Generalist, Human Resources

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking an entry level Human Resources Generalist to serve as a key Human Resources point of contact for a diverse group of employees at all levels including faculty students volunteers research and administrative professional and staff members at DRIs Reno NV campus.

This role provides timely and accurate payroll benefits record keeping recruiting orientation performance tracking HR information system and management and employee guidance. This position will be responsible for compiling data reports surveys and HR metrics; and providing consistent policy administration interpretation and communication aligned with the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). This position requires an individual with exceptional customer service focus who is committed to ensuring DRIs HR needs are handled efficiently professionally and confidentially.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as liaison for DRI employees with payroll HR and division business staff;
• Ensures the confidentiality of HR related information is maintained at all times;
• Leads hourly and technologist full-cycle recruitment process and provides support for faculty and postdoctoral recruitments as needed;
• Actively sources potential candidates to attract a diverse pool of applicants; seeks out relevant sourcing opportunities including attending and staffing conference booths;
• Processes and monitors payroll transactions and compensation changes in Workday including monthly FTE changes promotions merit and pay increases reclassifications technologist conversions allowances awards working out of grade and stipends;
• Conducts new hire orientation for hourly employees and volunteers in an organized welcoming and professional manner;
• Works with employees regarding their separation dates advising employees of impact of various separation dates to their benefits and payouts. Clear knowledge and understanding of when to refer employees to our benefits subject matter expert;
• Processes HR purchasing and requisition transactions in an accurate and timely manner;
• Performs other general HR duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources Business or closely related field
• Six months of professional human resources experience or one year of related work experience
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with team members leaders employees other NSHE institution contacts and vendor points of contact
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems at the lowest possible level using creative win-win solutions
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent interpersonal teamwork and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with discretion and confidentiality handling personnel matters and information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using applicant tracking HR information systems databases and/or electronic filing and tracking tools
• Technical knowledge of Federal and State employment laws including clear understanding and application of policy and procedure manuals
• Experience with recruiting methods focused on broadening the pool of applicants
• Human Resources Certification (e.g. PHR SHRM HRM CHRP)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Employment is contingent upon a successful completion of a background check
• May require occasional travel to DRIs Las Vegas campus or to conferences for recruiting as needed.
• This position requires the ability to perform physical tasks of occasionally lifting 30 lbs. moving lifting or packing files for shipping or storage. Sitting for long periods and periodic stooping and bending

Salary/Benefits

Minimum starting salary is $57000 and is commensurate with experience and education and alignment with similar public academic-research institutions. Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience knowledge skills and abilities.

DRI offers a benefits package that includes health dental vision and life insurance; including 19.25% retirement match 24 annual leave days beginning balance of 30 sick leave days 12 paid holidays educational benefits and the choice of three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Additionally there is no state income tax and no social security deduction. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Please upload the following documents in the specified section of your Workday application:

• Cover letter detailing how your experience and professional qualifications meet the requirements and prepare you to succeed in this role at DRI.
• Current resume.
• Contact information for three professional references to be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant permission at that time.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately and provide all required attachments to receive full consideration. Failure to address each required qualification in the materials will disqualify the candidate from further consideration.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

DRI employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Browse Jobs report within Workday to find and apply for jobs at DRI and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Browse Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number R0151812 in the search box.

Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. For more detailed information about DRI please visit us at . For questions regarding this position or assistance with your application please email or call the recruiting office at .