Human Resources Generalist

Fisher College, a private, not-for-profit institution located in the historic Back Bay district in the heart of Boston, is committed to providing transformative higher education experiences. With small class sizes, personalized instruction, and dedicated faculty, Fisher supports students in pursuing their passions and preparing for meaningful careers. The Administration at Fisher College invites qualified candidates to apply for full-time Human Resources Generalist. This is on-campus position at the Boston Campus

The Human Resources Generalist provides comprehensive day-to-day human resources support to faculty, staff, and student employees across the College. This role administers core HR functions including recruitment and onboarding, HRIS administration, payroll coordination, policy interpretation, and employee support.

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a resource to employees and supervisors on HR policies and procedures and helps ensure HR operations are conducted in compliance with institutional policies and applicable employment laws. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative higher education environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities include:

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• Support recruitment and hiring processes for faculty, staff, and student employees in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Coordinate onboarding processes including preparation of employment documentation, background checks, and new hire orientation.
• Ensure completion and accuracy of required employment forms and documentation.
• Facilitate a positive onboarding experience for new employees and provide guidance to departments on onboarding practices.
• Administer hiring and onboarding processes for student employees, including employment documentation, HRIS entry, and coordination with payroll.

HRIS Administration

• Maintain and update employee data in the HRIS system, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Process personnel actions including new hires, status changes, compensation updates, and separations.
• Generate routine HR reports and assist with data audits as needed.
• Provide support to employees and managers regarding HRIS access and system navigation.

Payroll Coordination

• Review and submit payroll changes including new hires, compensation adjustments, and terminations.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Assist employees with payroll-related questions and help resolve issues as they arise.

Policy Interpretation and HR Support

• Serve as a point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Provide guidance on routine employee relations matters and refer complex issues to the Director of Human Resources.
• Assist in ensuring consistent and fair application of policies across departments.

Benefits and Leave Administration Support

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and changes.
• Provide general information regarding benefits programs and coordinate with external vendors as needed.
• Support administration of employee leave programs and maintain related documentation.

Compliance and Recordkeeping

• Maintain personnel records in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with HR compliance activities, audits, and required reporting.
• Ensure HR processes align with federal and state employment regulations.

Additional HR Support

• Participate in HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving HR processes and employee experience.
• Support HR communications, training efforts, and departmental initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Human Resources function.