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HR Generalist 2 (7595U) SHARE Region 54031 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu.

Departmental Overview

The SHARE Region provides Human Resources, Research Administration, Purchasing & Reimbursement and Payroll & Timekeeping services that departments and ORUs in our region require. SHARE HR handles Payroll and Timekeeping for all of the units we serve and we work to ensure employees are paid timely and accurately.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 3/24/2023

Responsibilities

Involves recommending, developing, implementing, administering, coordinating, and / or evaluating Human Resources policies, labor contracts, statutes, programs and procedures covering several of the following: recruitment, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, payroll, benefits, welfare programs, training and development, visa procurement, inter-location transfers, and employee services.

• Appointment Administration: Under general supervision, compiles personnel information,collects appointment data, monitors appointment spreadsheets and confirms appropriate authorizations and eligibility. Performs onboarding and benefits counseling as needed. Audits UCPath entries from mass or individual transactions and ensure all necessary corrections are done.
• Generates reports in UC Systems; UCPath, Smartsheet, Cal Answers, GLACIER, VSPAGateway and Cognos for analysis of personnel activity, compliance and corrections. Monitors appointment end date reports and partners with the department or unit to ensure visas and reappointments are processed timely. Monitors SmartSheet GSI/GSR/Reader/Tutor appointments as well as student assistant and CWR appointments.
• Provides guidance to supervisors and managers in developing job descriptions and postings, guidance on leaves for UCPath entry, and providing guidance on PPSM compensation programs, PPSM personnel policies, and procedures.
• Submits UCPath templates and transactions related to student populations. Audits submissions for accuracy and timeliness of UCPath deadlines.
• Works with other functional HR teams to ensure that late payments are issued timely, onboarding hand offs are managed proactively and issues that may result in a grievance are escalated.
• Manages sensitive and confidential information and effectively and collaboratively interacts with client groups and other SHARE functional groups.
• Under general supervision, develops professional development tracking systems and reports for client groups.
• Conducts HR trends analyses and helps develop resulting recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations; demonstrates organizational skills and problem-solving skills. Has working knowledge of other areas of HR.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html&source=gmail&ust=1674324686328000&usg=AOvVaw2GpIWYW1GodaOMhx7gsK4r' href='https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=3995041&targetURL=http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html' style='font-variant-ligatures:normal; text-align:start; white-space:pre-wrap; color:blue; text-decoration:underline' target='_blank'>Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $27.19 - $30.00 hourly.

This is a 100%, non-exempt hourly paid contract appointment that ends 6 months from the date of hire.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

This position is eligible for up to 100% remote work.

This is not a Visa opportunity.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California 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, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.



For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.





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