Under limited supervision, performs various Human Resources related duties at the professional level and carries out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: primarily recruitment, compensation, immigration, employee relations, human resource projects, human resources information systems.

Principal Opportunities:

The role of Human Resource Representative II offers the successful candidate incredible partnership opportunities at a critical time in UTEP’s history. As a key player in building a reputable team and creating best practices in HR, the HR Representative II will work closely with Associate Director as well as other team members within HR.
The successful candidate will work with a wide variety of departments within UTEP, to include but not limited to Deans, Provost, Professors, and departmental/college staff all of whom are energized to be actively engaged and look forward to collaborating with Human Resources to shape and address their hiring needs.

About UTEP HR

The Human Resources division at The University of Texas at El Paso strives to be a model of excellence in providing services to the administration and employees of the University of Texas at El Paso through trust, respect, integrity, and credibility.

Our vision is to provide members of the university community with outstanding customer service, efficient systems, and consultative efforts of Human Resources.

Conducts full-cycle recruitment efforts for all exempt and non-exempt personnel; develops recruitment programs to attract applicants and to fill specific job openings; performs reference checks and/or schedule interviews for candidates upon request.

Reviews and approves employment requisition for posting; writes and places job advertising in various media; develops and coordinates internal job posting program and writes job postings.

Maintains a heavy administrative process; posts positions, conducts background checks, reviews for quality assurance, generates reports on quarterly metrics, and oversees the maintenance and administration of the applicant tracking system; Tracks applicant pool for compliance purposes, generating reports based on this data.

Participates in developing goals and objectives for respective area of responsibility and improve HR processes and systems; administers various human resources plans and procedures, assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains policies and procedures manuals.

Assists in the evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals; recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvement in efficiency of department and services provided.

Responsible for closing out all recruitment efforts, including but not limited to, onboarding, offer letters, orientation set up, submitting electronic processing for new hires, preparing post job offer information, and communications with Hiring Department/Officials.

Provides information about the organization and job opportunities to potential applicants; coordinates participation in, sets up display, and works at job fairs.

Responsible for reviewing, tracking, and updating internal forms utilized for position classifications and Standard Operating Procedures.

May assist with the administration of compensation program; creates, reviews, and/or edits job descriptions written by others; confers with management and supervisors to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and skills.

Coordinates communications with applicants; generates offer letter and rejection notifications for candidates; reviews appointment data in HRIS system, and submits approved appointment actions; processes temporary hire requests and participates in ad hoc projects.

Participates in administrative staff meetings and other various types of meetings and seminars. Participation in annual campus functions and events such as commencement, convocation, retirement activities, health fairs and job fairs. Occasional travel may be required.

Keeps abreast of law changes through UT System. Complies with all State and University policies.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems such as PeopleSoft, eForms, and other processing software.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum education requirment: Bachelor’s degree from four year college or university within area of assigned responsibility.

Minimumum experience requirement: Five years related experience to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2-3 years’ experience in human resources focused in recruitment, onboarding, and/or generalist HR role in higher education.

Experience with PeopleSoft.

Must be a highly motivated self-starter who needs minimal direction and works well with multi-disciplinary teams.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

During the COVID-19 outbreak, telework is highly encouraged for positions with duties that can be accomplished remotely. However, many UTEP staff positions require you to be on campus if required by the department.

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.