Human Resources Generalist

Location: Main Campus – Winchester, Virginia

Position Type: Full-Time, Benefited

Shenandoah University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We value the unique perspectives of individuals and communities both locally and globally. Our mission is to enrich the educational experience and culture through diversity in faculty, administration, and staff.

The HR Generalist will play a key role in supporting faculty, staff, and students by managing a wide range of HR functions. This includes onboarding new staff, maintaining HR systems, administering employee leave, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

• Manage daily HR department operations
• Hire student Work-Study employees
• Administer employee leave and enforce policies
• Oversee annual audit reporting
• Serve as primary contact for HRIS system implementations
• Cross-train with HR staff on various duties

• Lead HRIS system projects and updates
• Collaborate with IT and Payroll on system integrations (Hornet Hub, Etrieve, Canvas)
• Maintain data in HRIS and Canvas
• Enter leave accruals and update holiday schedules
• Manage payroll and retirement plan data

• Onboard new benefited staff via online platform
• Coordinate with directors for new hire paperwork and screenings
• Build new positions in Colleague
• Conduct benefit audits and census reporting
• Process and reconcile benefit premiums
• Assist with benefit enrollment and open enrollment events

• Monitor employee training modules
• Provide backup support for job postings, Work Study hiring, and onboarding for summer theater employment
• Assist employees with timekeeping, leave tracking, and benefits inquiries

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support HR and university needs

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in HRIS (Ellucian), talent management systems (Rival), and other SU platforms

• Must be able to sit for extended periods
• Office located on the 3rd floor (no elevator access); reasonable accommodations available

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree

• Required: 3–5 years in an office or professional setting
• Preferred: 3–5 years in higher education or HR
• Experience with Colleague/Ellucian or similar systems

Submit a complete application to https://jobs.silkroad.com/ShenandoahUniversity/EmploymentPortal/jobs/2722

Please include the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates are encouraged to include a statement in their cover letter addressing how they will contribute to Shenandoah University's commitment to diversity.

• A pre-employment background check is required
• A satisfactory driving record may be required

Shenandoah University does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.