Senior Generalist, Human Resources & Faculty Affairs

Senior Generalist, Human Resources & Faculty Affairs

The Senior Generalist, Human Resources and Faculty Affairs, will provide comprehensive support to Human Resources/Faculty Affairs, collaborating on departmental projects as needed. They will regularly meet with HR/FA Manager(s) and/or Director(s) to request updates, participation in team meetings to review transaction statuses. Additionally, they will assist in training and mentoring colleagues, while serving as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely processing of HR/FA transactions. The Senior Generalist will offer guidance to peers and provide backup support as required, including vacation coverage for departments. They should demonstrate solid knowledge and the ability to handle typical situations independently or with minimal supervision. Further, they will work with lower-level roles to maintain consistent resolution of typical situations.

Responsibilities

The Senior Generalist, HR/FA will:

• Meet regularly with Directors or designee, to provide updates on request status. May attend meetings with the HR/FA team and/or Division Administrator or his/her designee to review the status of HR/FA transactions.
• Assist with training, mentoring and education of peers, colleagues and new hires in relevant areas of expertise.
• Liaise with internal and external constituents to resolve issues and to ensure timely processing of new-hire/appointment, reappointment, termination and other related transactions.
• Provide back-up support and guidance to other generalists, managers and directors, as necessary.
• Provide vacation and time-off back-up coverage for departments (may provide short-term or extended coverage assignments).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required. Must be resourceful, organized and detail and task oriented with the ability to establish priorities and follow up on multiple issues in a time-sensitive manner. Skilled at working under pressure and with minimal supervision and sound independent judgment required. Ability to exercise a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, firmness, and collaboration in dealing with individuals at all levels. Strong analytical and tenacious problem-solving skills necessary Excellent computer skills including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, including knowledge of databases and advanced spreadsheet skills required. Must be able to quickly acquire knowledge of University policies, procedures, and systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Certification (SHRM, Labor Relations, HR, etc.) preferred
• Healthcare and/or Academic Medicine experience preferred
• Human Resources experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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