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HR Communications Specialist

University of California Riverside

Job Number: 26183369
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Salary: $80,100 - $135,600

Position Information
This position is designated as a Career Ladder recruitment, which means the hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. Therefore, this position is currently posted as a Communications Specialist/level 3/recruitment ID# 25970502 and/or Communications Specialist/level 4/recruitment ID# 26183369). Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match for your skills. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the recruitment for which they applied. If you wish to be considered in both pools or are unsure for which level to apply, please apply for all positions.

Under the direction of the HR Director of Employee and Organizational Development or Executive Director of HR Partners and in support of HR's strategic objective to deliver progressive internal HR communications, variety of information and services designed to build and sustain an engaged and highly competent workforce, the HR Communications Specialist independently oversees and maintains the HR website ensuring information is current and relevant; researches, develops, and administers HR communications and projects, and; leads the department in the overall development and publishing of professional HR communications to the campus and beyond. The Specialist independently and/or collaboratively researches content and develops PowerPoint/Visio presentations/resource documents designed to effectively inform management on key, high priority HR issues; leverages analytics and reports to determine effectiveness and seeks continual improvements of communication initiatives. The incumbent develops queries and generates meaningful metrics in direct support of the operations of HR; maintains records and generates reports for a variety of HR communications/functions. The position provides support with UC Riverside's Office of Communications' projects related to HR communication initiatives.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required Master's degree in a related field. Preferred


Experience

Experience
Requirement 6 - 10 years of related experience. Required


Minimum Requirements
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical applications to direct professional technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.
Advanced skills to create, develop, and implement long and short term strategic communication plans.
Advanced skills to advise and consult management on all aspects of communications, ranging from developing effective communication strategies to appropriately responding to inquiries regarding sensitive or complex issues or information.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem recognition, avoidance, and resolution skills.


Preferred Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.

Advanced knowledge of the organization, including its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure; strong knowledge of current affairs and issues in higher education and/or health sciences.



Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

To apply, please visit: https://irecruitportal.ucr.edu/irecruit/!Controller?action=jobs_webui.show_page&page=jobs_detail&requisition_id=26183369&profile_id=&module=jobs







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