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HR Generalist 2, BEARS Region (7595U) – 40697 About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .
Departmental Overview
BEARS (Berkeley Educators and Administrators Regional Services) is not only the largest region, it supports the largest variety of personnel positions that make Berkeley such a fascinating place to work. The BEARS Region provides reliable, high-quality administrative support to faculty, academics, staff, student employees, and retirees in support of the UC Berkeley mission of teaching, research, and public service.
BEARS provides the following services:
Research Administration
BEARS helps UC Berkeley Faculty and Principal Investigators (PIs) focus on their groundbreaking and world-class research efforts by providing customized administrative and management support for research proposals, grants, awards, and contracts throughout various steps in the life cycle.
HR and Academic Personnel Support
The BEARS region provides administrative Human Resources and Academic Personnel Support (HR/APS) to the Berkeley campus, including support for hiring, appointments, separations, classifications and compensation, and performance management transactions. Our BEARS HR professionals strive to process status changes expediently. Human Resource Business Partners and Senior Human Resources Partners assist our campus clients with Employee and Labor Relations matters (in partnership with People & Culture) , strategic planning and reorganizations, accommodations as required under ADA, performance management, layoffs, recruitments, and general management advice.
Purchasing and Reimbursements (P&R)
BEARS provides support to the UC Berkeley campus with Purchasing services as well as assistance with complex Travel and Entertainment (T&E) Reimbursements.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 8/19/2022
Required Qualifications
Under general supervision, coordinates administrative tasks for the performance evaluation process, rewards and recognition programs, and compensation programs. Applies professional HR concepts when counseling employees concerning work-related issues of moderate scope and complexity. Provide guidance to supervisors and managers in developing job descriptions, facilitating benefits communications, and providing guidance on compensation programs, personnel policies, and procedures. Under general supervision provides advice and counsel to client groups according to established human resources policies and procedures. Generates reports in UC Systems, conducts HR trends analyses and helps develop resulting recommendations. Work in tandem with other teams, including First Contact, Payroll, HCM, Central Human Resources, Leaves, and Recruitment to manage sensitive and confidential information and effectively and collaboratively interacts with client groups.
Required Qualifications
Has working knowledge of HR generalist areas, such as compensation, benefits, leaves, recruitment, and employee/labor relations. Experienced in utilizing Excel and Word (E.G. creating formulas, reports, mail merge). Has analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrates organizational skills and problem-solving skills. Possesses basic knowledge of human resources policies and programs and campus policies and procedures. Knowledge of Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and/or other related business software programs and systems. Proficient in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing and in integrating information in the completion of assignments. Demonstrated ability to handle difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.
Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
This position is a 100% Career non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position and is eligible for full benefits. Hourly pay for this role is commensurate with experience. $30.90 – $34.50 / HR
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
