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South Dakota State

HR Generalist III

South Dakota State, Brookings, South Dakota, us, 57007


Posting Details

Posting Details

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InstitutionSouth Dakota State University

Working TitleHR Generalist III

Posting NumberCSA02226P

DepartmentSDSU-Human Resources

Physical Location of Position (City)Brookings

Posting Text

South Dakota State University's (SDSU) Office of Human Resources is currently seeking an HR professional to join our team as an HR Generalist III. If you are committed to quality customer service and have a strong interest and ability in managing FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation, then this position could be for you! SDSU Human Resources provides comprehensive and collaborative leadership and services to proactively support the needs of our stakeholders through professional, timely, customer-oriented processes.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide elevated support and professional Human Resources consultation to employees and supervisors in the areas of FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation; provide HR operations and employee offboarding assistance; and collaborate with other stakeholders, including System Payroll Center, Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:Human Resource functions and practices in areas of FMLA, workers compensation, and/or ADA accommodations; andComputer systems and software (PeopleAdmin, Banner, Microsoft Office, etc.)Skills & Ability to:

Guide employees and supervisors through sensitive, confidential and emotional situations while providing exceptional customer service;Manage FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation activities, requiring a high level of attention to detail, analytical skills and discretion;Review, analyze and recognize discrepancies in documents, positions descriptions, etc.;Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport, trust and effective working relationships;Think critically and strategically to make independent decisions and offer solutions;Maintain accurate and thorough records;Collaborate with System Payroll Center, Risk Management and EHS colleagues;Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing;Interpret and apply policies and procedures;Prioritize work with competing deadlines;Exhibit a high degree of professionalism and maintain confidentiality.

Comments:

Prior experience in Human Resources is preferred.SDSU is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Benefits:

SDSU offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.

Application Procedures:

SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site, to apply visit

http://YourFuture.sdbor.edu . [SE8849 - 11328]

Posting Date11/20/2024

Closing Date12/11/2024

Open Until FilledNo

First Consideration Date

Advertised Salarystarting at $57,400/annually, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent100

Work Hours

8 am to 5 pm with additional hours as needed.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment TypeRegular

Scope of SearchExternal (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requiresNo Requirement

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.

South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university's core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.

As the state's 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, Aberdeen and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in 2014. The university's total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state's first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Jackrabbits Athletics competes as a NCAA Division I member, with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state's highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.

The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children's Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128 .

Contact Information

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact SDSU Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.Analyzing, Comprehend, Intense Customer Interaction, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Logic

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.

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Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this positionFine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time

Describe any of the conditions selected

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.Speaking

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.

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Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.Office Environment

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

High level of customer interaction which requires data management.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).*Where did you hear about this position?

SDBOR Employment SiteSouth Dakota Department of LaborEmployee ReferralDepartment Announcement / Inside StateHandshakeJob Board (Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter) - Please specifyIndustry ConferenceSearch Engine - Please specifyEmployment Agency - Please specifyNewspaper - Please specifyHigherEdJobs.comChronicle of Higher EducationSocial Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) - Please specifyRadio - Please specifyAPLUList Servs - Please specifyAlumniOther - Please specify

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