Human Resources Specialist, Graduate Academic Centers at Franklin Pierce University – Rindge, New Hampshire

Position Summary
The Human Resources Specialist for Graduate Academic Centers provides comprehensive HR and related support for faculty and staff working in graduate programs at remote and off-campus locations. The position serves as the primary HR liaison, leading and supporting employee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and other employment-related, not direct academics-related, needs and activities requiring University responses and support. The Specialist is a member of the FPU HR staff, with a direct reporting line to the Provost.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Staffing: Coordinate hiring processes for faculty and staff at graduate academic centers. Partner with hiring managers to develop job postings and manage applicant tracking.
• Onboarding & Orientation: Facilitate onboarding for new hires at the Graduate Academic Centers, ensuring smooth integration into university systems and culture. Provide guidance on benefits enrollment and HR policies.
• Employee Relations: Serve as the first point of contact for HR inquiries from graduate center employees. Address employee concerns and escalate complex issues to HR leadership as needed.
• Compliance & Policy Administration: Ensure adherence to federal, state (AZ, NH, TX), and university employment regulations. Maintain accurate personnel records and assist with audits.
• Performance & Development: Support performance review processes for graduate center staff. Coordinate professional development opportunities in collaboration with academic leadership.
• HR Operations: Manage HR transactions related to appointments, re-appointments, and contract renewals.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with Graduate Academic Centers and in-depth understanding of Graduate Program needs.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• SHRM Certification not required but desirable
• Ideally, 3+ years of HR experience, preferable in higher education or multi-site environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and within a group and manage priorities across multiple locations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate exercise of need-to-know practices.

Preferred Skills