University of Mount Union

University of Mount Union

Human Resources Generalist

Union College, Schenectady, NY · Director · Full-time

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About the role

  • Serves as the College's primary subject matter expert on leave-related laws, policies, and processes.
  • Exercises independent judgment in interpreting and applying federal, state, and institutional leave regulations and labor laws.
  • Liaises between employees, departments, and third-party administrators to ensure timely and compliant documentation, tracking, communication, and payroll management (salary continuation).

Requirements

  • Ability to independently manage multiple deadlines and priorities with the highest degree of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and laws to make sound, well-reasoned decisions.
  • Ability to excel in managing multiple competing priorities.
  • The ability to allocate time efficiently to various tasks while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
  • E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
  • Associate's degree and a minimum of one to three years general HR experience, preferably in a higher education setting, and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or leave management work experience.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build rapport across a diverse campus community and delivering top-tier customer service.
  • Able to exercise exceptional judgment, ensure strict confidentiality, and demonstrate outstanding professionalism in a range of situations.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and basic familiarity with Google Suite (docs, sheets, etc.), Human Resources Information Systems (Workday experience preferred), and web-page administration.
  • We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications.
  • We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Compensation

  • The annual salary range for this position is $62,000-$64,000.
  • Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.
  • The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
  • Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

Benefits

  • Partners with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to investigate employee incidents, conduct root-cause analyses, and collaborate on safety training initiatives.
  • Director of Benefits & Employee Engagement
  • Manages separation of employment in alignment with long-term disability transitions.
  • Maintains accurate records and updates the leave tracking system for employees, while managing timelines to ensure compliance.
  • Exercises discretion in handling sensitive personnel matters, including protected health information and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Company info

  • We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path.

Equal opportunity

  • Provides consultation to department leaders regarding leave and accommodation matters.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
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