HR GENERALIST

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) Office of Educational & Community Partnerships (ECP) seeks to implement new strategic community engagement initiatives designed to build a pipeline for academic programs across the university. The UCI Center for Educational Partnerships (CFEP) within ECP creates collaborations that support preparation for and success in higher education. Our focus is on helping students from under-resourced schools become competitive college applicants, thereby contributing to the University of California's success and its goal of academic excellence.

https://partnerships.uci.edu/

Under the general supervision of the Director of Strategy & Business Services, the HR Generalist supports different areas of HR at the most critical times for the departments of a large non-academic unit. The HR Generalist applies professional human resources, organization policies and procedures to provide guidance to supervisors and managers to resolve a variety of human resources issues of moderate scope and complexity. Assignments will include recruitment, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, training & development and onboarding functions during peak periods. Serve as primary back-up support for Payroll functions.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required:

• Analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations; demonstrates organizational skills and problem-solving skills. Has working knowledge of other areas of HR.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to independently multi-task and prioritize competing tasks.
• Ability to maintain sensitive/confidential information.
• Demonstrated analytical, active listening, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of UCPath.
• 1-3 years Experience working in a higher education setting.
• 1-3 years Experience working within a large unit with multiple levels of staffing, such as staff, supervisors, managers and student staff.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine 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, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.