HR Generalist

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: HRGEN005121

Posting Details

• Full-Time
• Locations: Online / Remote

Description

HR Generalist
Rasmussen University

Remote/Online

The HR Generalist is a key contributor to Rasmussen’s HR department, responsible for managing various aspects of the employee lifecycle and HR functions. The HR Generalist is a trusted resource for employees, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Th

is role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable HR professional who can handle a wide range of responsibilities with professionalism and enthusiasm. The HR Generalist will play a pivotal role in shaping the HR initiatives and maintaining a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities:

• Address employee concerns and grievances, conducting investigations when necessary and recommending appropriate resolutions.
• Manages and resolves moderate to complex employee relations issues. Assist in employee investigations, partners with legal and makes recommendations for action to leadership.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and performance improvement plans.
• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, develop job descriptions, and collaborate with talent acquisition team to deliver an effective recruitment strategy.
• Regularly update and communicate HR policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment. Process unemployment paperwork, attend initial fact-finding hearings, gather employee files, and prepare necessary information to support the organization.
• Oversees immunization exemption requests for faculty and adjunct including form completion, weekly meetings, and approval or denial or exemption.
• Collaborates with leave administration team on employee leave and ADA accommodation requests, as appropriate.
• Assist in creating and implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Oversees exit process, including terminations and outplacement processing. Coordinate with third-party IT vendor for equipment purposes as needed.
• Assists with preparation of reports and interpretation of HR metrics. Presents solutions or recommendations to leadership as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Corporate HR areas of Operations, Talent Acquisition (TA), Benefits, HRIS, and Total Rewards to support employee and manager requests.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Reporting Relationship:

This position reports to the VP, HR & DEI and works closely with the APEI HR team. The Human Resources Generalist has no direct or indirect reports.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of three to five years of human resources experience required, with significant discretion and consultative skill in an employee relations or business partner role.
• Experience managing moderate to complex employee relations issues.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, preferably UKG Pro, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment, which demands a high level of energy and commitment.

About Us:

Rasmussen University is a regionally accredited private university dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through high-demand and flexible educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferrable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 23 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from their first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.

At Rasmussen, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed supporting and encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome our employee’s differences regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

If you are a Washington or New York City resident and this role is available remotely, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. Please send an email to recruiting@apei.com