Senior HR Generalist, Texas McCombs

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Senior HR Generalist to support the full employment lifecycle for Texas McCombs staff. Reporting to the HR Director, the role acts as a trusted advisor to staff, helping implement strategic HR priorities and foster an environment of continuous learning.

Responsibilities include advising managers on HR operations, managing Workday processes, policy administration, and delivering manager learning programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of progressive HR responsibilities.
• Excellent knowledge of human resources laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Demonstrated success as a customer service-oriented team player.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to build rapport and advise staff at all levels.
• Ability to work independently to manage projects, improve processes and lead projects to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Office applications.
• Experience handling confidential information and providing discreet support to customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and partnership to managers on HR operations, including performance management, staffing needs, and recruitment activities.
• Manage high-volume workday processes covering staff and recruiting lifecycle, review timesheets and extended leaves.
• Communicate and administer University policies; respond to employee inquiries and refer to campus resources.
• Design and deliver manager learning and development programs aligned with strategic goals and continuous learning.
• Support annual staff awards and other HR activities related to faculty and student employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR experience

Customer service

Analytical skills

Project management

MS Office

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Posting Title: Senior HR Generalist, Texas McCombs

Hiring Department: Red McCombs School of Business

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: General Notes

Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S. The McCombs community champions hands‑on experiences alongside the ground‑breaking research and thought‑leadership of a world‑class faculty. The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human‑centered and future‑focused in all our endeavors. We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging. What starts here really does change the world.

For more information about the McCombs School of Business please visit https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/

Purpose

The Senior HR Generalist will support the full employment lifecycle of Texas McCombs staff members through daily operations and implementation of strategic priorities. Reporting to the HR Director, this position will serve as a trusted advisor to staff members and contribute to an environment of continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, coaching and partnership to Texas McCombs managers, departments, and leadership on HR operations, including performance management, staffing needs and recruitment activities, position development, and classification reviews in accordance with University policies and procedures, Texas McCombs practices as well as federal and state regulations.
• Manage approval processes and a high volume of electronic business processes in Workday that encompass the full staff and recruiting lifecycle. Review timesheets and coordinate extended leaves in accordance with McCombs practices and University policy as well as state and federal regulations.
• Communicate and administer University policies, regularly respond to employee inquiries regarding all aspects of employment, and provide referrals to appropriate campus resources.
• Partner with Texas McCombs stakeholders to design and deliver manager learning and development programs that align with School and University strategic goals and foster an environment of continuous learning.
• Support the Texas McCombs Annual Staff Awards recognition event and other key McCombs HR activities related to faculty and student employment.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of progressive Human Resources responsibilities
• Excellent knowledge of human resources laws, regulations, and best practices
• Demonstrated success as a customer service-oriented team player
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to both create strong rapport with, and successfully advise, staff members at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to manage projects, improve processes and lead projects to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and applications in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience working with confidential information and providing support to customers using discretion.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM or PHR certification. Experience with human resources in a university environment or similarly matrixed organization.
• Experience with Workday and comfort learning new technologies.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $70,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Works in standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.
• This is an Austin, TX‑based position

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 Work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.