Human Resources Generalist – Adjunct and Graduate Assistant Services – CUNY Only Position Available In New York, New York

Human Resources Generalist

• Adjunct and Graduate Assistant Services
• CUNY Only

• POSITION DETAILS

• Reporting to the Associate Director of Teaching Instructional, CLT, Graduate Assistant and Research Staff Services, the HR Generalist’s duties include but are not limited to the following: + Oversee and facilitate all employee actions for Adjunct (teaching & non-teaching) Services and Graduate Assistant Services + Provide guidance to managers regarding employment processes and advise divisions/departments on applicable CUNY and CCNY policies and procedures + Lead the on-boarding processes for Adjuncts and Graduate Assistant titles, including management of the hiring processes through HRIS systems including but not limited to CUNYfirst (PeopleSoft) and the Adjunct Employee Management System + Manage and troubleshoot issues with the AEMS system and act as a liaison to communicate with departments and employees to expeditiously resolve issues + Work closely with Payroll to track payroll dates, submit spreadsheets for payments, and provide information to adjuncts on the status of their paychecks.

Manage applicable tracking spreadsheets and reports to ensure all data is accurate + Perform routine audits and work with Data Analyst to ensure CUNYfirst data is accurate and actions are reported timely and correctly + Coordinate special projects, employee programs, and events. Create and conduct presentations and trainings. Prepare routine correspondences, electronic materials and documents + Recommend workflow improvements + May act on behalf of the HR Generalist for Non-Instructional Staff

• HEO Series, CLT and Research titles in their absence + May act on behalf of the Associate Director in their absence + Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

• QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and four years’ related experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills
• Excellent verbal, writing, and analytical ability
• Growth mindset and strong attention to detail
• Aptitude for problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal and customer service 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

• Salary Range:

  $70,238

• $79,188. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases.

Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the

PSC-CUNY

collective bargaining agreement.

• 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

• Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered
• If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
• Go to https://cuny.jobs/
• Search for Job Opening ID number:
• 30502
• Click on the “” button and follow the instructions. Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document: 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

• CLOSING DATE

• June 26, 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 30502

Location City College of New York