SACL-HR Specialist/Analyst (Hybrid Opportunity)

University of Massachusetts - Amherst, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Amherst, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The SACL-HR Specialist/Analyst at UMass Amherst plays a crucial role in supporting the business functions of the SACL-HR Matrix. This position operates under the general supervision of the Director of SACL Human Resources & Administrative Officer and is primarily responsible for collecting, compiling, and analyzing various HR metrics. The specialist will directly advise SACL-HR Leadership on matters related to staffing and optimization of personnel, as well as manage the Graduate Student Employment across SACL. This includes collaborating with SACL Leadership on staffing optimization of the graduate student workforce. In this role, the specialist will gather HR metrics and data from diverse sources, including the human resource information system (HRIS), payroll outputs, management and employee surveys, exit interviews, employment records, and government labor statistics. The analysis of this data will focus on identifying trends and patterns related to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws. The specialist will also suggest adjustments to business functions and personnel to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Additionally, the SACL-HR Specialist/Analyst will design, implement, and facilitate the orientation and onboarding processes for all new employees within SACL, ensuring adherence to best practices. Coordination of meetings, training, and events will be essential, as well as facilitating training for SACL managers and supervisors on employee relations and labor relations policies. The specialist will serve as a liaison to the Graduate School, the College of Education, and the Office of Human Resources regarding SACL Graduate student employees, managing the hiring processes and ensuring compliance with all related paperwork and procedures. The position requires a collaborative approach, engaging in cross-functional teams to support various SACL-HR functions. The specialist will also be responsible for maintaining compliance with Title IX, Clery, and other regulations, while contributing to a positive and respectful workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and compile HR metrics and data from various sources including HRIS and payroll outputs.
• Analyze data for trends and patterns related to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, and compliance with employment laws.
• Advise SACL-HR leadership on staffing optimization and personnel adjustments.
• Design, implement, and facilitate orientation and onboarding for new employees within SACL.
• Coordinate meetings, training, and events with SACL HR and facilitate training for managers and supervisors.
• Act as SACL's liaison to the Graduate School, College of Education, and Office of Human Resources regarding graduate student employees.
• Manage and track Graduate Student hiring processes and serve as the primary contact for graduate student employment matters.
• Ensure timely processing of Graduate Student hiring paperwork and status letters.
• Engage in cross-functional collaborative team approaches to SACL-HR functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of personnel management or human resources experience; or an Associate's degree with six (6) years of personnel management or human resources experience.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to manage concurrent priorities.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Nice-to-haves

• Contemporary knowledge of human resources best practices.
• Superior technology skills, including the ability to create and maintain systems using Microsoft products.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule opportunity.
• Access to professional development and training programs.
• Participation in a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.