HR Generalist

UCI group; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Human Resources Generalist for HR Operations to support and implement HR strategies across departments for a designated client group. You will handle programs, policies and compensation in line with university guidelines.

The role requires 3+ years in HR, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with HRMS. Collaboration with management and staff on conflict resolution and performance management is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to analyze data and make recommendations.
• Thorough knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment practices.
• Knowledge of HR concepts, salary administration and training.
• Experience with HRMS or related business software.
• Clear verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to handle difficult or volatile situations effectively.
• Analytical, active listening and critical thinking skills.
• Discretion with sensitive information and confidentiality.
• Experience partnering with management on conflict resolution and performance management.
• 3+ years of direct HR experience, in operations or generalist roles.
• Demonstrated project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports and implements HR strategies, programs and policies across departments for a designated client group within UCI Campus.
• Applies professional HR concepts to resolve a wide range of HR-related issues.
• Works on problems that are diverse and complex in scope with multiple factors.
• Typically receives little instruction on day-to-day assignments with some guidance on new projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

HR policies knowledge

HRMS knowledge

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

HRMS

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The HR enterprise is comprised of three unique business units: Health, Health Sciences, and main campus. The Partnership serves as a strategic center responsible for planning and implementing strategic initiatives across the entire UCI HR enterprise. Health Sciences Human Resources is committed to the mission of UCI Health Affairs of Discover. Teach. Heal. Health Sciences Human Resources' endeavors embrace this mission by employing the best and brightest talent to support our research, foster education and provide excellent patient care. www.hr.uci.edu

Responsibilities

The Human Resource Generalist for HR Operations is responsible for supporting and implementing Human Resources strategies, programs, processes and policies across departments for a designated client group within UCI Campus. This position carries out responsibilities and projects in the following functional areas: compliance, workforce planning and position management, training, policy implementation, leaves and accommodations, talent acquisition, and compensation. Uses professional HR concepts as a seasoned, experienced professional to apply organization policies and procedures to resolve the full range of HR-related issues. Works on problems that are diverse and complex in scope, where analysis of situations require a review of a variety of factors. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day assignments with some guidance provided on new projects.

Qualifications

Required:

• Possesses strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, knowledge of functional area and understands how work may affect other areas.
• Thorough knowledge of human resources concepts, policies and procedures, employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training and other areas of human resources.
• Knowledge of a human resources management system (HRMS), and / or other related business software programs and systems.
• Skilled in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively.
• Demonstrated analytical, active listening, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain discretion with sensitive and confidential Information.
• Demonstrated skill in partnering with management and employees in areas of conflict resolution, employee relations, change management, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 3+ years of direct experience in varied HR roles, with an emphasis on client or customer service
• Prior experience working in HR Operations or Generalist Role
• Demonstrated experience in project management

Preferred:

• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Experience working in a complex organization, preferably an academic health organization.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification or PHR or SPHR Certification (preferred)

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $81,600 - $111,300 (Annual).Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].