HR Generalist

HR Generalist – Hebrew Union College

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As a key member of our national HR team, the HR Generalist will shape the employee experience across multiple campuses. This is an opportunity to bring your HR expertise to a mission‑driven higher‑education environment where collaboration, trust, inclusion, and service are foundational values. If you enjoy a mix of hands‑on HR operations, relationship‑building, and process improvement, this role offers room to contribute meaningfully and grow professionally.

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. To learn more about our mission, programs, and resources, please visit huc.edu
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• 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; and
• Advancing the critical study of Judaism and Jewish culture in accordance with the highest standards of modern academic scholarship.

The Human Resources Generalist provides essential operational and administrative HR support across multiple U.S. campuses, with primary responsibility for serving Cincinnati, Los Angeles, and New York. This role manages daily HR functions—recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits and leave administration, personnel records, HRIS transactions, and compliance documentation—while embodying professionalism, accuracy, and discretion. This position is ideal for a self‑directed and relationship‑focused HR professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission‑centered environment.

• 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 escalate 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

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

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

• PHR or SHRM‑CP preferred

• 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

• Microsoft Office 365
• HRIS/ATS platforms…