Human Resources Specialist

Job description

Job Posting Title: Human Resources Specialist Job Description: Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Human Resources Specialist to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, this role plays a key part in supporting institutional HR initiatives and partnering with departments across the organization. The HR Specialist will help ensure smooth, efficient day-to-day HR operations and be responsible for coordinating the student employment process, HR departmental activities, serving as a backup for bi-weekly payroll, and responding to general HR inquiries from students, staff, and faculty. Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) was founded in 1997 as the first higher education institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to education and research related to the applied life sciences. KGI offers innovative postgraduate degrees and certificates that integrate life and health sciences, business, pharmacy, engineering, and genetics, focusing on industry projects, hands-on industry experiences, and team collaborations. KGI employs an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections that allow students t...