HR Generalist - School of Medicine (SOM)

Emory Healthcare - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Atlanta, GA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Human Resources Generalist at Emory University's School of Medicine (SOM) plays a crucial role in supporting various HR operations within the department. This position involves managing employee relations, facilitating training, and ensuring compliance with university policies while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and/or updates departmental position descriptions based on business need and industry benchmarks.
• Facilitates the implementation of new policies and procedures in compliance with established Emory University guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Interprets and counsels departmental and divisional managers and employees on policies and procedures to ensure consistency in application.
• Leads employee training and education on various HR-related topics deemed relevant by department leadership.
• Supports the department's faculty appointment and reappointment process and the recruitment of staff within its supported departments and divisions.
• Supports all search and interview committees, and may serve on or lead them as appropriate.
• Responsible for gathering relevant evidence needed for Employee Relations inquiries, and Workers' Compensation and FMLA requests.
• Accountable for the integrity of data found in databases, records, and files and supports in the preparation of ad-hoc and routine reports.
• May perform established transactional activities such as employee onboarding and orientation, and timekeeping.
• Performs related responsibilities as directed.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources or a related field.
• Three years of human resources experience in a support role as a generalist or in one of many human resources fields such as employment, employee relations, compensation, and/or benefits administration.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and communication skills required.
• Experience in an academic healthcare center desired.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work from home regularly with a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.