Human Resources Generalist - Service Center

at  Montana State University

University Human Resources is committed to supporting Montana State University’s mission and strategic objectives through dedicated leadership, guidance, and comprehensive administration in critical areas such as classification, recruitment, payroll, benefits, and employee and labor relations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

1. Human Resources Knowledge and Application: Proven understanding and application of key human resources concepts, principles, and practices.
2. Recruitment Experience: Demonstrated experience with facilitating the recruitment lifecycle.
3. Data Analysis and Problem Solving: Proven experience gathering and compiling information for analysis or evaluation to address complex issues.
4. Training and Presentation Skills: Demonstrated experience effectively communicating information to all audiences, both in small and large group settings
5. Software Proficiency: Demonstrated competence in operating personal computers and various software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, email, and internet usage. Microsoft Office software is preferred.
6. Combination of education and/or applicable experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or other related field or experience in Human Resources.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS – EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

1. Demonstrated understanding of relevant Human Resources laws and regulations.
2. Proven experience in offering sound and accurate human resource guidance to clients in a consultative manner.
3. Demonstrated success in providing customer service to internal and external stakeholders within a complex organizational environment.
4. Experience in one or more Human Resources areas, such as compensation, benefits, recruitment and selection, onboarding, training and development, performance management, organizational development, and employee and labor relations.
5. Proven ability to utilize and manage multi-relational databases.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Possesses interpersonal, listening, and communication skills, enabling successful collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and applicants in person and over the phone.
• Demonstrates the ability to build rapport and cultivate positive relationships with all stakeholders.

PROBLEM-SOLVING AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS:

• Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex human resources issues within a broader context, identify process shortcomings, and develop integrated solutions to improve efficiency and quality.

POSITION SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Human Resources Generalist works closely with designated HR Business Partners, forming an integrated vertical team that provides consultation with discretion and a strong commitment to exceptional customer service on the Bozeman campus.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition:

• Assist campus-wide stakeholders with planning, coordinating, and executing the faculty and staff recruitment lifecycle per Montana State Univesity policies and federal EEO guidelines.
• Participate in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies and initiatives.
• Maintain and update recruitment-related documents and databases.
• Work within HRIS systems to properly document data related to recruitment.