University of Utah · 2 days ago
HR Generalist
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$51K/yr - $51K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Utah is the state’s flagship institution of higher education, and they are seeking two HR Generalists to support University and Academic Health Sciences staff. This early-career role focuses on providing front-line Human Resources support, executing employee lifecycle transactions, and assisting with recruiting and onboarding processes.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as a friendly, front-line point of contact for employees and managers, answering nuanced HR questions and directing more complex issues to senior HR team members
Process employee lifecycle transactions in the HRIS (e.g., hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations) according to established processes with accuracy and required approvals
Post job openings and support recruiting activities using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Assist with onboarding and pre-employment tasks, including ordering and tracking background checks, drug screens, and new hire documentation
Ensure HR actions follow established policies, procedures, and employment laws, with guidance and support from HR leadership
Track HR requests, approvals, and completed actions to ensure timely follow-through and clear documentation
Partner closely with HR team members to support day-to-day operations and special projects
Provide professional, responsive, and customer-focused support to assigned departments
Support additional HR activities and projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's degree
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
Demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description
Serve as a friendly, front-line point of contact for employees and managers, answering nuanced HR questions and directing more complex issues to senior HR team members
Process employee lifecycle transactions in the HRIS (e.g., hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations) according to established processes with accuracy and required approvals
Post job openings and support recruiting activities using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Assist with onboarding and pre-employment tasks, including ordering and tracking background checks, drug screens, and new hire documentation
Ensure HR actions follow established policies, procedures, and employment laws, with guidance and support from HR leadership
Track HR requests, approvals, and completed actions to ensure timely follow-through and clear documentation
Partner closely with HR team members to support day-to-day operations and special projects
Provide professional, responsive, and customer-focused support to assigned departments
Support additional HR activities and projects as needed
Preferred
1-3 years of experience in an HR, administrative, or customer service role
Experience with PeopleSoft and/or PeopleAdmin, or other HRIS
Strong organizational skills and follow-through when managing multiple requests
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Previous exposure to HR policies, procedures, and/or employment law
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel
Reliable and adaptable in an evolving environment
Benefits
Excellent health, dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions
11 paid Holidays per year
Generous paid leave time, including paid parental leave
Flexible spending accounts
50% tuition reduction for employee after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years
Free transit on most UTA services
A Wellness Program to promote health and quality of life
Growth and professional development opportunities
Staff perks, including access to Red Butte Garden, UMFA, and Natural History Museum of Utah
Discounts on a variety of products & services, including athletic events, cell phone plans, Hyatt legal plans, auto, home, accident, & pet insurance, health & fitness, restaurants, retail, travel, & more
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
10001+ employees
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