Human Resources Generalist in New Orleans, Louisiana at Dillard University

H.R. Generalist

Reports to: CHRD

Overview:

The HR Generalist will play a key role in administering and supporting human resource functions, including recruitment, benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations. Reporting directly to the Director, this position will contribute to creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, applicant screenings, interviews, and onboarding
• Process new hires in ADP and managing the I-9 process through E-Verify
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university employment regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Process federal and student work-study hires
• Prepare and file personnel records for new hire, transfers, and other employment activities.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance on workplace policies and assisting with conflict resolution.
• Support payroll processes, ensuring accuracy in employee data and benefits deductions.
• Maintain HR records, employee files, and HRIS systems with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Facilitate employee training, development programs, and performance management processes.
• Assist in coordinating HR events, wellness programs, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with benefits administration, including employee enrollments, claims support, and resolving benefits-related inquiries.
• May require some evening and weekend work (as needed)
• Other duties and projects as assigned by the CHRD

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or a related field with 2+ years of experience, or 5+ years of relevant HR experience in lieu of a degree
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in ADP and Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism

Competencies:

1. Language and communication
   • Ability to transmit information in a professional manner, both interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
   • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations, and professional and business periodicals.
   • Ability to translate complex information to end-users with attention to detail.

1. Mathematics
   • Ability to calculate wages, and percentages.

1. Reasoning Ability
   • Ability to solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.

1. Computer proficiency
   • Considerable experience working with Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Work environment:

The work environment described here is representative of working conditions an employee may encounter while performing the essential duties and functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. There are repetitive movements (typing, assembly operations, etc) and prolonged sitting or standing in one position (without choice) in a closed environment. Concentrated visuals, auditory, or other forms of sensory attention are expected.