What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at University of Alabama System Office?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary : Reporting to the Director of Human Resources (HR), the HR Generalist at the University of Alabama System Office (UAS) serves as a key contributor to the human resources team by providing comprehensive support across all areas of HR. This role focuses on fostering a supportive work environment, ensuring compliance with System Office policies and regulations, and delivering exceptional service to employees and leadership.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Serve as the initial HR contact to provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
- Coordinate the recruitment process, including posting job openings, screening applicants, and assisting hiring managers
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding programs to ensure new employees have a seamless transition into and out of the organization
- Provide extensive support to employees related to benefits, work with vendors to resolve benefit issues, and coordinate annual benefits enrollment
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and System Office regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, EEO, and ADA
- Support employee development by coordinating training programs and workshops as well as managing the performance management platform
- Maintain HR systems to ensure data accuracy and functionality; use HR systems to generate reports and metrics to support decision-making and identify trends
- Contribute to HR initiatives such as wellness activities and employee engagement strategies
- Participate in system-wide projects and provide HR expertise as needed
- Contribute to strategic growth of the department through process improvement, continuing education, and employee communication strategies
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Note to applicant : Applications must include a cover letter, resume, and complete contact information for three professional references who will be contacted only with the candidate's permission. Final salary will be commensurate with the overall qualifications of the selected final candidate.
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama System is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected vets and individuals with disabilities.
Application Deadline : 11 : 59p on February 23, 2025
