HR Coordinator & Generalist - San Francisco Bay University

HR Coordinator and Generalist

Company Overview

San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) is a private institution of higher education devoted to the instruction of technical arts and applied sciences.  

SFBU is looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional to join their team!

Position Overview

The Human Resources Coordinator and Generalist will serve as a key point of contact for our employees and SFBU  departments. This role can expect to undertake a wide range of HR tasks including but not limited to: Payroll processing, Posting of position descriptions in Applicant Tracking, conduct new hire onboarding, manage compliance and employment, follow and fully understand HR procedures, as well as assists staff regarding the operational and administrative functions of the organization, and maintain current records management. A high level of discretion will be required in this role.

Essential Job Functions

• Work on assignments that are sensitive in nature and maintain complete confidentiality.

• Manage the onboarding process which includes job description preparation, recruiting activities, screening resume, interview arrangement, generating and sending out offer letters, initiating and monitoring background check results, host new hire orientation.

• Partner with the Payroll team and manage end to end the Payroll process for Staff and Faculty including contracts to ensure all changes are processed timely for upcoming pay dates.

• Manage offboarding which includes coordinating final paychecks with payroll, providing necessary offboarding documents to employees, reviewing benefits transition.

• Annual review of benefit plan and suggest any improvement.

• Administer the Worker Comp plan and managing claims.

• Administer benefit plans, including responding to employee inquiries.

• Review and have a strong knowledge of the employee handbook and other policies and procedures. 

• Review and suggest revision to HR procedures to ensure procedures are efficient. 

• Manage compliance training ensuring that all employees are up to date.

• Organize and maintain employee personnel files.

• Organize and maintain documents in Google Drive or other electronic repositories

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, minimum wage laws, etc.

• Manage projects, including, but not limited to, timelines and budget. 

• Compose, distribute, and maintain meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or expense, statistical, or monthly reports.

• Produce presentations and other written documents.

• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.

• Handle special projects

• Other duties, responsibilities and task as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience in an HR support role, or equivalent combination of experience and education

• Knowledge of Federal and state employment laws 

• Good communication skills, oral and written 

• Ability to work independently, give excellent attention to detail and handle confidential information in a professional manner.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, and Google Docs

• TriNet proficiency preferred 

• Strong customer service and relationship building skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Salary Range: $75,000 - 90,000

Commitment to Diversity 

SFBU is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.