Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist – Hebrew Union College

About Hebrew Union College

Founded in 1875, Hebrew Union College is North America’s leading institution of higher Jewish education and a center for the academic and spiritual leadership development of Reform Judaism. With campuses in Cincinnati, Jerusalem, Los Angeles and New York, HUC educates clergy, scholars, educators and nonprofit leaders while advancing Jewish scholarship and culture worldwide.

Mission

HUC is a multi‑campus community that builds vibrant progressive Judaism through:

• Studying the great issues of Jewish life, history and thought with an open, egalitarian, inclusive and pluralistic spirit;
• Educating innovative, visionary clergy and professionals who embody the sustaining values, responsibilities, practices and texts of Jewish tradition to inspire future generations;
• Advancing the critical study of Judaism and Jewish culture in accordance with the highest standards of modern academic scholarship.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist provides essential operational and administrative HR support across multiple U.S. campuses, primarily serving Cincinnati, Los Angeles and New York. This role manages daily HR functions—including recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits and leave administration, personnel records, HRIS transactions, and compliance documentation—while embodying professionalism, accuracy, and discretion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Coordinate full‑cycle hiring processes: job postings, applicant screening, interview scheduling and new‑hire documentation.
  • Lead onboarding workflows, schedule orientations and maintain training records.
• HR Operations & Compliance
  • Administer day‑to‑day HR functions including benefits, leaves, timekeeping, payroll coordination and personnel record management.
  • Prepare and process Personnel Action Forms (PAFs), employment changes and compliance documentation.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files, including I‑9s, contracts and background checks.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws across CA, NY and OH.
• Employee Support & Relations
  • Serve as a responsive and professional resource for employees and supervisors.
  • Assist with employee relations matters and coordinate follow‑up actions under the HR Director’s guidance.
  • Coordinate HR meetings, agendas and follow‑up actions.
• Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement
  • Maintain HRIS/ATS systems (Paycom and Paylocity), ensuring data integrity and timely workflow completion.
  • Support policy development and updates to HR procedures.
  • Prepare HR metrics, reports and audits to support planning and continuous improvement.
  • Participate in special HR projects as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of professional HR generalist or HR operations experience.
• Higher education or nonprofit experience preferred.

Certifications

• PHR or SHRM‑CP preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective relationship‑building across all levels of the institution.
• Sound judgment, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Customer service mindset with a warm, supportive approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS platforms (Paycom and Paylocity preferred).
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other remote collaboration tools.
• Openness to learning new HR software and digital tools.

Technology Skills

• Microsoft Office 365.
• HRIS/ATS platforms (Paycom and Paylocity).
• Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other remote collaboration tools.
• Openness to learning new HR software and digital tools.

Core Values

• Honesty and Integrity
• Kindness and Decency
• Openness and Transparency
• Responsible Empowerment
• Trust and Security
• Diversity and Inclusion

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in an indoor office or classroom setting. The role requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking and listening; occasional stooping, bending, reaching and lifting up to 20 lbs. Employees must be able to operate standard office equipment, communicate clearly and review written materials.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hebrew Union College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug‑free workplace and complies with all applicable ADA regulations.

Salary Range $75,000 – $82,000 per year

Employment Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level 4‑Year Degree

Travel Percentage Negligible

Category Human Resources