HR Business Partner

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks an HR Generalist 3 to act as a strategic partner for campus departments, focusing on payroll operations, personnel transactions, and data integrity. The role includes payroll audits, guidance on HR practices, and leadership of Time & Attendance training.

The position requires an on-site presence with a hybrid schedule (2–3 days on campus) and collaboration with UCPath, payroll partners, and campus leaders to ensure accurate, timely processing

Qualifications

• Experience providing HR consultation and operational support within a complex organization.
• Experience administering employment-related processes, recruitment, onboarding, or employee services.
• Experience advising managers, supervisors, or employees regarding policies, procedures, and HR practices.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities in a client-service environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply HR policies and university guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner supporting client departments with payroll operations and data integrity.
• Audit UCPath transactions and reconcile bi-weekly and monthly payroll.
• Lead training for Time & Attendance systems and develop payroll SOPs.
• Analyze trends in transactional errors and drive process improvements.

Skills

HR consultation

Policy advisory

Client service

Analytical skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree (HR/Related)

Tools

HRIS

UCPath

Reporting tools

Case management systems

Job description

Special Instructions to Applicants

Priority consideration will be given to active UC employees from any UC location or UCLA preferential rehires. External applicants may be considered if the applicant pool is not sufficient.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist 3 serves as a strategic partner to client departments, delivering comprehensive human resources support with a specialized focus on payroll operations, personnel transactions, and data integrity. Operating with a high level of independence and judgment, the incumbent manages the full employee lifecycle, ensures compliance with university policies, and provides expert guidance on HR and payroll matters. This role directs and supports HRPOC staff in executing daily payroll functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and resolution of complex issues. The HR Generalist 3 reviews and audits UCPath transactions, reconciles bi-weekly and monthly payroll, and escalates sensitive paycheck discrepancies in coordination with departmental representatives, UCPath, and local payroll partners. In addition to operational oversight, the HR Generalist 3 leads efforts to improve process efficiency, develops and maintains payroll standard operating procedures (SOPs), and serves as the training lead for Time & Attendance Systems. The incumbent analyzes trends in transactional errors, interprets payroll policy, and contributes to the development of HR practices that promote service excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across the HR & Payroll Operations Center. This role requires a consistent on-site presence to support client engagement, and operational needs, with flexibility aligned to business demands and institutional guidelines.

Salary & Compensation

• The budgeted salary range for this position is: $80,700-$82,500/year.
• This is a hybrid position. The selected candidate will be expected to commute to UCLA and work on campus at least 2-3 days per week.

Department Summary

Campus Human Resources provides a full range of human resource management services through its various units, including Benefits, Compensation and Classification, Employee and Labor Relations, HR & Payroll Operations Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Staff and Faculty Counseling Center and Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning. The HR & Payroll Operations Center provides human resources and payroll services to a diverse client pool and assists with ongoing campus initiatives and special projects.

Position Summary

Campus Human Resources provides a full range of human resource management services through its various units, including Benefits, Compensation and Classification, Employee and Labor Relations, HR & Payroll Operations Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Staff and Faculty Counseling Center and Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning. The HR & Payroll Operations Center provides human resources and payroll services to a diverse client pool and assists with ongoing campus initiatives and special projects.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience providing human resources consultation and operational support within a complex organization. (Required)
• Experience administering employment-related processes, workforce programs, personnel actions, recruitment, onboarding, or employee services. (Required)
• Experience advising managers, supervisors, or employees regarding policies, procedures, and human resources practices. (Required)
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities, researching issues, and implementing solutions in a client-service environment. (Required)
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate issues of diverse scope, identify alternatives, and recommend appropriate solutions. (Required)
• Thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and an understanding of how assigned work impacts client departments and related Human Resources functions. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with managers, supervisors, employees, and campus partners regarding complex human resources processes, policies, and procedures. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy and respect for employees' privacy rights. (Required)
• Working knowledge of human resource management systems, case management systems, reporting tools, and other business applications used to administer personnel actions, workforce programs, and organizational processes. (Required)
• Ability to interpret and apply human resources policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreement provisions, and applicable University guidelines when administering employment-related actions and programs. (Required)
• Ability to research issues, analyze information, develop recommendations, and implement solutions to improve operational effectiveness and service delivery. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience or training. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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