University of Arizona · 2 days ago
Human Resources Generalist III
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Arizona is seeking a Human Resources Generalist III to support strategic HR initiatives aligned with university priorities. This role involves overseeing a small team, contributing to recruitment, employee relations, and performance management, while fostering effective working relationships across the university.
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Responsibilities
Participates in unit leadership team meetings and advises on HR policies, procedures, and best practices, while co-creating and developing new best practices with the unit
Reports and analyzes HR metrics such as hiring, turnover, and employee relations trends to share with unit leadership
Drafts organizational structures for Sr. HR Partner review and communicates reasoning for staffing plan recommendations
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
Fosters effective working relationships with staff, students, and leaders by frequent interactions at all service locations
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
Works with the Sr. HR Partner to provide guidance and support for inquiry or investigation to ensure appropriate referral (i.e. OIE, DRC, Risk Management) and follow through to resolve the concerns
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of HR policies, practices, and management to supervise, review, and approve work of team members
Acts as team lead and oversees transactional work of Generalists positions
Provides shadowing and on the job training
Manages and monitors daily activities and processes
Manages local level SOPs in harmony with standard HR SOPs
In collaboration with HR Workforce Systems and Human Resources Generalist II and I 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
Tracks Visa expiration dates and checks in with unit leaders regarding Visa holders in their area regarding extension process on all Visa types. Works 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required
Knowledge of and skill in applying the principles, practices, and procedures of human resources administration in the areas of recruitment and employment, compensation and classification, employee relations, and employee development and training
Knowledge of and skill in interpreting and applying state and federal statues and applicable rules and regulations related to the management of human resources
Skill in facilitating meetings and delivering presentations
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to effectively communicate
Skill in professional writing
Ability to effectively lead and supervise, review, and approve work of team members
Preferred
Three (3) or more years HR Generalist experience
Experience working with HRIS and ATS systems
Experience working in HR at a higher education institution
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certificates
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
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