HR Generalist & Admin Ops Leader — Flexible Hours

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Time away from work

Wellness & work-life resources

Professional development

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania is seeking an HR Generalist & Administrative Operations Coordinator within the Division of Business Services (BSD). The role provides hands-on HR partnership across a complex, multi‑unit organization, advising managers on employee relations, performance management and policy interpretation.

The position also oversees student employment, onboarding, learning administration, and day-to-day BSD central office operations with a focus on compliance and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years HR experience in a large, fast-paced org.
• HR Generalist with experience in employee relations and investigations.
• Experience handling labor relations, collective bargaining, and grievances.
• Proficient with HRIS; Workday experience preferred.
• Experience supervising student staff and interns.
• Knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR advisor to BSD client groups, providing guidance on employee relations and policy interpretation.
• Conduct and manage workplace investigations, including planning, fact-finding, documentation, and recommendations.
• Support labor relations activities, including grievance administration and collective bargaining interpretation.
• Oversee staff onboarding, student employment programs, and annual merit processes in collaboration with BSD leadership.
• Coordinatedivisional HR compliance activities and governance across HR processes.
• Lead and support HR and administrative initiatives requiring cross‑functional coordination.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Performance management

Workplace investigations

Policy interpretation

Labor relations

Talent acquisition

HRIS (Workday)

Workday Learning

Student supervision

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

BEN Financials

Job description

University of Pennsylvania is seeking an HR Generalist & Administrative Operations Coordinator within the Division of Business Services (BSD). The role provides hands-on HR partnership across a complex, multi‑unit organization, advising managers on employee relations, performance management and policy interpretation.

The position also oversees student employment, onboarding, learning administration, and day-to-day BSD central office operations with a focus on compliance and service delivery.