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HR Generalist

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HR Generalist
Contract - 3 months with potential for temp to perm
Pay: $33-36
Salary: $75-85k

Hybrid, 2 days on site - NYC


Must Haves:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.
  • Must be resourceful, organized and detail and task oriented with the ability to establish priorities and follow up on multiple issues in a time-sensitive manner. Skilled at working under pressure and with minimal supervision and sound independent judgment required.
  • Ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, firmness, and collaboration in dealing with individuals at all levels.
  • Strong analytical and tenacious problem-solving skills necessary.
  • Excellent computer skills including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, including knowledge of databases and advanced spreadsheet skills required.
  • Must be able to quickly acquire knowledge of University policies, procedures, and systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field

The HR/FA Generalist will:

  • Support Human Resource/Faculty Affairs within the Pod.
    • Provide back-up support to other generalists, managers and directors, as necessary.
    • Meet weekly with Directors to provide updates on request status. May attend meetings with the HR/FA team and/or Department Administrator or his/her designee to review the status of HR/FA transactions.
    • Provide Vacation and time-off back-up coverage for departments (may provide short-term or extended coverage assignments).

Recruitment

  • Assist with the recruitment of staff by posting positions using Columbia's job site (Talentlink and ASR/Interfolio) in addition to posting on outside advertising sources.
  • Assist with the recruitment of staff by posting positions on Columbia's job sites and appropriate advertising sources, scheduling in-person meetings, managing the I-9 process; completing pre-hire background checks, processing all new hires and any employment related changes.

Onboarding

  • Responsible for onboarding staff, faculty and researchers and students. This includes scheduling welcome program, medical surveillance and UNI creation.
  • Communication with new hires and departments to ensure smooth onboarding experience.
  • Initiate and process template-based hires in Peoplesoft and/or nominations ensuring accurate collection and processing of the information collected in PAC.
  • Process all short-term visitors and student utilizing JIRA.

Payroll and PeopleSoft Process Management

  • Oversee the department's preparation and processing of payroll using TLAM and management of time-off tracking.
  • Manage the collections the collection and verification of time off trackers for all Academic Officers ensuring all submissions are up to date and approved by supervisors.
  • Process any employment related changes in Talent Link, as well as PAF (i.e. updating position numbers, for promotions, or reclassifications; leaves of absences and terminations) for PeopleSoft updates.
  • Liaise with internal and external constituents to resolve issues and to ensure time processing of new-hire/appointment, reappointment, termination and other related transactions.

Compliance and Immigration

  • Responsible for immigration related needs of faculty and staff. Assisting with sponsorship for the F-1, J-1, H-1, 0-1 and TN-1 visas and prepare visa documentation for accompanying family members.
  • Work closely with the other generalists and supervisors to process new visas and renewals utilizing Compass.
  • Maintain communication with ISSO as appropriate. Complete and submit Termination forms to ISSO.
  • Track and ensure compliance concerning I-9 processing, Annual Hospital Training, Influenza Program, COVID-19 Safety & Monitoring program, HIPPA Training, Conflict of Interest, Medical Surveillance, Upcoming/Past Visa End Date Status, etc.

Systems and Project Work

  • Use HR Ticketing System to effectively manage all requests and communicate with HR/FA team.
  • Maintain and update employee records. Upload all employee forms and documents into Visual Vault.
  • Other duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.
  • Must be resourceful, organized and detail and task oriented with the ability to establish priorities and follow up on multiple issues in a time-sensitive manner. Skilled at working under pressure and with minimal supervision and sound independent judgment required.
  • Ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, firmness, and collaboration in dealing with individuals at all levels.
  • Strong analytical and tenacious problem-solving skills necessary.
  • Excellent computer skills including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, including knowledge of databases and advanced spreadsheet skills required.
  • Must be able to quickly acquire knowledge of University policies, procedures, and systems.


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