HR Generalist – Employee Relations, Engagement

Lincoln University of Missouri

. Serve as a lead day-to-day HR resource for employee relations matters under the Executive Director & Chief Human Resources Officer .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeJefferson City • Missouri • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations, and performance management while maintaining compliance with employment laws. Proficient in developing training materials and facilitating HR learning sessions to enhance organizational effectiveness.

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Employee RelationsWorkplace InvestigationsPerformance ManagementTraining FacilitationEmployment Law Compliance

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Hard Skills

Human Resources ExperienceDocumentation ManagementConflict ResolutionCase ManagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingWritten CommunicationListening SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365HRISApplicant Tracking SystemsCase Management SystemsLearning Management Systems

Industry Keywords

EEOTitle VIIADAADEAFMLAFLSA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a lead day-to-day HR resource for employee relations matters under the Executive Director & Chief Human Resources Officer
Advise supervisors and employees on workplace concerns, performance, attendance, conduct, conflict resolution, corrective action, and University policies
Conduct or assist with fact-finding and workplace investigations and prepare interview notes, case documentation, findings summaries, and records
Review documentation, identify policy or process considerations, recommend next steps, and track matters through resolution
Maintain confidential employee relations files, case notes, investigation materials, corrective action records, and related documentation
Identify recurring employee relations themes and provide HR leadership with observations and recommendations
Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, listening opportunities, events, programs, and follow-up activities
Gather and review employee feedback and support practical action plans
Facilitate HR training, workshops, orientations, and informational sessions
Develop and update HR training materials, job aids, presentations, guides, and resources
Support scheduling, communication, documentation, attendance tracking, and evaluation of HR learning activities
Provide cross-functional backup and surge support across Human Resources
Assist with recruitment, hiring, screening coordination, interviews, selection documentation, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding
Support employee onboarding and lifecycle transactions, including HRIS data entry, personnel changes, transfers, status changes, separations, and offboarding
Assist with benefits, leave, and accommodation administration
Support HR records administration, audits, reporting, data quality, compliance reviews, and HR documents
Respond to employee and supervisor questions and route specialized matters appropriately
Maintain knowledge of employment laws, regulations, University policies, and HR practices
Partner across HR to document procedures, cross-train, improve workflows, and maintain service continuity
Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive records
Perform other related duties and special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required
At least two to three years of progressively responsible professional Human Resources experience, including substantive experience supporting employee relations matters
Demonstrated experience advising employees or supervisors, addressing workplace concerns, documenting employee relations matters, or supporting workplace investigations
Demonstrated experience delivering presentations, facilitating training, orientation, workshops, or other employee learning activities
Strong working knowledge of employee relations principles, workplace investigations, performance management, conflict resolution, and consistent policy administration
Working knowledge of core Human Resources functions and willingness to cross-train
Knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements, including EEO, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and applicable federal and state requirements
Ability to assess sensitive workplace issues, gather information, document facts, identify risk, and escalate appropriately
Ability to facilitate HR learning sessions, orientations, workshops, and presentations
Ability to develop training materials, job aids, communications, and HR resources
Strong organizational, case-management, documentation, analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, listening, facilitation, written communication, and conflict-management skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive matters professionally
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and ability to learn HRIS, applicant tracking, case management, workflow, survey, and learning systems
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development as directed
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals
Equal opportunity employment