HR Generalist (7595U) BEST Region 41177 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
Berkeley Regional Services (BRS) is comprised of six (5) "service regions" that provide high-quality administrative support to their groupings of schools, colleges and departments.
The BEST (Biological, Environmental, Science & Technology) Region serves the Rausser College of Natural Resources, the Division of Biological Sciences in the College of Letters and Science, and related ORUs, museums, and field stations in the biological sciences. HR/APS supports hiring, appointments, separations, classification and compensation, performance management, payroll and timekeeping, and other HR activities in coordination with its partners in other teams across the UC Berkeley campus and the UCPath Center in Riverside, CA.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 8/30/2022
Responsibilities
This position involves recommending, developing, implementing, administering, coordinating, and/or evaluating Human Resources policies, labor contracts, statutes, programs and procedures. Independently performs a variety of HR tasks with frequently changing and competing priorities. Coordinates and brings to closure all phases of academic recruitments and selection process including managing job postings; screens applicants; closes out recruitment requisitions in AP Recruit and Search, and prepares job offer letters. Provides analyses for human resources issues that are intermediate in scope involving employee benefits, and coordinates employee benefits orientation sessions.
Coordinates student hiring for Graduate Student Researchers, Undergraduate Assistants, and Workstudy. Provides project support for Berkeley Regional Services managers and HR Generalist 3 and 4 staff and may provide service to a small client constituent. Manages personnel and medical records. Coordinates HR processes within BRS and looks for creative possibilities for continuous improvement of day-to-day operations of the Center.
Furthermore, this position is also intended as a learning opportunity to expose (under general supervision) the HR Generalist 2 to higher level work to prepare them for the next level in the job category.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT (40%) :
Manage the overall appointment process of Graduate Student Researchers (GSR), Student Assistant positions, and Training Grant Appointments, including initiation of recruitment, hire, rehire, transfer, and termination actions. Serve as the liaison for personnel matters with the Student Affairs Officers, Graduate Division, International Scholar's Office, Student Placement, Work-Study Office, Human Resources and Payroll Office. Provide tax guidance to foreign employees using GLACIER tax reporting system. Handle GSR fellowships, stipends and fee remission eligibility and monitor when applicable. Examine work-study funding and notify unit managers and supervisors of depleting work-study funds.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT AND RECRUITMENT MANAGEMENT (30%):
Applies knowledge of University policies and procedures to counsel department managers, employees and supervisors on employee and labor policies, procedures, and appropriate practices. Advises Faculty and Managers and communicates with foreign appointees regarding visa acquisition. Makes recommendations regarding visa type and timelines. Assists in the preparation of non-senate academic merit and promotion cases. Processes faculty summer salary, Assists in the coordination of Visiting Scholar, Postdoctoral Researcher, Visiting Student Researcher appointments. Serves as primary contact for academic recruitments. Posts positions in AP Search, AP Recruit and other academic job sites. Communicates with requestors and advises when applications are available for review. Occasionally reviews resumes and applications and serves on interview panels for a full range of academic positions
ONBOARDING AND BENEFITS COORDINATION/LIAISON (10%):
Provides comprehensive onboarding to new hires, rehires and transfers. May provide analyses for human resources issues that are intermediate in scope involving employee benefits. May develop the content of benefits orientation and conducts regular sessions when required. Provides benefits counseling to employees and serves as a liaison with the Benefits Office. Ensures all BELI codes are in compliance and reviews page center reports monthly, following up with all newly eligible employees.
LEAVE/DISABILITY MANAGEMENT (10%):
Assist Generalists with Family Medical leave and Worker's Compensation document preparation and mailings. Maintains leave and disability tracking roster.
RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND SPECIAL PROJECTS (10%):
Handles highly sensitive and confidential information and effectively and collaboratively. Manages CSS Records including personnel and medical files and ensures completeness and accuracy of all files. Follows up to obtain completed documents when required Responds to requests for records and coordinates personnel file reviews. Provides project support for managers and HR Generalist 3 and 4 staff Conducts HR trends analyses and helps develop resulting recommendations. Coordinates HR processes within the unit and looks for creative possibilities for continuous improvement of day-to-day operations. Runs reports for clients upon request
Required Qualifications
Ability to provide exceptional customer service in high volume, fast-paced, professional environment Has working knowledge of various areas of HR. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations Knowledge of basic relevant union/labor contracts Analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations Demonstrated organizational skills and problem-solving skills Experience working in a Talent Acquisition System and HRIS systems such as Peoplesoft or Oracle 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. Possess a high degree of political acumen and awareness Proven experience exercising strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Must possess ability to work rapidly and accurately with pressure of competing deadlines and frequent interruptions in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. Must be able to lift 15-20 pounds Knowledge of Filemaker and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications
Acquiring knowledge of campus policies and procedures and knowledge of functional areas including leaves of absence and payroll Possess basic knowledge of human resources policies, programs and University policies and procedures. Working knowledge of the Campus Personnel Payroll System (PPS) Experience with UC Berkeley on-line systems including HCM, PPS/OPTRS, BAIRS, BIS, DSAS, Pagecenter, and GLACIER.
Salary & Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html