University of Arizona Hiring for Human Resources Generalist I – Cancer Center at Tucson, AZ  Full Time

UACC is looking for a Human Resources Generalist I with a passion for teamwork, higher education, and customer service. This position requires a person with initiative and the ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and complex work environment. The successful candidate will join a team that supports all HR functions of the UACC. You will assist with developing, coordinating, and implementing the University’s human resource strategy so that the team attracts, manages, and retains the employees it needs to achieve its current and future objectives at the UACC. In coordination with other human resource team members, you will review changes in policies or best practices, discuss upcoming projects and transactions, and areas for process improvement within the human resources department.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Assist with coordinating and administering a variety of programs and activities covering multiple HR activities.
• Advise regarding all categories of employment and UA affiliation including faculty, postdocs, appointed personnel, ETE, students, University Staff and DCC Affiliates and Associates to ensure proper handling and alignment with UA policies and protocols.
• Involved in full lifecycle of employment including development of positions, coordinating with finance regarding funding of position, entering PCNs, developing, creating and posting requisitions, and generating draft offer letters and onboarding new employees. This includes interfacing with leadership including Cancer Center Director and/or Associate Director. Maintaining, updating, and closing out job postings for the on-line application and Talent applicant tracking system to ensure timely disposition of recruitments. Managing requests for updates to position and position changes. Advising on processes and protocols for voluntary and involuntary terminations.
• Administer the institution’s human resource information system (HRIS) transactions for staff, faculty, and leadership. These transactions may include job changes, new hires, terminations, and MSS transactions.
• Gather data and pull reports for analysis related to transactions.
• Maintain accurate and secure employee records.
• Provide instruction to supervisors regarding documentation related to discretionary increases including for additional duties, off-cycle merit increases and incumbent reviews.
• Interpret and provide direction to management and staff on ABOR policies, university rules and procedures involving employment, affirmative action, In conjunction with guidance from the HR Generalist III, provide guidance related to employee relations, UCAP administration, training, and organizational development. Advise on wide variety of HR situations including retirements and complex leaves of absence. Works with leaders and other units such as Disability Resources Center to ensure compliance and minimize legal exposure.
• Maintain a working relationship with leaders and staff by assisting with inquiries from employees.
• Assist departmental supervisors and managers with onboarding new employees.
• Coordinate hiring process and verify I-9 documentation, and complete E-Verify.
• Communicate status of actions to supervisor in order to mitigate problems and delays.
• Manage Leave request process including FMLA/LOA.
• Work with employee leaves and retirement, including handling paperwork and providing information on programs and policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and skill in interpreting and applying state and federal statutes and ABOR, University and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• One (1) year of relevant work experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.