Human Resources Generalist - SUNY Suffolk County Community College : Job Details

SCCC REFERENCE #: 25-45

DATE: August 6, 2025

TITLE: Human Resources Generalist

CAMPUS: College

START DATE: ASAP

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full Time

RANK: Faculty

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Suffolk is the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 22,000 students at its three campuses in Selden, Brentwood, and Riverhead, as well as its Culinary Arts Center in Riverhead. Established in 1959, the College offers a wide array of transfer-oriented associate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences; business; communications and the arts; computing and cybersecurity; health sciences; and many other areas. Career-facing degrees and certificates are offered in allied health professions, automotive technology, culinary and baking, manufacturing, and many other areas. The college provides high school concurrent enrollment opportunities to thousands of students each year through both the New York Beacon program and through on-campus early college classes. Designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic Serving Institution, Suffolk enrolls thousands of students in English Language Learning courses and serves more service veterans and military-connected students than any other college in the SUNY system.

We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Human Resources Generalist to join our team in the Central Office of Human Resources on the Ammerman Campus in Selden, NY. The HR Generalist supports the daily functions of the Office of Human Resources with a primary focus on one or more human resources functions, including, but not limited to: recruitment and employment, onboarding, employee benefits/administration, HRIS data management, performance management and training initiatives. This role will also cross-train in several of these functional areas and assist in the other areas as needed. This position focuses on information systems (Banner) and human capital by providing advanced technical and administrative HR support and expertise on a broad range of HR issues. This position will work closely with all members of the HR/Payroll team to support the department's operational plan and overall mission of the College. Reporting to the Vice President for Human Resources this position serves as the data expert working in the HR system (Banner) and delivering reports and data analysis on employment related information. As a key member of the department, this position must be customer service focused and have excellent communication, organization, project management, technical expertise, and time management skills.

This is classified as Professional Assistant and is a Unit III position, covered under the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College collective bargaining agreement with the College.

Key responsibilities include:

• Use HR systems knowledge and experience to maintain accurate employee information.

• Create reports and work closely with IT to transform business needs into user, functional, and system requirements using the Banner HR module.

• Manage the data and integrity of the data within the College's HRIS system (Banner) including but not limited to employee classifications data, salary tables and track all personnel and compensation changes in accordance with college policy and collective bargaining agreements.

• Serve as an HR partner to provide excellent and timely service to supervisors and managers inquiries related to employment and personnel actions.

• Generate and analyze regular HR reports (e.g., turnover, headcount, time-to-fill) and share insights with HR leadership and stakeholders.

• Maintain and manage the Applicant Tracking System to ensure accurate job postings, applicant data, recruitment workflows, and reporting capabilities.

• Works with the VPHR and departments to identify data needs and develop dashboards or reports that align with organizational goals.

• Collaborate with HR staff to support the new employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance.

• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

• Utilize resources to find answers and provide accurate, up to date information for employee inquiries and provide a high level of customer service.

• Partner with payroll to ensure changes to employment data are reconciled.

• Coordinate and track vacant position requests and all personnel transactions for purposes of reporting and recruitment.

• Conduct exit interviews and provide HR metrics, including but not limited to time to fill, turnover, leave data, etc.

• Oversee employment files and records.

• Perform routine tasks required to execute human resource procedures, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and performance management.

• Participate in institutional committees or task forces representing Human Resources.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while handling multiple tasks.

• Ability to gather and analyze data and generate reports.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management skills, research, and organizational skills.

• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to faculty and staff in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and empathy with each unique situation.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact at all levels of the organization with diplomacy and professionalism including written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently with minimal direction.

• Knowledge of basic employment laws and regulations, HR policies, and HR best practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources. Proficiency with an HRIS system with strong analytical skills in reporting data and presenting HR metrics

Preferred:

• A Master's degree in a related field.

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification or equivalent HR certifications.

• HR experience in higher education and Banner HRIS.Previous experience within a unionized environment in a complex organization.

HIRING SALARY:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, generous vacation days, deferred compensation plans and a defined benefit (pension) plan.

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE:

Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices:

Civil Rights Compliance Officers

Christina Vargas

Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

[email protected]

(631) ###-####

or

Dionne Walker-Belgrave

Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

[email protected]

(631) ###-####

In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) ###-#### or dialing 311 from any College phone.

Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College's education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Enforcement Office

U.S. Department of Education

32 Old Slip, 26th Floor

New York, NY 10005-2500

Telephone: (646) ###-####

Fax: (646) ###-####

TDD: (877) ###-####

Email: [email protected]

Also see:

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:

NYS Division of Human Rights

Long Island (Suffolk)

New York State Office Building

250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Telephone: (631) ###-####

TDD: (718) ###-####

Email: [email protected]

Also see:

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

New York District Office

33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10004

Telephone: (800) ###-####

Fax: (212) ###-####

TTY: (800) ###-####

ASL Video Phone: (844) ###-####

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Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.

A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-###-#### to request a mailing.