Human Resource Generalist

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit and Nationally

Baker College is on the lookout for an HR Generalist to join our dynamic Human Resources team.

The HR Generalist plays a pivotal role in driving the daily operations of the Human Resources department, from talent acquisition and employee relations to benefits administration, compliance, and HR policies and procedures. By collaborating with HR leadership, the Generalist helps foster a dynamic, positive workplace culture while ensuring alignment with Baker College's strategic goals and policies.

The HR Generalist is responsible for maintaining accurate, confidential employee records and ensuring compliance with legal requirements, including FMLA, ADA, and EEOC regulations. Key duties include coordinating onboarding, monitoring HR metrics like turnover and employee satisfaction, and conducting orientations. The role also involves updating handbooks, addressing employee inquiries, managing benefits programs (including open enrollment and QLEs), and ensuring compliance with Baker College policies. The Generalist will support recruitment, training programs, foster positive workplace culture, enforce HR policies, and collaborate with management to align HR initiatives with business goals. Additionally, they will maintain HRIS records and stay current on HR trends.

At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, and act as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Establishing robust external relationships to bolster Baker College's vision and mission will also be a key responsibility.

The full position description is available for your review online - Human Resource Generalist

ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE:

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.

Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution-it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go

Further Together

Please visit Baker College Careers Page for more information.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Our College strives to be exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion by working in communion with multiple levels of professional representation throughout our college system. We are committed to our initiatives to fully understand how we can advance our levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a culture that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Baker College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

Please visit our DEI Page to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Baker College.

TITLE IX NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Baker College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located in the Baker College Title IX Policy.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources (Master's preferred) and at least five years of HR experience across multiple functions, including onboarding, benefits, recruitment, compliance, and employee relations. ERISA and DOL compliance experience is preferred. Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with proficiency in computer technologies. Candidates must uphold high ethical standards, handle confidential information with care, and possess excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Adobe/Foxit, and HRIS systems is required.

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