Senior Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary:

The Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the HR function in the areas of hiring, onboarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations, learning & development, policies and more. This position ultimately contributes to the organization's ability to hire, retain and develop staff and faculty in support of Bastyr's mission.

Essential Job Duties:

• Counsels staff and supervisors on issues including (but not limited to) performance management, policy and procedure questions, attendance, conflict management, and work scheduling.

• Identifies potential employee relations, benefit policy, or leave issues/problems and takes the necessary steps to research legal/regulatory compliance requirements, Bastyr University HR policy compliance, potential impact on employee morale/relations, and develops a recommendation on appropriate steps to respond to issues/problems for review.

• Administers day-to-day activities of university programs, such as benefits, payroll, policies, learning & development, data entry, customer service, etc.

• Maintains written logs and other records documenting events.

• Ensures that the university complies with all federal, state and local regulatory compliance, filing, and employee notification requirements for health and welfare benefit, retirement and leave programs.

• Oversees and maintains confidentiality and integrity of information.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist supervisors with drafting action plans, warning letters, terminations and performance improvement plans.

• Prepares internal communications regarding policies, benefits, and other announcements.

• Provides training to community alongside Director of HR for benefits, performance management, and strategic plans.

• Acts as compensation subject matter expert participates in salary surveys, performs market analyses and position classifications for new or revised positions.

• Oversee the annual performance evaluation process in partnership with the Director of HR.

• Oversee the 403b retirement plan, including annual 403b nondiscrimination testing, plan administration, and serving in administrative role on the Retirement Committee.

• Assists HR team in the design/implementation of benefits policies, procedures, & programs.

• Assist HR team with specific projects as requested such as HR policy updates, employee experience survey, and new software program implementations.

• Serve on university committees as requested or needed, including the University Governance Council Professional Development Committee, University Policies Committee, Assessment Committee, and 403b Retirement Committee.

• Participates in the annual health insurance plan renewal process.

• Provides support/assistance in any general HR areas as requested, including payroll, benefits, and recruitment.

• Reports to Director of HR and supervises Benefits Specialist.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in delivering high quality customer service.

• Highly organized, able to multi-task, detail oriented and able to meet deadlines.

• In-depth knowledge of employment laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Affordable Care Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Seattle Paid Sick Leave and other applicable state and federal laws.

• In-depth knowledge of defined contribution retirement plans.

• In-depth knowledge of progressive discipline and performance management theories and practices.

• Knowledge of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity issues.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to mediate situations between opposing parties, diffuse volatile situations, calm upset persons, and explain policies, procedures, and legal requirements in a clear, understandable manner.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

• A record of success in maintaining confidential information.

Experience:

• A minimum of 4-6 years of progressive responsibility in developing, implementing and administering human resources programs.

• Higher-education industry experience preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• SHRM-CP or PHR a plus.

Benefits:

All regular employees (faculty and staff) who work at least 20 hours a week in a permanent position are full benefits eligible. These employees are eligible for health care benefits, retirement, flexible spending account plans, supplemental insurance, free tuition credits, and all paid leaves. Eligibility for the tuition credit benefits starts after 12 months of continuous employment. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Supplemental Information:

Bastyr University believes that inclusive diversity is essential for achieving academic excellence and creating a profoundly enriching university experience. Our faculty and staff are committed to achieving our mission by educating students to be future leaders that bring the natural health arts and sciences to people from all backgrounds. Promoting an educational environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their talents while experiencing a sense of community, we expect campus members to engage in respectful communication, behaviors and thoughtful self-reflection, increase their understanding of cultures and empower people who are disenfranchised, marginalized or oppressed. In so doing, the University pledges to prepare our students (and support faculty and staff) to recognize and appropriately respond to health inequities that affect multiple communities. This involves infusing DEI knowledge, skills, and practices in all academic programs, clinical training and patient services. In all, Bastyr University is dedicated to the welfare of our students and patients as well as to promoting equal opportunity and access in education and health care.

In alignment with Bastyr's DEI commitment, applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Bastyr University does not discriminate against any person in matters of employment, application for employment, student or applicant for admission, or participation in our programs or benefits on the basis of the following protected classes: ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), ethnic or national origin (includes language use and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), marital status, genetic information, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), veteran or military status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Our programs, services and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please don't hesitate to contact hr@bastyr.edu to request or discuss a special accommodation due to a disability.