Human Resources Generalist

About Augustana University

Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with a metro area of over 265,000 people. For more than 150 years, Augustana has provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Guided by Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030, Augustana is committed to fostering student success, leadership and meaningful community engagement.

Human Resources Generalist

Augustana University (SD) invites applications for the position of Human Resources Generalist. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, this full-time position provides comprehensive HR support to faculty, staff and supervisors, including employee relations, policy interpretation, benefits administration and employment processes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, sound judgment and a commitment to providing responsive and confidential HR services. This position serves as a trusted resource for assigned university departments while collaborating with campus partners to support HR operations, improve processes and foster a positive workplace environment.

Duties include, but are not limited to

• Serve as a primary HR resource for assigned departments, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management and university policies.
• Coordinate assigned HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employment transactions, appointment letters, benefits administration and immigration-related employment processes.
• Respond to employee and supervisor inquiries, providing timely assistance and appropriate referrals.
• Maintain accurate employee records and coordinate employment transactions with Payroll and other campus partners.
• Collaborate with campus partners on employee leave, accommodations, workers' compensation and compliance matters.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, improve efficiency and enhance employee services.
• Provide cross-functional HR support, including backup coverage for designated HR functions.
• Assist with policy implementation, employee communications, reporting and departmental initiatives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible human resources experience involving employee support and HR administration.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, employment regulations and confidential recordkeeping.
• Strong organizational, communication and customer service skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to learn new HR functions and collaborate effectively with campus partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multiple HR functions, including benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding or employee relations.
• Experience working with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Previous experience in higher education.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.