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Form of workAbout Bristol Community College:
Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you!
As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website.
Job Description:
POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Generalist, Onboarding Specialist
PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River
REPORTS TO: Manager of Employee Benefits and Compensation
POSITION TYPE: This is a full-time, non-unit position, with benefits.
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm, onsite (one telework day per week may be allowed but is not guaranteed).
SALARY: $62,367.67 - $68,842.24, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Human Resources Generalist position supports employees through several key departmental processes with primary focus on compliance tasks and the onboarding of new employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handle onboarding for all full-time and part-time employees, including but not limited to, I9 management, CORI/SORI process, background checks, collection of required licenses and educational credentials, and data entry into the various systems.
- Serve as subject matter expert for the onboarding of new employees and related compliance matters.
- Support the development of policies, protocols, and practices that strengthen the college's ability to recruit, retain, and promote a diverse workforce.
- Provide support as necessary to the Manager of Employee Benefits and Compensation and other members of the team and act as backup in their absence as needed.
- Process Personnel Action Forms in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
- Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.*
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a professional office environment.*
- * An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience shall be considered.
- Experience in an HR environment and handling employee onboarding tasks.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
- Strong experience in - and aptitude for - navigating complex database systems.
- Highly organized and able to work both quickly and accurately to manage a seasonally heavy workload.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, excel in a fast-paced environment, adapt to organizational change, and meet established goals.
- The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff and a commitment to equity practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and work independently as required.
- Reliable transportation for in-person work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated experience in a Human Resources environment.
- Demonstrated experience within a higher education environment, preferably within a Massachusetts state college or university.
- Demonstrated experience using computer software applications applicable to a higher education environment, such as but not limited to Banner, Argos, Interview Exchange, or HR/CMS.
- Understanding of and commitment to the goals and values of a community college.
- Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information:
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Application Instructions:
TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. The position will be open to applicants until filled with priority given to applicants who apply within 10 days of the posting date.
REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:
1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.
2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.
3) A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).
All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.
The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.
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