HR Generalist II (School of Government and Policy)

Johns Hopkins’ first new academic division since 2007, the School of Government and Policy is anchored at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in the nation’s capital. It draws on the university’s 150-year research tradition to develop innovative, evidence-based solutions and prepare the next generation of policy and public sector leaders to advance evidence-based solutions for the policy and governance challenges that matter most.

We are seeking a HR Generalist II who will be responsible for day-to-day administration of HR policies and programs covering several or all of the following: recruitment, compensation, benefits, training and education, employee and labor relations, safety, risk management, diversity awareness, and records administration. Provide comprehensive human resources support to its diverse staff team, including employee relations consultation, performance management and coaching, and internal policies and strategies for recruitment and retention and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The person filling this position will be working in a start-up environment – creating processes and procedures, navigating unexpected obstacles, and adapting to change frequently. An agile mindset and flexible approach to daily responsibilities is needed as we define new ways of working within a well-established university. We are seeking a solution-focused person with a demonstrated ability to create new paths to achieve results.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Employee Relations, Performance Management and Coaching

• Effectively manage employee relations issues and advise managers and supervisors on performance management and improvement strategies, coaching, and disciplinary processes.
• Make clear and appropriate recommendations to resolve complex employment-related matters consistent with university policies and know when to escalate matters for assistance and resolution,
• Work to ensure that workplace issues are properly identified, reported, investigated, and resolved.
• Provide coaching and training support to individual managers, staff, and staff teams to improve work performance and assist them in addressing HR-related transactions and processes.
• Develop and implement internal systems for performance management including a performance evaluation program consistent with university policies and practices .
• Help create and sustain a positive work environment by promoting and demonstrating employee relations practices that balance organizational and individual needs.
• Use working knowledge of employment laws and regulations and university policies to ensure compliance related to recruiting and employment, performance management, compensation, Family and Medical Leave (FML), disability and timekeeping.
• Ensure appropriate HR-related documentation and data integrity within relevant university and internal recordkeeping systems.

Talent Management

• Partner with managers and leaders to develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to support new projects and operations, and make recommendations and solutions for attracting, engaging, retaining and developing talent.
• Advise staff on training and professional growth opportunities available within the university and support the development of training and staff development policies and programs.
• Develop and track organizational performance against internal HR metrics for recruitment, onboarding and retention.
• Ensure smooth staff transitions, including performance of exit interviews, return of equipment and materials upon exit from employment.

Policies and Strategies

• Ensure that HR-related policies and strategies are consistent with and support organizational commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to increase workforce diversity, foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace, and establish accountability through data-driven metrics and strategies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of business and strategic plans that promote the growth, sustainability and smooth functioning of the department or center.
• Serve as the primary organizational resource for translation of university policies and procedures to meet the HR requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Four years of progressive experience in a professional human resources capacity.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.

Classified Title: HR Generalist II
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PC
Starting Salary Range: $55,145 - $96,760 Annually ($85,800 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia
Department name: Staff 
Personnel area: School of Government & Policy