HR Generalist I - KSAS (Krieger School of Arts & Sciences Human Resources)

We are seeking a HR Generalist I - KSAS  who will support the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences (KSAS) by managing a variety of complex human resources responsibilities in support of the school’s faculty, staff, and student employees. The HR Generalist functions as a HR client services partner and is responsible for developing key partnerships with leaders in departments, the school, and the university to maintain consistency with the overall strategy, commitments, and goals of the school and Human Resources. The HR Generalist supports assigned departments by delivering HR services that are aligned with the needs of the unit. This position requires a high level of independent judgment in providing a wide range of independent HR support that includes, but is not limited to workforce planning, classification and compensation, administration, training and development, performance management, talent acquisition, HR analytics, leave management, employee relations and diversity.

The HR Generalist I is   responsible for day-to-day administration of HR policies and programs covering several or all the following: recruitment, compensation, benefits, training and education, employee and labor relations, safety, risk management, diversity awareness, and records administration.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

- Serve as subject matter expert and provide advice or guidance to departmental/divisional clientele.
- Keep current on emerging HR issues, best practices, and trends, identify areas of concern, and recommend/implement solutions.
- Recommend and implement proactive strategies/programs designed to resolve HR issues (staffing needs, employment/hiring issues, structure, etc.).
- Conduct exit interviews for terminating or transferring employees.
- Participate in the grievance process through investigation and fact-finding; advise management on progressive discipline and/or performance management issues, offering recommendations.
- Gather sensitive information as part of the grievance process, disciplinary action, and other personnel matters. May compose disciplinary letters in consultation with the General Counsel as needed.
- Educate managers, supervisors, and faculty in counseling, conflict resolution, and documentation methods, and raise awareness of risk assessment and compliance issues.
- Develop and generate regular and/or ad-hoc reports. Approve SAP transactions.
- Support departmental HR needs to ensure that all matters related to payroll and benefits are accurate and challenges are addressed and corrected in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

- Serve as a strategic HR partner supporting the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, leave administration, retention efforts, and implementation of HR policies and programs across KSAS.
- Lead and support talent acquisition initiatives by consulting with managers on developing recruitment strategies, reviewing and advising on job descriptions, recommending equitable compensation, and facilitating successful onboarding and employee integration.
- Provide workforce planning and organizational effectiveness support through position reviews, reclassifications, organizational analysis, HR data reporting, change management initiatives, process improvement projects, and partnership with HR Operations, Finance, and departmental leadership.
- Ensure compliance with university, federal, and state regulations by administering leave programs, maintaining employment records, delivering HR training and development programs, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and serving as a trusted resource for managers and employees on HR policies, practices, and employment matters.
- Partner with the Engagement Specialist to align training recommendations with engagement data, training feedback, and operational priorities in support of proactive issue prevention, professional development, and increased staff engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field.
- Three years of progressive experience in a professional human resources capacity.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience conducting compensation analyses, developing salary recommendations, supporting reclassification reviews, evaluating job scope and market competitiveness, and advising leaders on compensation and internal equity considerations.
- Experience handling employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective action, with a strong working knowledge of applicable employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
- Prior JHU experience, or experience in higher education.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

- Conflict Resolution - Developing
- Customer Service - Intermediate
- Employee Relations - Developing
- Employee Relations Investigations - Developing
- Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) - Intermediate
- Record Keeping - Intermediate
- Regulatory Compliance - Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required  based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: HR Generalist I 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): HR Generalist I - KSAS (Krieger School of Arts & Sciences Human Resources)   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB  
Starting Salary Range: $47,355 - $82,820 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday / 8:30am - 5pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus  
Department name: KSAS Human Resources   
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences