HR GENERALIST 2 - Contract Staff (Hybrid)

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Campus Recreation serves as an integral part of university life by offering diverse sports, recreational and fitness activities that are fun, vigorous healthy and conducive to personal wellness. We support the academic mission by creating a climate that motivates individuals to embrace healthy lifestyles, build social communities and develop leadership opportunities that contribute to anteater pride. The vision of the department is to provide programs and services to the anteater community in a manner that meets or exceeds the standards of excellence of the University.

Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Generalist 3, the HR Generalist 2 is responsible for the effective management of all staff personnel and payroll actions for the Campus Recreation Department. The position will maintain statistical data, personnel and payroll records, and will serve as the Campus Recreation coordinating point for personnel and payroll actions. Applies professional human resources, organization policies and procedures to provide guidance to supervisors and managers to resolve a variety of human resources issues of moderate scope and complexity. This position is a 1-year contract role with the possibility of additional 1-3 year extension and/or the possibility of converting to a career position upon future funding availability. This is a hybrid role with four days reporting for in-person work at our Irvine campus and one day of remote work during the academic year.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $63,800 - $87,700 (Annual).

Required:

• Analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations; demonstrates organizational skills and problem-solving skills. Has working knowledge of other areas of HR.
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and knowledge of functional area.
• Basic knowledge of human resources policies and programs, and how they affect other organizational policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of a human resources management system (HRMS), and / or other related business software programs and systems Demonstrated computer skills; including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, E-mail, web browser software.
• Proficient in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing and in integrating information in the completion of assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented, resourceful and possess exceptional level of tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to handle projects independently, with absolute confidentiality and sensitivity to campus policies.
• Ability to set priorities independently to reflect relative importance of job responsibilities.
• Skill to independently investigate issues and to compile report and project materials.
• Analytical skills to effectively organize and analyze complex personnel data, as well as various government and university regulations, and make recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, industrial psychology, HR management or related area
• 3-5 years of experience as a human resources generalist or in administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience using the UCPath system.
• Demonstrated knowledge of university personnel/payroll policies and procedures.

Special Conditions:

• This position's schedule is M-F and during traditional work hours. However, weekend or non-traditional work hours may be required for special projects or busy times of the year, or when strict deadlines must be met. In the case of extended hours, this position may be required to work those hours.
• Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check, verification and continued monitoring or licensure as it applies to the position, and successful completion of our background review or credentialing process, as appropriate to the position.
• The employee must comply with OSHA, CA/OSHA, and CDC recommendations and requirements regarding vaccination and testing of university employees. This includes, but may not be limited to annual flu vaccinations, and must comply with CDPH and UC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy by providing proof of full vaccination or submitting a request for Exception.
• Per the UC Ethics Briefing, the employee is responsible for reporting any and all potential conflicts of interest to their supervisor in a timely manner.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.