General Information
| Job Description | HR GENERALIST 3 | Working Title | Senior Human Resources Generalist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 007596 | Grade | 22 |
| Department Name | Admin Svcs & Strat Exec Team - D02043 | Department Head | Veronica Ruiz |
| Supervisor | Tanya Adams | Effective Date | 07/11/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses professional HR concepts as a seasoned, experienced professional to apply organization policies and procedures to resolve the full range of HR-related issues. Works on problems that are diverse and complex in scope, where analysis of situations require a review of a variety of factors. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day assignments with some guidance provided on new projects. |
Department Custom Scope
| This position serves as part of the Administrative Services and Strategic Executive Team (ASSET) as the Senior Human Resources Generalist, advising and providing service delivery of a full range of human resource functions to the campus' senior leadership, as well as for divisions and units in the Chancellor's, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor's (PEVC), Planning, Budget, and Administration?s (PB&A), and Associate Vice Chancellor for Health, Well-being, and Safety?s (AVC, HWS) organizations. The position reports to the Human Resources Manager and serves as a point of contact for a diverse workforce; responds to inquiries, questions, requests, and concerns. Provides high-level analytical and administrative support in collaboration with the Human Resources Manager in the implementation and delivery of HR services and programs, including recruitment (including executive searches), employee relations, performance management program administration and reporting, compensation programs, leave administration, departmental policy development/revisions, payroll, training and development, and other ad hoc requests for reports and information. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in related area. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Experiencing delivering HR services in a higher education setting. | Preferred |
| Experience with UC and UCR-specific systems and processes. | Preferred |
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience in processing a high volume of recruitments to include the development of job descriptions, developing recruitment plans, and reviewing resumes. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) - Certified Professional (CP) | Preferred |
| Professional in Human Resources (PHR) | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Reviews resumes and applications and interviews applicants for a full range of staff positions.
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25 |
Advises all levels of managers, supervisors, and employees in developing job descriptions, resolving benefits issues, and providing guidance on compensation programs, personnel policies and procedures.
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20 |
| Provides support to departments in administering policies and programs in the areas of employment, labor relations, wage and salary administration, training, and other areas of HR. | 15 |
Counsels employees concerning sensitive and difficult to resolve work-related problems and conducts termination interviews, providing feedback to management.
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10 |
| Provides support for campus executive searches as needed, including project management and maintenance of ongoing, overlapping executive search processes for the campus. Partners with the Human Resources Manager in the development of the position description and recruitment and advertising plan, and coordinates approvals by the Equal Employment Affirmative Action (EEAA), the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel (VPAP), the Chancellor and the PEVC. Solidifies and strengthens close partnerships with the hiring official, search committee chair, EEAA leaders, and Human Resources. Applies techniques of administrative analysis to problem solve; develops recommendations and presents same in writing or verbally to senior leadership. | 10 |
Counsels department managers and supervisors on employee and labor policies, procedures, and appropriate practices.
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5 |
May maintain records for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action reporting requirements.
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5 |
| Prioritizes work assignments, conducts complex HR trends analyses and develops resulting recommendations. | 5 |
| Advises all levels of managers, supervisors, and employees in identifying appropriate professional development opportunities for client groups. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively. | Required |
| Demonstrated analytical, active listening, and critical thinking skills. | Required |
| Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to recognize sensitive information and handle the information with confidentiality and tact. | Required |
| Skilled in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing. | Required |
| Demonstrates skill in prioritizing competing work assignments, employing political acumen and integrating information to determine appropriate courses of action and their implications. | Required |
| Possesses strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of human resources concepts, policies and procedures, employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training and other areas of human resources. | Required |
| Working knowledge of campus/University organization. | Preferred |
| Working knowledge of University administrative policies and procedures. | Preferred |
| Thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, knowledge of functional area and understands how work may affect other areas. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of a human resources management system (HRMS), and/or other related business software programs and systems. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must successfully pass a background check through the DOJ and FBI. | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |