HudsonAlpha - Human Resources Generalist

Institute Overview

Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using genomics to improve life through developing and applying scientific advances to health, agriculture, learning and commercialization. The Hudson Alpha campus co-locates nonprofit scientific researchers with entrepreneurs, educators and business leaders, and is home to more than 45 diverse biotech companies. The Institute's campus is located within the Cummings Research Park, the nation's second-largest research park, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Additionally, Hudson Alpha began an initiative with the City of Dothan in 2022 to locate part of the campus in the Wiregrass area. Hudson Alpha is a national and international leader in genetics and genomics research and biotech and STEM education. To learn more about Hudson Alpha, visit hudsonalpha.org

The Human Resource Generalist coordinates human resources support for the Director of HR, management team and employees to ensure positive and effective human resource administration, benefit administration and employee relations. This position is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of HR information for maintaining payroll, benefits, and employee relations services to our employees. This position is responsible for up keeping of the human resources information system (HRIS) including recordkeeping, reporting, and information management systems.

This position provides administrative, decision-making recommendations and project management support to the Director of Human Resources and the senior leadership team.

• Assist Director of HR with administration of HR department strategies and goals.
• Effective HRIS system implementation and maintenance delivery (Costpoint Deltek, ADP)
• Maintain employee files electronically (ADP)
• Assist with benefits administration, enrollments and processing of new hires and current employee benefit changes
• Reconcile benefit enrollments with benefit invoices
• Assist in day-to-day HR activities and administration for inquiries and issues related to Human Resources department by employees that we service
• Promote and facilitate the use of appropriate channels of communication between and among members of staff and management
• Assist with audits, compliance reporting, and affirmative action plan
• Guide employees through FMLA and other medical leaves of absence
• Assist with Performance Evaluation process for all employees
• Recommend changes in HR practices to ensure constant improvement and legal compliance
• Update HR forms, handbook and policies as needed
• Proactive and positive employee relationships with all employees
• Enters purchase requisitions based on departmental budget

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree business or human resource management, preferred
• 5 years experience in human resource support, preferred
• SHRM-CP Certification, preferred
• Thorough practical knowledge of all HR competencies
• Proficient in all MS Office products, including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Prior HRIS experience preferred (Del Tek, Cost Point and ADP)
• Experience managing multiple tasks
• Experience in HR Customer service and collaborative skills as well as the ability to work with all levels of employees throughout the organization.
• Experience handling confidential documents and information with proper discretion
• Communicate efficiently and fluently in both written and oral form

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize tasks given in the work schedule
• Attention to detail

ADA Requirements - The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer - All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position.

Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for prolonged periods (50% of the time).
• Constant moving during campus events.
• Must be able to transport materials required for various experiences. This includes lifting and moving up to 25 pounds of materials (e.g. small stacks of media,…