Human Resources Generalist, 6 month fixed term

Core Duties

• Consult with managers on fundamental compensation-related matters (salary actions, bonuses, supplemental pay, assignment of employees to job titles), consulting with more senior HR team members and/or central compensation team on moderately complex matters as needed.
• Support the area's salary planning program to meet school/unit and university guidelines.
• Consult with managers on fundamental disability/leave and workers’ compensation matters (eligibility, process, accommodations), consulting with more senior HR team members or subject matter experts on moderately complex matters as needed.
• Educate and train managers to meet the university's guidelines.
• Advise managers on interim staffing plans resulting from team member absences.
• Consult with managers on fundamental employee labor relations matters (corrective action, investigations, workplace accommodations, wage/hour, layoffs, terminations).
• Educate and train managers to meet university guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of surveys and initiatives to assess and support a positive work environment for employees and managers.
• Educate and train managers on creating and sustaining a positive work environment for their teams.
• Support fundamental functions, and record retention.
• Generate and explain standard reports (turnover, movement, accrual usage, etc.) to managers regarding their teams, utilizing human resources expertise to provide analysis and recommendations.
• Educate and train managers on understanding, interpreting, and applying available reports.
• Consult with managers on fundamental performance management matters (setting expectations and goals, regular check-ins, developing positive performance/behaviors, conducting annual reviews).
• Educate and train managers on best practices to foster strong performance and meet university guidelines.
• Consult with managers on talent acquisition matters (creating job postings, determining job-specific competencies, interviewing tools & techniques, candidate selecting & onboarding).
• Educate and train managers to foster a positive candidate experience and meet university guidelines.
• May oversee the school/unit’s onboarding and exit processes to ensure a smooth experience for employees.
• Consult with managers and employees on talent development matters (aligning business goals with personal motivation & talents, promoting professional development opportunities, coaching/mentoring/networking).
• Educate and train managers to foster a positive professional development experience for employees seeking growth.
• Monitor accuracy of transactions completed by junior team members.
• Process fundamental transactions and train others as needed on a case-by-case basis.
• May be responsible for the management of direct reports, including their recruitment, onboarding, development, compensation, and performance management.
• Guide direct reports in providing fundamental and moderately complex HR support and services to employees and managers in the school/unit.
• Maintain consistency with and support UHR and Stanford policies, procedures and requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Facilitate initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.
• Facilitate annual compliance training and employee education sessions.
• Support recruitment activities (recruiting continuous and temporary positions) and serve as onboarding ambassador.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years of relevant human resources experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Experience as a senior trainer or learning and development consultant preferred.
  • Experience as a talent acquisition specialist preferred.
  • Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
    • Behavioral competencies: Refer to competencies for HR Support.
    • Technical Competencies: Strong HCM/ATS experience and proficiency with business applications, Microsoft Office suite, Google suite, etc.; knowledge and demonstrated experience in at least two human resources areas, including: employee relations, employment and labor law, compensation, staffing and employment, training and development, performance coaching and management, and organizational development.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism, confidentiality, and care.

    Physical Requirements

    • Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and use a telephone.
    • Sometimes write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, sort/file paperwork.
    • Rarely kneel/crawl, operate foot and/or hand controls.

    Working Conditions

    • Travel on campus to schools/units, out of town.