Position: Human Resources Generalist
Department: Human Resources
Campus: North Manchester, IN and Fort Wayne, IN
Target Hire Date: January 2026
Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career? We’re looking for an HR Generalist who is passionate about benefits administration, compliance, and creating a positive employee experience—while also eager to mentor others and help shape a growing HR department. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to develop leadership skills in a mission-driven organization.
What You'll Do:
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness initiatives.
- Serve as the primary contact for benefits inquiries, offering clear and empathetic support.
- Manage open enrollment, vendor communications, and compliance reporting.
- Administer workers’ compensation and unemployment claims.
- Assist with employee relations concerns and investigations in partnership with HR leadership.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes for a positive employee experience.
- Maintain accurate HRIS data and employee records.
- Stay current on employment laws and HR best practices through ongoing professional development.
- Collaborate with a team of four HR professionals to support departmental projects and approximately 450 employees.
- Chair and participate in the Wellness Committee.
- Coordinate closely with payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of changes.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field OR at least five years of broad HR experience.
- Knowledge of benefits management; experience with self-funded health plans and 403(b) retirement plans preferred.
- Advanced computer skills, including MS Office and HRIS systems (ADP and Colleague preferred).
- Strong customer service orientation, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills.
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead within a developing department.
Why Manchester University? At MU, we:
- Respect the infinite worth of every individual
- Foster a campus culture rooted in integrity, compassion, and service
- Support a healthy work-life balance with generous time off and flexible scheduling
- Offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Invest in professional development and encourage scholarly engagement
For more information about the position, please review the job description attached to this posting.
To apply, please select the "Apply" button to begin the application process and submit your resume/CV and cover letter.
Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to respecting the infinite worth of every individual. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.