HR Generalist

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Job description

Introduction
Galen College of Nursing is a vibrant and growing, single-purpose nursing college focused on expanding access to quality nursing education. Our culture is at the forefront of everything we do. Galen's fundamental goals are to be the best place for nursing education and the best place to work and one cannot be true without the other.
Benefits
At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
• Paid Personal Leave
• 401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)
• Identity Theft Protection discounts
• Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Health Coverage

Learn more about Employee Benefits

As you consider joining Galen, please carefully consider how you will model the culture we embrace and look to sustain. A culture where good ideas can come from anywhere and transparency is vital. Respect, accountability and integrity are non-negotiables, and commitment is created and sustained through the development of all employees. We care about each other and our students. We look for ways to exceed expectations and we are always looking for ways to improve and grow, while delivering the promise of extraordinary nursing education, matched only by a commitment to our students' success.
If you feel our culture aligns with your strength of experience, attitude and authentic desire to work with great people to help changes lives, we'd love to talk!
Position Overview
Galen College of Nursing is looking for an HR Generalist at our Main Campus headquarters in Louisville, KY to provide HR support to campus employees, including recruitment, staffing, employee relations, benefits, and training.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support for faculty and staff at all Galen locations in the areas of recruitment, benefit education, policy & process interpretation, staffing, new hire onboarding, employee relations, data and file maintenance.
• Participate in networking, job fair and/or other gatherings to promote the College, encourage applicants and communicate opportunities with Galen.
• Conducting stay interviews and exit interviews on an ongoing basis and making recommendations to the HR Manager and campus leaders as a result.
• Address employee and supervisor questions about benefits, handbook policies/procedures, and other employee relations as appropriate.
• Compile reports for accrediting bodies and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Strong understanding of healthcare or higher education field preferred.
• Two to five years in a similar HR position required.
• Experience using strong communication and self-management skills; prioritizing responsibilities and maintaining a strong connection to campuses.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, facilitation or conflict resolution skills, network and relationship building skills required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues and research related to student success, retention, and student support.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate both orally in writing effectively with a diverse workforce including faculty, administrators, and staff

Special Qualifications:
• Ability to manage and handle multiple competing priorities required.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies and processes.
• Work efficiently and collectively across all levels of the organization, with contractors, students, and others as applicable.

Galen College Values:
Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

At Galen College of Nursing, we offer a unique educational experience we call Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master's degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For complete information related to Galen's accreditation status, please visit our website .

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status .

Company Description:

Founded 30 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States. With a focus solely on nursing education and a mission to expand access to nursing education, the College offers master's, baccalaureate and associate degree education and practical/vocational nursing (PN/VN) programs to over 6,000 students on its campuses in Louisville, Ky., Hazard, Ky., San Antonio, Tx., Tampa Bay, Fla., Cincinnati, Oh., and Online. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit galencollege.edu.