Human Resources Generalist

Wingate University serves more than 3,400 students on two campuses. Wingate is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Wingate’s main campus is located on 500+ acres of beautiful landscape and is only 25 minutes from the Charlotte metropolitan area. Learn more at University in Charlotte, NC | Quick Facts About Wingate.

Position Title:  HR Generalist/Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Position Location: Wingate Main Campus

Position Summary: The Human Resources Generalist will partner with hiring managers, department leaders, and search committees to facilitate effective and compliant hiring processes. In additional to recruitment coordination, this position supports employee benefits administration, including tuition and retirement benefits, as well as general HR functions. This role ensures adherence to institutional policies and applicable employment regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

·                   ​Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

·                   Collaborates with hiring managers and search committees to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.

·                   Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.

·                   Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with hiring managers, search committees and other stakeholders as needed.

·                   Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.

·                   Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievances, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters

·                   Be the primary backup for payroll processing, including updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, expense reimbursements, hourly-employee validations, and benefits changes

·                   Administer employee tuition benefit programs, including eligibility tracking and communication

·                   Provide general HR support across functional areas

·                   Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·         Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolutions skills 

·         Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

·         Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

·         Demonstrated customer-centric approach

·         Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning

·         Strong technical skills with a good knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook and previous experience of working with an HRIS is desirable.

Education and Experience:

·                   ​Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent 

·                   5+ years of human resources and/or talent acquisition management experience preferred 

·                   3-5+ years of experience specifically within a Higher Education environment.

·                   Familiarity with institutional governance and Title IX compliance standards

Physical Requirements:

·         Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

·         Must be able to lift 15 pounds

Benefits:  

·         Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and disability coverage

·         Retirement

·         Company contributions to your health savings account for those enrolled in a high deductible plan

·         Company paid life insurance​

·         Paid vacation and sick leave

·         Paid Holiday’s

·         Paid parental leave

·         Professional development opportunities

·         Employee and dependent tuition benefits

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.  At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.