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Human Resources Generalist

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting directly to the Human Resources Director, the HR Generalist will be responsible for the management and implementation of the E-Verify system for all new and existing employees, and assist with the facilitation of the annual compliance training for the university, and other HR procedures. Along with the CUNY Title Overview, duties for the position include but are not limited to:

• Organize, research, and implement the E-Verify system, and serve as the program administrator to ensure compliance and proper usage.

• Support ongoing I-9 compliance by reviewing existing forms, removing inactive records, and retaining those that must be archived according to federal guidelines.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment verification laws and advise relevant staff on compliance requirements.

• Develop and facilitate training, and/ or guidance materials for hiring managers and HR staff on E-Verify and I-9 procedures and other HR related topics

• Assist with developing and maintaining document retention policies related to employment eligibility records.

• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external audits related to employment eligibility verification.

• Manages applicable tracking spreadsheets and reports to ensure all data is up-to-date and easily accessible for HR Staff

• Coordinate and facilitate mandatory annual compliance trainings for the campus such Workplace Violence Prevention, Sexual Harassment (ESPARC) Gender Based Violence Training (GVBT), and Cybersecurity

• Maintain and track up to date information of compliance training completions, maintaining constant communication with the campus at large of updates and responding to all inquiries

• Ensure the organization remains complaint with federal, state and institutional policies, and fosters a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace

• Conduct online and in person training sessions to ensure the campus remain compliant with state, city, federal and university requirements

• Assess training effectiveness and recommend improvements as needed

• Perform data entry, reconcile audit reports and administer Human Capital Management (HCM) in CUNYFirst

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Masters’ degree in Human Resources or related field of study

- Prior training/ facilitation experience preferred

- 2-3 years of Human Resources experience

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Administers various Human Resources functions and programs for one or more employee group(s) exercising discretion and independent judgment.

- Oversees two or more human resources functions for an employee group, such as, but not limited to, staffing, recruitment, employee relations, appointment administration, compensation, human resource information systems (HRIS), training and development, benefits, and/or administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs.

- Ensures human resources functions, programs, and actions are in compliance with university rules and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, employment laws, and college policies and procedures.

- Interprets and provides professional counsel and advice to employees and managers on HR programs and policies, CUNY rules, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable employment laws. Researches and resolves multifaceted human resources issues.

- Recommends new approaches, best practices, policies, and systems to improve office efficiency and services provided.

- Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$86,741 - $ 102,017, Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY portal on city university of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYFirst job system instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on search job listings, select more options to search for CUNY jobs and enter the **_Job Opening ID number 31193._**

Click on the "apply now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as one document under cv/ resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also do not use symbols (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• cover letter or statement of scholarly interests

• curriculum vitae/ resume

• names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as one single file-- pdf format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

This search will close on 11/11/2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

31193

Location

Hunter College