Human Resource Generalist - University of California- Riverside

Position Information

Join our Team! Human Resource Generalist for Bourns College of Engineering:

We’re seeking a dedicated HR Generalist to join the Bourns College of Engineering and support our mission to foster a thriving academic environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our faculty and staff, ensuring smooth HR operations and promoting a positive, compliant workplace culture.

What Will You Do?

As the HR Generalist, you will play a key role in supporting the Bourns College of Engineering with recruitment, employee relations, leave administration, and compliance. You’ll guide hiring managers and search committees on best practices, facilitate the development of job descriptions, and ensure adherence to affirmative action and university policies. Acting as the college’s leave specialist, you’ll oversee leave administration, manage sensitive personnel information, and support HR initiatives across the college by analyzing HR data, coordinating UCPath transactions, and maintaining compliance with mandatory training and reporting.

Why Join Us?

At Bourns College of Engineering, you’ll work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly support academic excellence and the well-being of our staff and faculty. As part of a collaborative and innovative HR team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, make an impact through meaningful HR initiatives, and be a trusted advisor to departments across the college. If you’re passionate about HR and enjoy supporting a diverse and engaged campus community, we encourage you to apply!

The full salary range for the HR Generalist is $29.21 - $51.15 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Education

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)

Experience Requirements

• 2 - 4 years of related experience. (Required)

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and knowledge of functional area. Analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations; demonstrates organizational skills and problem-solving skills. Has working knowledge of other areas of HR. Knowledge of a human resources management system (HRMS), and/or other related business software programs and systems. Demonstrated ability to handle difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively. Proficient in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing and in integrating information in the completion of assignments. Basic knowledge of human resources policies and programs, and how they affect other organizational policies and procedures. Direct experience interpreting and applying policies in complex or unionized environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Skilled in screening resumes, interviewing, and supporting search committees, with the ability to assess candidate qualifications against job requirements and university standards. Skilled in administering and interpreting complex leave policies, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and providing clear guidance to employees and managers on leave options and processes. Experienced in utilizing UCPath, ServiceLink, and payroll systems to process HR transactions accurately, coordinate with relevant departments, and resolve inquiries efficiently. In-depth knowledge of university or public-sector HR policies and procedures, including experience within an academic, government, or complex organizational setting (e.g., experience with university policies, labor relations, or compliance with federal/state regulations).

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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