HR Generalist – On-Site, People & Programs Lead

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Marshall School of Business is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to provide full-service HR support across departments on campus. The role partners with the Assistant Director to administer HR programs, policies, and processes in a collaborative, service-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include advising managers on performance management, supporting recruitment activities, payroll coordination with central HR, and developing programs to improve engagement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
• 5 years directly related human resources generalist experience.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources administration.
• Knowledge of HR organizational development/workforce planning, recruitment, hiring, performance management, compensation administration, benefits, training and development, disciplinary actions, employee relations, affirmative action, disability, workers compensation, and information systems.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communications and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Acts as HR liaison to designated departments within the school.
• Manages faculty contract business processes in collaboration with the Vice Dean's Office and academic units.
• Advises employees and management on various HR matters.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver HR programs to support engagement, development, and retention.
• Supports managers and HR in recruiting: creates job descriptions, drafts, and assembles proposals/justifications, posts open positions for recruitment.
• Guides performance management: goal setting, appraisals, and development.
• Coordinates with central HR on background checks, payroll, compensation analyses, job classifications, and terminations.
• Meets with new hires to complete employment and payroll paperwork.
• Processes changes of employment in HRIS (Workday).
• Provides general assistance regarding leaves of absence and employment status.
• Provides reports to Director and school leadership.
• Conducts needs assessments and provides solutions to improve performance, workflow and engagement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Performance management

Recruitment

HR policies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

USC Marshall School of Business is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to provide full-service HR support across departments on campus. The role partners with the Assistant Director to administer HR programs, policies, and processes in a collaborative, service-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include advising managers on performance management, supporting recruitment activities, payroll coordination with central HR, and developing programs to improve engagement and