University of Arizona Hiring for Human Resources Generalist III (Multiple Positions) (Updated) at Tucson, AZ  Full Time

Please Note: The Contact Information for Candidates has been updated for this posting.

The Human Resources Generalist will provide human resources services and consultation to employees and management under the guidance and supervision of the Sr. HR Partner and in collaboration with Provost Business Office leadership. The HRG administers and coordinates recruitment, employment activities, employee relations, classification/compensation, and the development and training for employees and management aligned with the Central HR Division and unique needs of the Provost Business Office. The HRG is also responsible for developing, recommending, establishing, and communicating human resource services, programs, and procedures which recognize and respond to various needs and concerns.

University of Arizona Division of Human Resources, in partnership with college and departments, invites qualified HR professionals to apply for the position of Human Resource Generalist III. Multiple positions are available both in the central office and within college and departments. The successful candidates will be responsible for collaborating and supporting HR initiatives and policies related to recruitment/employment, compensation, leave administration, employee relations/performance management, and career development. Additionally, the HR Generalist III will contribute to the HR Client Services team’s and the college or department’s core functions with ATS and HRIS support as needed. This role requires a team approach that supports fulfilling the University’s mission to continuously improve how we educate and innovate, enabling us to lead the way in developing adaptive problem-solvers capable of tackling our greatest challenges.

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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Strategic:

• Advises on HR policies, procedures, and best practices, while co-creating and developing new best practices
• Communicates and creates trainings for Client Services Human Resources team
• Presents high quality training and development sessions
• Reports and analyzes HR metrics such as hiring, turnover, and employee relations trends
• Participates in Business unit (or College) leadership team meetings and advises on HR policies, procedures, and best practices, while co-creating and developing new best practices with the unit.
• Communicates training offerings from the Office of Learning and Development to assist Business Unit (or College) in delivery of employee and management training and development programs.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of HR policies, practices, and management to supervise, review, and approve work of team members.

Employee Relations, Organizational Culture, Compliance:

• Fosters effective working relationships with staff, students, and leaders by frequent interactions at all service location
• Works with supervisors and employees to support productive conversations and resolution to concerns, including support in writing discipline memos and other supporting documentation
• Consults with supervisors and senior management on performance management issues such as career conversations and corrective actions
• Responds to inquiries on polices or procedures related to employee concerns
• Working with the Sr. HR Partner, provides guidance and support for inquiry or investigation to ensure appropriate referral (i.e. OIE, DRC, Risk Management) and follow through to resolve the concern
• Oversees Leave and Retirement Process for employees in coordination with Division of HR
• Liaison for employee relations concerns, conducting initial meetings with supervisors regarding concerns, and working with the HR Director, provides guidance and support for inquiry or investigation to ensure appropriate referral and follow through to resolve the concern.
• Manages Leave and Retirement Process for Unit or College employees in coordination with Division of HR.

Compensation:

• Provides direction and guidance to unit leaders and management to ensure planning and changes are aligned with University Compensation Guidelines and policies
• Works with unit leaders and business managers to ensure the planning stages of compensation proposals such as new or replacement positions, career progressions, market and equity salary adjustments, supplemental compensation, etc. are budgeted and consistent with University Compensation Guidelines
• Identifies gaps where compensation practice may not align with guidelines and policy and includes Sr. HR Partner and Compensation Team to support mitigation of concerns

Employee Recruitment & Student Hiring:

• Using effective and creative strategies, collaborates to ensure that recruitment and hiring processes comply with policies/guidelines and laws/regulations by providing guidance to departments and search committees
• Proficient in utilizing Talent System, UAccess Employee, Handshake
• Collaborates with unit leaders to ensure successful new employee orientation and onboarding
• Attends community hiring events and may participate with local employment related committees/task forces

Student Worker Recruitment & Hiring:

• Proficient in utilizing Handshake student worker system.
• Partners with unit leaders to recruit and hire student workers in alignment with Division of HR best practices

Data Management:

• In collaboration with HR Workforce Systems and the HR Client Services Team HR Assistant(s), supports the annual roll-over process including coordination with supervisors on continuation of employee funding, renewal of Designated Campus Colleagues (DCC’s), and other year-end processes.
• Track Visa expiration dates and check in with unit leaders regarding Visa holders in their area regarding extension process on all Visa types. Work with unit leader in partnership with Arizona Global Office of Employee Immigration Services, Compliance & Contracts on questions related to Visa application and/or permanent residency packet when needed.
• Assists with administration of UAccess, Talent, Handshake and other systems activities
• May have approval authority for some transactions

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required.

• Three or more years of HR Generalist experience.
• Experience working with HRIS and ATS systems.
• Experience working at the University of Arizona.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certificate(s).
• Experience working with UAccess and Talent.
• Experience in a high volume recruiting and hiring environment preferred.