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Posted: 18-Sep-24
Location: La Jolla, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 132243
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 9/20/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 10/01/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
UC San Diego career employees will have priority consideration for this position. Recruiters will begin to refer qualified internal applicants after the first 7 days of the job posting. Qualified external applicants may be referred to the hiring department, if a qualified pool of internal candidates is not identified and upon the request of the hiring manager.
Job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.
DESCRIPTION
The Human Resources Generalist uses theoretical and practical knowledge of the field of personnel management/human resources to interpret, research, and advise/instruct staff on UC and departmental policies and procedures regarding recruitment and hiring options, exceptions to policy, affirmative action regulations, training, classification, and payroll. This position researches and interprets UC Personnel Policies and bargaining unit contracts (CX, RX, SX, and TX) and advises staff. The position has a strong focus on staff recruitment, classification and compensation including recruiting new staff, answering questions about a wide variety of compensation/classification/benefits policies and procedures, orienting and guiding staff regarding leaves of absences and on the job injury procedures, collects and analyzes HR data.
This position focuses on overseeing Chemistry & Biochemistry staff recruitment & hiring activities, guiding supervisors and interacting with job applicants. Under the direction of the AP/HR Manager, the HR Generalist 2 oversees and monitors the entire recruitment process for entry level staff positions including taking preventive action to ensure timely recruitment activities from job posting through job offer (job posting; resume review; scheduling interviews; interview invitations; interview questions and screening tools; interview process; reference checks; job offer). The position trains supervisors and others on the UCSD HireOnline system and the nuances of resume screening and sometimes participates on an interview panel. The position also manages the onboarding of new employees.
This position manages the HR administration system (UCPath) data entry process for the Department. Responsible for the entry of standard position in UCPath (new hires, rehires, leave of absence, separations, etc.) and adjustments (in Paypath, Job Data, etc.) This position will serve as a backup timekeeper for both monthly and bi-weekly payroll.
The position interacts and shares information about a wide variety of topics affecting staff employees, including career staff, supervisors, students, and temporary appointments. The position provides information and online information regarding pay, benefits, job descriptions, and general personnel policies, serving as an information resource for the department's staff represented by multiple bargaining units (CX, TX, SX) and title codes.
The position is an expert on confidential paid and unpaid leaves of absence including FMLA, CFRA, Pay for Family Care and Bonding (PFCB)/parental leave, informing staff of their leave and pay options, coordinating the leave dates and medical notes, explaining pay impacts related to sick time/paid leave/disability. The position tracks all leaves, communicates with staff/supervisors, and makes entries into UCPath throughout the leave and ensures that all necessary documents are completed in a timely manner. The position also tracks and analyzes data such as recruitment timelines, employment status (Temps, STEs, student, and career FTEs), orientation attendance, LOAs, flexible schedules, performance appraisals, job descriptions, job postings, mandatory training, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and knowledge of functional area.
Analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations; demonstrates organizational skills and problem-solving skills. Has working knowledge of other areas of HR.
Basic knowledge of human resources policies and programs, and how they affect other organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrated understanding of the importance of ensuring an equitable, inclusive, and diverse working environment, with the ability to work as a part of a diverse and collaborative team. Demonstrated competency and commitment to equity, diver
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