The Senior HR Generalist will be a member of the UT System Administration (UTSA) HR team, and will perform a variety of complex human resources duties on a professional level, partnering closely with senior leadership to support HR processes and strategies for UTSA and campuses across the UT System. The Senior HR Generalist will provide comprehensive HR support in the areas of talent management, employee relations, total rewards, and analytics. Reporting to the Executive Director of HR Administration, the successful candidate will understand and support the accomplishment of strategic priorities and will build credible relationships to promote organizational effectiveness and a positive employee experience.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Administers HR plans and procedures for UTSA employees and provides support to campuses as needed
- Performs special projects and research on topics related to the effective and efficient HR practices
- Executes HR strategies in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the University of Tennessee System
- Develops and delivers training sessions to employees and leaders at all levels of the organization on a variety of HR subject areas
- Reviews, recommends, and implements HR metrics to measure data that will provide insights for HR decisions
- Provides guidance and assistance to employees in the area of Total Rewards
- Serves as a contact for classification and benefits inquiries
- Coordinates initial classification reviews with hiring managers for staff positions
- Partners with UTSA Compensation for formal position review processes
- Provides support and guidance on all aspects of employee relations matters including disciplinary actions, conflict/dispute resolution and performance management
- Works collaboratively with leadership to proactively identify issues and recommend solutions to resolve
- Under the direction of the Executive Director of Talent Management, the HR Business Partner will
- Manages full-cycle recruitments
- Advises candidates, search committees, and hiring officials on search procedures and best practices
- Reviews, edits, and posts job requisitions and announcements
- Partners with the Chief Inclusion Strategy Officer to create diverse candidate pools and follow established hiring procedures
- Facilitates onboarding processes for new employees
The Senior HR Generalist will support a culture of engagement and belonging by treating others with dignity and respect at all times, and by exhibiting conduct that reflects a commitment to inclusion, diversity and engagement (IDE.) The HR Business Partner will respectfully communicate and cooperate with all employees and will actively participate in diversity awareness learning and development opportunities to enhance knowledge and eradicate racism in the workplace. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to the system-wide mission and fully embrace the University's Be One UT Values.
