Unit Human Resources Specialist III

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville Health Sciences Center (ULSD) in Louisville, KY is seeking a Unit Human Resources Specialist III to perform full cycle HR functions including talent acquisition, consultation, data analytics, training and development, and project management.

The role provides HR support to faculty and staff, analyzes workforce data, ensures policy compliance, and coordinates payroll duties when needed, working with campus HR for FMLA, workers' compensation, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required
• 4 years of relevant HR experience or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and compliance; SHRM or HRCI certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide full cycle talent acquisition to meet hiring and onboarding needs for faculty and staff
• Provide HR support to ULSD faculty, staff and leaders
• HR consultation and guidance to ULSD staff and leadership; ensure policy compliance
• Analyze workforce data trends and prepare monthly/quarterly reports
• Coordinate payroll duties as needed and liaison with main campus HR for FMLA, workers' compensation and benefits

Skills

Talent acquisition

HR consultation

Data analytics

Project management

Training and development

Employee engagement

Payroll

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS/Payroll systems

Job description

## Unit Human Resources Specialist IIIApply: Health Sciences Center: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 10, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R109615**Department:****Location:**Health Sciences Center**Time Type:**Full time**Worker Type:**Regular**Job Req ID:**R109615**Minimum Requirements:**Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 6 (Salaried)**Position Description:**The University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD) is seeking to hire a Unit Human Resources Specialist III. The position performs a wide range of HR administrative functions including talent acquisition, consultation, data analytics, employee training and development and project management. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Provide full cycle talent acquisition to meet hiring and onboarding processes for faculty and staff.* Provide HR support to faculty and staff.* Provide HR consultation and guidance to ULSD staff, faculty and leaders.* Analyze data trends and metrics and prepare monthly and quarterly reports.* Research, monitor, and enforce policies to ensure compliance with applicable internal policies/procedures and legal requirements.* HR project management.* Liaison with main campus HR to administer FMLA, workers compensation and benefits.* Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.* Facilitate training and development plans on a variety of human resources topics and maintain records of participation.* Participate in employee engagement planning and execution.* Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning.* Assist with payroll duties as needed.* Perform other related duties as assigned.**Preferred Qualifications*** Master’s degree in human resources or related field and 4 years of experience.* SHRM or HRCI certification. **Target Compensation Maximum:**$81,529.00**Target Compensation Minimum:**$54,318.00**Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.****Equal Employment Opportunity**The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.**Assistance and Accommodations**Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].