What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist position at University of Montana Foundation?
At the University of Montana Foundation, the lives we change will change the world. We inspire donors to bolster UM’s mission of providing an accessible, affordable, and world-class education.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the people and culture of the University we serve, fostering an environment allowing us to inspire each other to our best work. We act with integrity and respect, and work to create a team where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
Why Work for Us?
- Retirement Planning: 403(b) employer contribution of 11%, no employee match required!
- Flexible Work Arrangement: Opportunity for a hybrid remote work arrangement each week
- Generous Time off Benefits: Team members accrue four weeks of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year, with an additional 11 days of holiday leave
- Family Support: Paid parental leave for new parents
- Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, wellness program, and short-term and long-term disability pay protection benefits
- Career Advancement: Professional development opportunities
- Competitive Pay: Candidates can request the starting pay range by emailing humanresources@supportum.org
About the Opportunity :
The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for performing HR related duties on a professional level. The specialist coordinates several areas, including data upkeep and reporting, recruitment, onboarding, and off boarding.
The position will work closely with the Director of Human Resources to ensure organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answers frequently asked questions from employees relative to standard policies, hiring processes, etc; refers more complex questions to the Director of Human Resources
- Builds knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
- Coordinates ADP Human Resource Capital Management programs including Onboarding, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition modules.
- Coordinates and maintains full-cycle employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding, partnering with hiring managers to attract and hire talent, delivering structured onboarding for seamless integration, and administering compliant separation procedures while maintaining positive employee experience and accurate HR records
- Assists in the development of Procedures and Guidelines for all HR processes and confidential personnel files
- Assists the Director of Human Resources with various HR projects
Ideal Candidate:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, to handle sensitive issues, and to make sound decisions using good judgment, tact, and sensitivity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
- Act with professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity
- Think critically, synthesize information from a variety of sources, work collaboratively or independently as required
- Ability to work collegially and cooperatively with diverse internal and external constituencies
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity
The University of Montana Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process at the University of Montana Foundation, contact humanresources@supportum.org. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Additional Information
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Priority Application Date:
- Friday, June 12th. Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration.
If you do not meet all the qualifications of the position, you are still encouraged to apply.