Cecil College

Human Resources Generalist The Human Resources Generalist reports to the Vice President of Human Resources and is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources office. The HR generalist performs HR-related duties in the following functional areas: benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, HRIS data entry, worker's compensation, and training compliance. The Human Resources generalist plays a vital role in supporting an engaged and effective workplace environment for employees. The HR Generalist works closely with the HR Manager and part-time Human Resources Assistant. Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the HR manager with the daily operations of the human resources office.
• Serve as primary point of contact for HRIS related inquiries.
• Responsible for Human Resources related payroll functions, including but not limited to accurate data entry related to employee changes. Support HR manager in ensuring a compliant and accurate bi-weekly payroll process related to HR responsibilities.
• Reconcile and validate data entry to ensure data integrity and support routine reporting requests.
• Responsible for handling workers' compensation for multiple locations; this includes notifying the carrier of injuries/illnesses and completing the OSHA log.
• Serves as backup Retirement Coordinator for the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System; assists employees with the retirement process. Attend training as needed to maintain active coordinator status.
• Assists the HR Manager with new-employee orientations/onboarding programs.
• Assist with open enrollment for benefits. Presents benefit information to employees as needed.
• Responsible for tracking and processing invoices and employee reimbursements.
• Coordinates College responses to inquiries about employment-related information including authorized employment verification and requests for separation information, and other reports, surveys, and studies as requested by Federal, State and County agencies and other private or non-profit employers
• Manages full process recruitment cycle, including serving as the lead for applicant tracking system.
• Supports committees with recruitment activities including interview coordination, candidate communication, and hiring documentation.
• Serve as HR liaison on search committees as directed by Vice President of Human Resources.
• Coordinates with HR Manager, Information Technology and supervisors on onboarding process for employees, including preparing employee credentials, offer letters and assigning onboarding tasks.
• Prepares reports as directed by Vice President of Human Resources or designee.
• Serves as tab administrator for employee portal for the HR department. Responsible for ensuring that information on employee portal is accurate, timely and relevant for employees.
• Promotes employee wellness by coordinating and leading the annual Wellness Fair.
• Promotes employee engagement by overseeing Employee Appreciation Day.
• Serve on college wide committees as needed.
• Attend human resources related training as directed by Vice President of Human Resources.
• Prepare and analyze reports for internal and external stakeholders as needed to maintain compliance with necessary reporting requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in human resources.
• Experience with automated payroll system preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent Microsoft Office Software skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; capability to generate reports from a human resource information system and other spreadsheets as required. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to multi-task, work independently, has attention to detail, able to think critically, problem solving ability, the ability to analyze data and able to adapt to changing priorities Scheduling Requirements: Monday – Friday; 8am to 4:30pm. This position is not overtime eligible. Varied work schedule during critical periods sometimes requiring evening, Saturday, and Sunday work hours. Due to the need of interaction with students, employees, and the college community this position requires in-person presence. This position is eligible for telework per the Telework Policy. Physical Demands: This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met. Work Environment: Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving. General Benefits: Cecil College offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package offering medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and eligible dependents; generous annual, sick and personal leave; 19 paid holidays; tuition assistance and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines; opportunity to enroll in retirement accounts (403B or Maryland State Retirement System based on eligibility guidelines); voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity, employee paid short term disability, employer provided basic life insurance and accidental death insurance, and employee paid voluntary life insurance, access to Fitness Center, and library. For more information Employee Benefits | Cecil College This is an exempt position (not overtime eligible); Grade 115 (pay scale:$57,309-91,695). Based on the budget, the salary for the position will be $65,000 Posted on 6/8/2026. The deadline to apply is 6/15. Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.

• We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

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