Human Resources Senior Generalist

Oklahoma Christian University - Edmond, OK

Part-time

Edmond, OK

Educational Services

About the position

Oklahoma Christian University is seeking a part-time Human Resource Senior Generalist who will play a vital role in coordinating daily human resources management work. This position is essential in supporting, administering, and monitoring the operations of human resources functions within the OC human resource program. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations while fostering an environment that aligns with the university's Christian mission. The role requires a spiritually mature leader who is committed to the values and beliefs of Oklahoma Christian University, emphasizing authenticity and unity among faculty and staff. The Human Resource Senior Generalist will be responsible for a variety of HR functions, including employment payroll, talent management, employee relations, benefits administration, and workers' compensation. The individual will need to possess a strong understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing personnel activities. This position is not only about managing HR processes but also about supporting and facilitating these processes to ensure an ethical, fair, and consistent approach across the university. In addition to technical HR skills, the role demands strong problem-solving abilities, relationship-building skills, and a collaborative spirit. The candidate must be able to explain policies and procedures clearly to staff and faculty, maintain confidentiality, and establish effective working relationships with applicants, employees, and the public. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities while providing a high level of customer service is crucial. The successful candidate will also be expected to understand and cultivate the Christ-focused mission of Oklahoma Christian University among employees, affirming the deep relationship with the Church of Christ, the university's founding fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily human resources management work.
• Support and administer HR functions including employment payroll, talent management, employee relations, benefits, and workers' compensation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing personnel activities.
• Facilitate HR processes to ensure an ethical, fair, and consistent approach.
• Explain policies and procedures to staff and faculty.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, and the public.
• Utilize office computer information systems to organize, store, manipulate, and retrieve data.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Provide a high level of customer service and follow-through.
• Cultivate the Christ-focused mission of Oklahoma Christian University among employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, organizational psychology, or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible human resources experience or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources functions.
• Strong problem-solving, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to explain policies and procedures clearly.
• Skill in using office computer information systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and establish effective working relationships.