Human Resources Generalist I

Posting Number req23732 Department HR Client Services Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Human Resources team is looking for a Human Resources Generalist I with a passion for teamwork, higher education, and customer service. This position requires a person with initiative and the ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and complex work environment. The successful candidate will join a team that supports all HR functions. You will assist with developing, coordinating, and implementing the University's human resource strategy so that the team attracts, manages, and retains the employees it needs to achieve its current and future objectives of the University of Arizona. In coordination with other human resource team members, you will review changes in policies or best practices, discuss upcoming projects and transactions, and areas for process improvement within the human resources department. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. Duties & Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: Administer the institution's human resource information system (HRIS) transactions for staff, faculty, postdocs, student workers, graduate assistant's and leadership. Maintain accurate and secure employee records. These transactions may include job changes, new hires, terminations, and MSS transactions. May update, and close out job postings on the on-line application and applicant tracking system, Talent, to ensure timely disposition of recruitments. May draft offer letters and work with related items for making offers and onboarding new employees. Supports HR team with preparation of analyzing position description forms, mapping positions to appropriate job classifications, preparing new position descriptions, and revising existing descriptions as needed. Interpret and provide direction to management and staff on ABOR policies, university rules and procedures involving employment, affirmative action, employer and employee relations, University Staff administration, training, benefits and organizational development. Assist with coordinating and administering a variety of programs and activities covering multiple HR activities. Assist departmental supervisors and managers with onboarding new employees. May coordinate hiring process and verify I-9 documentation, and complete E-Verify. Communicate status of actions to supervisor in order to mitigate problems and delays. Connect and work in tandem with or outsource to HR specialized units, such as Recruitment, Leaves, Compensation, and OLAD. Maintain a working relationship with leaders and staff by assisting with inquiries from employees. Additional duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of and skill in interpreting and applying state and federal statutes and ABOR, University and department policies and procedures. Knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.). Strong problem solving, analytical and organizational skills. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required. 1 year of relevant work experience required. Preferred Qualifications Previous work experience in a HR setting. Previous work experience in a college or university setting. Experience with direct customer service. Experience with ATS (preferably Cornerstone). Experience with UAccess Systems: Employee and Analytics. Experience with University of Arizona policies and procedures. FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Human Resources Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $ $35.70 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 8 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Career Stream and Level PC1 Job Family HR Generalists Job Function Human Resources Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) Number of Vacancies 2 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Alexia Aguilar | Open Date 8/26/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office