HR Generalist/Benefits Administrator

The Human Resources Team at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) provides professional guidance and support to approximately 800 full-time and part-time faculty and staff who support students as they transform their lives. The HR Generalist/Benefits Administrator works directly with employees to meet their needs with respect to onboarding, benefits, leave administration, and other human resources functions.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for Human Resources functions including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, hiring, termination, and leaves of absence.
• Serve as point of contact and administrator for all employee benefits and leaves of absence.
• Adhere to collective bargaining agreements and College policies and procedures in conducting HR functions.
• Support the development, assessment, and implementation of college-wide programs to improve retention, quality of work life, employee morale, and equity.
• Perform HR related administrative tasks including, but not limited to, maintaining electronic and paper employee data files, spreadsheets, query reports, benefit administration, and leaves of absence.
• Collaborate with the Payroll Department to assure accurate compensation.
• Assist Management in creating job descriptions, and work to ensure all job descriptions are in compliance with all Collective Bargaining Agreements, state and federal laws, and position specifications.
• Participate on search committees.
• Participate in onboarding of new employees including completion of required forms and data entry.
• Administer FMLA/PFML programs  ensuring certification is received and communication is timely and complete.
• Assist employees with Worker's Compensation claims, ensuring completion of first report of injury.  Manage Worker's Compensation return-to-work and other issues associated with restrictions.
• Analyze data and prepare reports utilizing HR/CMS, Data Warehouse, Datatel (Colleague), Interview Exchange, Business Objects, Perceptive Content and Access.
• Assist in completing surveys and reports including, but not limited to, IPEDS, CUPA, AAUP, and NECHE accreditation while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Conduct exit interviews, process receipt of property, provide necessary separation paperwork, complete termination processes.
• Perform special projects and related responsibilities as needed.
• Cross-train in other HR functions and provide back-up for those functions as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required.  Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of Human Resources experience required.
• Experience with benefits administration a plus.
• SHRM Certification/PHR Certification a plus.
• Experience in higher education setting preferred.
• Experience working in union environment preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills along with interpersonal skills.
• Strong follow through skills.
• Ability to adapt to process changes.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use discretion and independent judgement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, Colleague, Interview Exchange and Business Objects a plus.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:  

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Salary:  $73,000 - $80,000 annually
Benefits:  Yes, full time position, 37.5 hours per week
Union:  Non-Unit Professional (NUP)
Grant Funded:  No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All available positions are located at: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references.  

**Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY:

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's for Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at 413.755.5642 or via email at kcsenie@stcc.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Springfield Technical Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

URL: www.stcc.edu