Human Resources Generalist

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Pension Plan (Nevada PER

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) in Las Vegas is seeking an HR professional to support and implement Human Resources strategies, programs, processes, and policies across hospital departments.

This role covers employee relations, labor relations, training, performance management, policy implementation, talent acquisition, compensation, HRIS, compliance, benefits, and workers’ compensation transitional duty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public/business administration, human resources or related field with 2 years of HR experience.
• Prior HR experience in healthcare or regulated industries preferred.
• Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt (or ability to obtain within 12 months).

Responsibilities

• Support and implement HR strategies, programs, processes and policies across hospital departments.
• Handle employee relations, labor relations, training, performance management and policy implementation.
• Oversee talent acquisition, compensation, HRIS, compliance, benefits and workers’ compensation transitional duty.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Training

Performance management

Policy implementation

Talent acquisition

Compensation

HRIS

Compliance

Benefits

Workers’ compensation transitional**

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in public or business administration, human resources, or a related field

Job description

Position Summary

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life‑saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

Employer‑Paid Pension Plan (Nevada PERS)

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

This Position May Close Without Notice Once a Sufficient Number of Qualified Applications is Received

UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Non‑Profit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Position Summary:

Responsible for supporting and implementing Human Resources strategies, programs, processes, and policies among client departments at the hospital. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, labor relations, training, performance management, policy implementation, talent acquisition, compensation, HRIS, compliance, benefits, and workers’ compensation transitional duty.

Job Requirement

Education/Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in public or business administration, human resources, or a closely related field and two (2) years of professional level human resources experience.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

None required.

Additional Position Requirements

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who have the following experience requirements DOCUMENTED in their APPLICATION:

• 5+ years of experience within at least two different functional human resources areas (e.g., HRIS, Recruitment, Comp & Benefits, Employee Relations, LOA, etc.).
• 5+ years of experience in an exempt-level Human Resources role (e.g., HR Generalist, HR Analyst, HR Consultant, etc.).
• Previous HR experience within healthcare, airline, financial services, or other highly‑regulated industry.
• Lean Six‑Sigma Green Belt (or higher), or the ability to obtain within twelve months.

Knowledge Of:

Principles and practices of human resources administration; relevant Federal, state and county laws and regulations; human resources industry practices in the areas of: Employee and/or Labor Relations; Compensation, Benefits, Worker’s Compensation Transitional Duty programs, and recruitment; basic data sampling and statistical analysis techniques; HR management systems and other HR software applications to track information and generate reports. Computer applications related to duties; project management and analytical techniques; principles and techniques of preparation of effective written informational and educational materials; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and practices; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill In:

Providing professional analytical and programmatic work; carrying assigned project(s) through, from data gathering to completion; using tact, discretion and prudence in dealing with issues and people contacted in the course of duties; making effective oral presentations to small and large groups; using initiative and independent judgement within general policy guidelines; use of computer software/applications related to duties; maintaining accurate records and files; preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials; contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities; communicating effectively with a wide variety of people from diverse socio‑economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain standing for long periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.