Creighton University Hiring for Senior Human Resource Generalist – Phoenix at Phoenix, Arizona Full Time

We are looking to hire an experienced Senior HR Generalist to join our team at the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance and Phoenix campus.
At Creighton University, our Senior HR Generalists are seen as frontline thought partners to anticipate human resources related needs and help deliver value-added services in helping fulfill the mission, goals and strategic priorities of the university.
In this role, you’ll work with our faculty and staff to create a positive employee experience and help position Creighton as an employer of choice.
Change the World From Here
At Creighton, you are part of something big. Your skills and passions unite with thousands of faculty, staff and students inspired to change the world. Here, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year-old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values. And it all starts with you.

Key Responsibilities

• Management Partnering:
  • The Senior HR Generalist is responsible for consulting and advising client groups on the full spectrum of HR, including but not limited to HR policies and procedures, employee relations, engagement, onboarding, retention, management and staff development, performance management and coaching, compliance and service delivery using best practices and knowledge of applicable federal and state laws along with university regulations and policies.
• Employee Relations:
  • The Senior HR Generalist is responsible for Employee Relations for Creighton employees located in Phoenix. This includes conducting and documenting investigations and resolving employment issues, including the coordination of complex matters with HR Leadership and General Counsel at Creighton University.
• Employee Engagement:
  • The Senior HR Generalist will collaborate with the Creighton University leaders in Phoenix to build and foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds and traditions, and that is consistent with Creighton’s mission as a Jesuit, Catholic employer.
• Faculty and Staff Recruitment:
  • The Senior HR Generalist will partner with key stakeholders on faculty searches and help facilitate staff recruitment needs for the Creighton University Phoenix campus, which includes recruitment tactics, interviewing and selection of employees to bolster Creighton’s mission.
• Onboarding:
  • With support from Creighton’s Human Resources Team in Omaha, the Senior HR Generalist in Phoenix will ensure that all new Creighton employees in Phoenix have an efficient and impactful onboarding experience. This includes working with department leaders to make arrangements prior to the employee’s first day and ensuring all necessary pre-hire information is collected from the employee (application, resume, background check, reference, I-9, tax forms). The Senior HR Generalist will lead New Hire Orientation Sessions, in partnership with Omaha team.
• Benefits, Compensation and Payroll Consultation:
  • The Senior HR Generalist will respond to basic questions about benefits, compensation and benefits and will collaborate with the HR service team members in Omaha to resolve complex issues.
• Performance Management:
  • The Senior HR Generalist is responsible for leading the Performance Management Process for Creighton employees in Phoenix. This includes advising managers and employees on goal setting, evaluation and documentation of performance. In addition, the Senior HR Generalist will provide advice and consultation to managers as needed to deal with employees whose performance is not meeting expectations.
• Talent Development:
  • The Senior HR Generalist will partner with the Senior Talent Development Specialist in Omaha to provide learning and development opportunities for Phoenix employees.
• Leadership Responsibility:
  • The Senior HR Generalist will not be directly responsible for the management of other employees but will lead through influence.
• Human Resources Competencies:
  – Business Acumen
  – Communication
  – Consultation
  – Critical Evaluation
  – Ethical Practice
  – Global & Cultural Awareness
  – HR Expertise
  – Leadership & Navigation
  – Relationship Management

About the Phoenix Campus
At Creighton University, we’re committed to preparing students to work for the greater good. That means going where there’s a need and providing the opportunity to work in a wide variety of clinical settings with diverse patient populations. That’s why we have expanded our suite of health sciences degree programs in Phoenix with a new campus featuring a full four-year medical school and physician assistant, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy and occupational therapy programs.
Creighton University’s expansion to Phoenix includes the construction of a 183,000 square foot campus. Opened in 2021, the Creighton University Phoenix Campus will be home to 900 students in the School of Medicine, College of Nursing and School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management or a related field of study
• 4+ years HR generalist experience with strong knowledge of employee relations and organizational change.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experienced in partnering with management, leadership, and employees to provide HR solutions, strategies, and tactics to solve human capital issues.
• Solid working knowledge of state & federal employment regulations and related human resources compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated strong communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  Robust working knowledge of applicant tracking software/systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with Taleo and Oracle Fusion desired.

Physical Demands:

• 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. The Senior HR Generalist will be required to travel by plane to Omaha, up to 10% of the time. Routine local travel within Phoenix will be required to visit various work sites.

Physical Demands:

• 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position may require long hours and weekend work

Physical Requirements:

• Seeing: 75 – 100%
• Hearing: 75-100%
• Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 0 -25%
• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0-25 %
• Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 – 100%
• Travel: No
• Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: No

AAP/EEO Statement:
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Disclosure Statement:
This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.