Human Resources Generalist

Overview

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist offers crucial administrative, project-based, and analytical assistance to human resources operations within the Arthur Ashe Student Health & Wellness Center and supports Student Affairs as necessary. This role is integral to handling various HR functions in a unionized healthcare environment with diverse employment classifications and multiple unions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist HR leads in processing HR transactions efficiently.
• Support departments in recruitment activities and employee onboarding processes.
• Create, update, and maintain comprehensive job descriptions.
• Provide guidance regarding personnel policies, procedures, and benefit communications.
• Manage employee offboarding activities and maintain employment records accurately.
• Collaborate with Campus Human Resources (CHR) for approvals and exceptions when needed.
• Work effectively under pressure amidst shifting deadlines and priorities.
• Operate within a unionized setting covering various unions such as EX, NX, CX, HX, DX, TX, SV, RP, etc.

Qualifications

• One to three years of HR experience is required.
• In-depth knowledge of HR principles, employment practices, personnel policies, and collective bargaining agreements applicable to complex union environments.
• Proficiency in drafting accurate HR documents, correspondence, and using software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, HR systems, and other business tools.
• Preferred familiarity with the UCPath HR system.
• Understanding of employee benefits and leave programs including FMLA, university leave procedures, eligibility criteria, documentation, return-to-work processes, and interactive processes.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret data, resolve issues, and provide sound recommendations.
• Mathematical skills necessary for salary calculations, leave accrual, payroll adjustments, and other HR or financial transactions.
• Excellent oral and written communication capabilities to effectively and diplomatically engage a varied audience.
• Capacity to comprehend, apply, and explain diverse HR policies and procedures accurately.
• Sound judgment and discretion managing confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with employees, management, HR partners, payroll, and other stakeholders, delivering high-quality service.
• Effective prioritization and independent work skills to manage workload, interruptions, and changing priorities flawlessly.
• Preferred understanding of university personnel and payroll policies, collective bargaining agreements, and compliance requirements in university or healthcare contexts.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience/training is required.

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check and Live Scan background check prior to employment.
• Must undergo and pass a pre-placement physical and TB test to continue employment.
• Compliance with mandatory reporting under CANRA, requiring a signed acknowledgment for child abuse reporting.

Working Hours

The standard schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Union Coverage

This role is covered under the CX-Clerical & Allied Services union.

Salary Considerations

UCLA provides a salary range that considers various factors such as budget, candidate's experience, skills, education, and certifications. Salary offers at the higher end of the range are uncommon. Comprehensive benefits begin from day one. Detailed compensation estimators are available through UCLA’s system.