HR Generalist at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

Position Title: HR Generalist
Reports To: Vice President of Student Engagement and Chief of Staff

Position Summary: The HR Generalist plays a critical role in supporting the full employee lifecycle by managing day-to-day HR operations and providing support to staff and managers. This position supports  policies, programs, and practices that foster an inclusive, compliant, and high-performing workplace aligned with P.I.T.’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations & Support
  • Serve as a first point of contact for HR inquiries, ensuring timely and professional support for employees and managers.
  • Assist in conflict resolution and employee relations matters.
• Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and post positions
  • Coordinate and conduct interviews as needed.
  • Manage new hire onboarding to ensure positive employee experience.
• Compliance & HR Operations
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and personnel files.
  • Assist with audits, reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Training & Development
  • Support coordination of employee training programs and professional development initiatives.
• HR Projects
  • Participate in the design and rollout of HR initiatives such as engagement surveys and efforts
  •  Collaborate on projects to strengthen workplace culture and improve processes.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 2–4 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist or broad HR support role; experience in Higher Education a plus
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (experience with ADP preferred).
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.

 Key Competencies

• Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a customer-service orientation.

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at the employer’s sole discretion.

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) has a policy regarding post-offer background screening for all appropriate faculty, staff, and volunteers of the College. This policy includes but is not limited to verifying credentials, criminal history, credit status, and other information related to employment decisions.

The College requires all new employees to have successfully completed background clearances. New employees must complete the background clearances prior to hire and, for those employees having direct contact with minors other than those described above, prior to the time they will begin having direct contact with minors and every 60 months thereafter. The College also reserves the right to require any employee to have a background check in its discretion during employment. Clearances required include a PA Statewide Criminal Record search, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI Criminal History record fingerprint search. A criminal record may be considered justification not to hire or for employment termination, depending upon the circumstances and record.

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. PIT’s policy is to employ individuals who best meet the qualifications established for a position without regard to age, race, gender, political belief, sexual orientation or non-job-related disability. Equal opportunity is given in all areas of employment practice, including hiring, working conditions, employee treatment, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.