Human Resources Generalist

Evangel university

HR Generalist

Job Description

Department

• Human
• Resources
• Classification:
• Full-Time,
• Exempt
• Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key member of the Human Resources team, supporting the mission of Evangel University. Each Generalist is responsible for a primary functional area while providing backup support across other HR functions as needed. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and service-oriented HR operations while fostering a Christ-centered workplace culture. The position requires a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and a commitment to serving employees with excellence.

Each Generalist is a point person for one key responsibility, and serves as backup for an additional key responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Benefit Administration
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness initiatives
• Coordinate annual open enrollment, including system configuration, employee communication, and education efforts
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing timely and compassionate support
• Maintain accurate benefits records and process enrollments, changes, and terminations in a timely manner
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and ensure billing accuracy
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and leave of absence requirements
• Collaborate with vendors and brokers to evaluate and enhance benefit offerings

• Payroll Administration
• Serve as payroll administrator, processing payroll accurately and on schedule as needed
• Maintain payroll data integrity within the HRIS system
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting processes
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, managing the relationships with the state governments
• Process manual checks as necessary
• Audit new hire data and employee changes prior to payroll submission
• Support year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation

• Onboarding and Compliance
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, orientation, status changes, and offboarding
• Process student employment from contract through hire and train supervisors and students on timekeeping and employment practices
• Maintain compliance through accurate recordkeeping, reporting, and audit support
• Conduct audits of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls to ensure accuracy
• Develop working knowledge of HR policies and procedures to effectively respond to employee inquiries
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, and mediation

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrate at least one year of HR experience with emphasis in benefits and/or payroll administration
• Utilize ADP Workforce Now, Ellucian Colleague, or similar HRIS systems (preferred)

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Communicate effectively with strong interpersonal and service-oriented skills
• Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite proficiently

Evangel University is an equal opportunity employer participating in the E-Verify program.