Human Resources Generalist

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

388d • $54,036 - $83,201

About The Position

Stanford University is seeking a Human Resources Generalist who will act as the first point of contact for most human resources inquiries, serve as a resource to staff and faculty on human resources policies, procedures, and practices, as well as provide human resources administrative support. You will be part of the Pathology HR team and provide support in the areas of Job Classifications, recruitment, process improvement, performance appraisals, employee relations, visas, as well as supporting many other areas. Working directly under the Associate Director of Human Resources and General Operations, this person will need to have a strong base of HR knowledge in order to maintain a high level of HR service to the Department of Pathology. You should be highly organized, proactive, extremely detail-oriented, and be able to multi-task with ease in a fast-paced environment. Regardless of your assignment, you will be expected to demonstrate strong business judgement, professional etiquette and develop program management skills. In addition to having a 'can-do' attitude and pleasant demeanor, you must have extraordinary communication skills that allow you to interact with a diverse group of people.

Requirements

• Associate degree and four years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying and interpreting human resources policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing programs and/or projects.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle highly sensitive and personal information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
• Ability to work independently, consistently follow through with projects and assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to independently draft effective correspondence and documentation.
• Demonstrated strong and effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Must be skilled in human resource management systems, such as PeopleSoft and time/leave systems.

Nice To Haves

• PHR or SHRM-CP
• Highly organized and detail-oriented in order to provide timely and accurate work
• Experience in an academic environment working with faculty
• Experience writing job descriptions and classifying employees, both exempt and non-exempt
• Knowledge base of compensation procedures and theories
• Basic Employee Relations experience
• Familiarity with Visa Processing, H-1B, O and TN
• Experience processing transactions in PeopleSoft
• 1-2 years of supervision or mentoring of staff

Responsibilities

• Interpret human resources policies, and provide advice on human resources processes, procedures, and issues.
• Facilitate the recruitment process by providing advice to hiring managers on job postings, advertising, interview questions, and reference checking.
• Conduct pre-screening, including sourcing and interviewing, to refer qualified applicants to hiring managers.
• Design and manage onboarding and exit processes.
• Manage HRIS data management activities, including PeopleSoft transactions.
• Monitor personnel action reporting to ensure data integrity and compliance, and research and resolve pay issues.
• Develop and maintain a variety of reports and queries.
• Analyze and monitor data to recommend and implement process and practice improvements.
• Explain applicable workers' compensation, disability, leave policies, and procedures.
• Manage appropriate documentation and generate related correspondence.
• Coordinate the communication and management of the annual performance appraisal and salary planning processes.
• Guide managers in the process of selecting job descriptions and developing job postings.
• Act on behalf of the manager/director for human resources matters in his/her absence.
• Manage the process for academic and staff appointments/reappointments and student/post-doctoral appointments.
• Support and/or implement compliance programs.
• Conduct research in support of workplace investigations.
• Direct the work of Human Resources Admin 1.

Benefits

• Events and programs for children, sports camps, tuition options
• World class intellectual stimulation through learning and development classes, workshops, and onsite conferences from leading edge speakers and faculty
• Work/life and family friendly policies and reimbursement
• Participation in Stanford's social responsibility and sustainable programs for a better world
• A vibrant university culture that values the uniqueness of each individual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree