Human Resources Specialist (0080538)

(*Denotes Essential Functions)

• *Provides direct System-level Human Resources (HR) support to assigned units on the full range of technical and administrative HR management services.
• *Assists in providing guidance and consultative services in all areas of HR including recruitment and selection APT salary placement benefits classification and compensation labor relations staff development etc.
• *Serves as HR Point of Contact (POC) for designated units in the University System exercising increased functional independence in evaluation and addressing a broad range of HR related issues.
• *Assists with ensuring propriety and compliance with applicableFederal and State laws university and UH policies and procedures and acceptable HR practices.
• *Assists in providing labor relations support to System and Campus offices including conducting investigations as needed.
• *Assists in providing technical advice and assistance to HR representatives supervisors and managers regarding HR issues classification and compensation misconduct and employee performance evaluations including extensions and notice to improve performance and terminations due to performance or misconduct.
• *Prepares reviews audits and executes appropriate HR documentation ensuring propriety and compliance with applicable collective bargaining provision university policies and procedures Federal and State laws etc.
• *Reviews position requests; assists with analysis and update of position duties; and oversees recruitment efforts; and other HR actions.
• Assists in reviewingreorganization and organizational chart updates from a HR classification supervisory and position use perspective.
• *Participates in special projects in areas of human resources management. Requires timely and thorough research analyses extraction of pertinent information and data and development of recommendations to improve operational efficiencies.
• *Keeps abreast of emerging HR legislation policies procedures and practices.
• *Uses discretion and tact in handling sensitive and confidential information when responding to inquiries and requests for information.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in human resources management business administration education or related field and 0 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for human resources management; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Functional knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of human resources management demonstrated by knowledge understanding and ability to apply concepts terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding or principles theories federal and state laws rules regulations and systems associate with human resources management.
4. Demonstrated ability to problems identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of human resources management.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation write reports and procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer apply word processing spreadsheet and presentation software.
8. Ability to exercise tact confidentiality sound discretion and judgement and timeliness in performance of work.
9. Ability to embrace apply and use technology to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.

1. Knowledge of the University organizational structure and administrative policies and procedures.

• *Provides direct System-level Human Resources (HR) support to assigned units on the full range of technical and administrative HR management services.
• *Provides guidance and consultative services in all areas of HR including recruitment and selection APT salary placement benefits classification and compensation labor relations staff development etc.
• *Serves as HR Point of Contact (POC) for designated units in the University System exercising increased functional independence in evaluation and addressing a broad range of HR related issues.
• *Ensures compliance with applicable Federal and State laws university and UH policies and procedures and acceptable HR practices.
• *Provides labor relations support to System and Campus offices including conducting investigations as needed.
• *Provides technical advice and assistance to HR representatives supervisors and managers regarding HR issues classification and compensation misconduct and employee performance evaluations including extensions and notice to improve performance and terminations due to performance or misconduct.
• *Prepares reviews audits and executes appropriate HR documentation ensuring propriety and compliance with applicable collective bargaining provision university policies and procedures Federal and State laws etc.
• *Reviews position requests; assists with analysis and update of position duties; and oversees recruitment efforts; and other HR actions.
• *Reviews reorganization proposals and organizational chart updates from a HR classification supervisory and position use perspective.
• *Participates in special projects in areas of human resources management. Requires timely and thorough research analyses extraction of pertinent information and data and development of recommendations to improve operational efficiencies.
• *Keeps abreast of emerging HR legislation policies procedures and practices.
• Evaluates current processes researches alternatives and develops recommendations for process and procedural improvements.
• *Utilizes new and existing technologies (e.g. HIP Google Suite OnBase digital filing system DHRD and HR systems) to streamline work processes and maximize output on assigned tasks.
• *Uses discretion and tact in handling sensitive and confidential information when responding to inquiries and requests for information.
• Other duties as assigned

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in human resources management business administration or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for human resources management; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the human resources management as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated with human resources management.
4. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective innovative and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing spreadsheet and presentation software.
8. For supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
9. Demonstrated ability to exercise tact confidentiality sound discretion and judgment and timeliness in performance of work.
10. Demonstrated ability to embrace apply and use technology to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.

1. Knowledge of the University organizational structure and administrative policies and procedures.

To Apply:

Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume (2) cover letter indicating your preference at the Band A or Band B level how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references and (4) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (ie. social security number birth date etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are unobtainable by closing date please indicate so where transcripts are required as an attachment. You will have a grace period of 7 days from closing date to email copies of your transcripts to Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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