Senior Human Resources Generalist

Position Information

Key Responsibilities

• 30% — Advises all levels of managers, supervisors, and employees in developing job descriptions, resolving benefits issues, and providing guidance on compensation programs, personnel policies and procedures. Develops/analyzes salary offer recommendations. Performs preliminary job analysis in connection with position reviews e.g., equities, reclassifications, promotions, etc. and in connection with reorganizations and recruitments. Conducts analyses and makes recommendations in accordance with policy, campus local procedures, collective bargaining agreements, organizational unit procedures, state/federal laws, and governing regulatory agencies.
• 25% — Reviews resumes and applications and interviews applicants for a full range of staff positions. Manages the recruitment process for all levels. Reviews or oversees the review of resumes and applications and participates in the applicant interview process. Serves as a strategist for successfully attracting, recruiting, and retaining top-tier talent for supported units; responsible for developing comprehensive recruitment strategies. Develops job descriptions in consultation with division/department management.
• 10% — Provides support to departments in administering policies and programs in the areas of employment, labor relations, wage and salary administration, training, and other areas of HR.
• 10% — Prioritizes work assignments, conducts complex HR trends analyses and develops resulting recommendations. Gathers, analyzes and formats a variety of data including, recruitment reports, compensation reports, staff rosters, and other ad hoc reports as needed; Prepares and summarizes information and/or recommendations.
• 10% — Supports key initiatives through the development, administration and assessment of HR services and procedures including the STAR Award program and annual performance management process. Participates in work groups, committees, and attends trainings related to HR activities, leave administration, and payroll. Performs other duties as assigned.
• 5% — Counsels department managers and supervisors on employee and labor policies, procedures, and appropriate practices. Works in consultation with the Assistant Director of Human Resources and Central Human Resources (HR) Employee and Labor Relations and other Central HR units.
• 5% — Manages sensitive and confidential information and maintain records for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action reporting requirements. Works collaboratively to maintain internal controls and confidentiality of a wide variety of personnel and HR documents, including personnel files, medical files, performance management documents, payroll documents, and recruitment documents.
• 5% — Assists with the bi-weekly and monthly payroll process which may require auditing, reporting, and escalating complex payroll issues to campus partners, as appropriate. Works collaboratively with the Assistant Director and serves as a timekeeping system administrator for Facilities Services. May provide troubleshooting and training support to supervisors and other administrators in the unit.

Experience

Education

Certification Requirements

• Preferred

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to extract data from systems and the ability to analyze, validate and prepare consolidated reports using tools such as pivot tables and formulas within Microsoft Excel. Has thorough knowledge of human resources concepts, policies and procedures, employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training and other areas of human resources. Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively. Possesses strong analytical, active listening and critical thinking skills. Demonstrates skill in prioritizing competing work assignments, employing political acumen and integrating information to determine appropriate courses of action and their implications. Possesses strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills. Is skilled in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to independently gather and analyze data, performing sound judgment and decision making. Ability to organize work, establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Has thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; knowledge of functional area and understands how work may impact other areas. Knows the university's Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and other related business software programs and systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possesses strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills. — Required
• Has thorough knowledge of human resources concepts, policies and procedures, employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training and other areas of human resources. — Required
• Is skilled in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing. — Required
• Demonstrates skill in prioritizing competing work assignments, employing political acumen and integrating information to determine appropriate courses of action and their implications. — Required
• Possesses strong analytical, active listening and critical thinking skills. — Required
• Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively. — Required
• Ability to organize work, establish priorities and meet deadlines. — Required
• Ability to independently gather and analyze data, performing sound judgment and decision making. — Required
• Ability to extract data from systems and the ability to analyze, validate and prepare consolidated reports using tools such as pivot tables and formulas within Microsoft Excel. — Required
• Has thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; knowledge of functional area and understands how work may impact other areas. — Preferred
• Knows the university's Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and other related business software programs and systems. — Preferred

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

• Bend — N/A
• Sit — Frequently
• Squat — N/A
• Stand — Occasionally
• Crawl — N/A
• Walk — Occasionally
• Climb — N/A

Mental Requirements

• Read/Comprehend — Constantly
• Write — Constantly
• Perform Calculations — Frequently
• Communicate Orally — Constantly
• Reason & Analyze — Constantly

Environmental Requirements

• Is exposed to excessive noise — No
• Is around moving machinery — No
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity — No
• Drives motorized equipment — No
• Works in confined quarters — No
• Dust — No
• Fumes — No

Special Conditions