Human Resources Administrator

The School of Medicine Human Resources Cluster (HRC) is seeking a Human Resources Administrator (HR Support 2) to serve as the operational lead for specific HR processes and services. Serve as the point of contact for HR policy and process questions, escalating to more senior HR team members and subject matter experts as necessary. May serve as a team lead, assist with transactional improvement efforts, and audit and review the work of more junior HR team members. This position is 90% operational and 10% consultative.

The position is integral in ensuring accuracy and data integrity at the highest level while using Stanford HR systems in a fast-paced environment where it is essential that the HR Administrator work independently while managing a heavy workload and multiple competing projects. The HR Administrator’s role is a critical position providing HR support to the departments supported by the HRC. An ideal candidate will be able to work effectively and cooperatively in a fast-paced setting that requires the HR Administrator to prioritize tasks in order to meet various concurrent competing deadlines. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, both oral and written, be able to think analytically, and have exceptional attention to detail.

The HR Administrator will report directly to the HRC manager. This is a 100% FTE, continuing, non-exempt hourly position and will be considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid of working on-site and off-site), subject to operational needs. This position will be based in Palo Alto.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and use a telephone.
• Occasionally write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, sort/file paperwork.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, operate foot and/or hand controls.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Travel on campus to schools/units, out of town. Extended hours during peak periods, fiscal year-end, calendar-year end and pay period-end deadlines.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,