Job Title: HR Generalist Job Description We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in staff/labor relations, compliance, performance management, recruiting, benefits, payroll, training, and HRIS/reporting. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment. Responsibilities + Maintain thorough knowledge of University MOU(s) and serve as first and/or escalated responder for inquiries, informal concerns, and formal complaints. + Support or conduct workplace investigations, draft disciplinary and related actions up to and including termination for approval. + Schedule and monitor the status of and/or facilitate Step I or II employee grievances, coordinate meetings, prepare case files, investigatory reports, and case close-out documentation. + Provide guidance to FM supervisors and managers in understanding and applying available benefits, policies, rules, and collective bargaining agreements. + Process and coordinate actions pertaining to workplace injuries, medical leave, and accommodation in collaboration with UHR and other stakeholders. + Respond to management and staff inquiries regarding performance management, attendance, and/or conduct issues. + Counsel management in the application of performance management and/or progressive discipline processes. + Review position descriptions and performance documentation to ensure correlation between actual and communicated expectations. + Assist in coordination of employee onboarding and offboarding, mid-year, and final PRD/PIP processes; ensure compliance with disciplinary, PRD, and MOU deadlines. + Coordinate with FMHR Employment subject matter experts to advise client supervisors on position description updates and/or modifications. + Assist in the development and/or modification of position descriptions. + View and/or enter employment actions in various HRIS databases. + Assist in the implementation, design, or execution of human resources workshops, information sessions, and/or lunch & learn programs. + Partner with Payroll to respond to inquiries regarding pay, professional development days, and/or employment verification. + Lead or attend related meetings including Safety Meetings, Employee/Supervisor Orientation, Diversity Training, New Hire Onboarding, etc. + Answer basic questions regarding University benefits, tuition reimbursement, and recruiting. + Ensure initial expectation-setting meetings for new hires within provided guidelines, set calendar reminders for management, follow up to track employee onboarding post 90-day mark, and participate in the Exit Interview process. + Consult with FM and/or University Communications Personnel, as necessary, to contribute to FMHR announcements, web page, social media presence, and other communication vehicles. + Support University, Divisional, and FM-wide staff diversity, recognition, and/or appreciation programming and events. + Attend unit and/or campus-wide committee meetings and serve on interdepartmental project teams. + Provide support to FMHR Unit, assist with search and selection processes, new hire onboarding, and/or benefits enrollment process as needed. + Serve as Team Lead and assist in training or assign work to HR Admins and HR Generalist I or II. + Create and manage paper and electronic records. + Use applicable software to generate reporting and produce metrics/reports related to discipline, medical leave, grievances, and other staff relations items. + Essential Skills + Five or more years of related HR experience in employee/labor relations. + At least three years of experience in HR Compliance, including ADA, FMLA, and other medical leave processing as well as Grievance/Complaint investigation, processing, and facilitation. + Bachelor's Degree + Experience in Workday. Work Environment This is a full-time, on-site position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.