Human Resources Generalist (Resource Employee)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$37 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The USC Marshall School of Business is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, collaborative, and culture-oriented HR professional to provide full-service human resources support to the school’s departments and assist the Assistant Director of Human Resources with day-to-day administration of HR programs and policies. This is an on-site Resource Employee assignment, with possible extension based on business needs, funding, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combined experience and education.
Five years of directly related human resources generalist experience.
Strong knowledge of HR administration principles and practices.
Knowledge of HR organizational development and workforce planning, recruitment, hiring, performance management, compensation administration, benefits, training and development, disciplinary actions, employee relations, affirmative action, disability, workers’ compensation, and HR information systems.
Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Effective oral and written communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
Resume and cover letter required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
One or more of the following certifications: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
Seven or more years of progressive HR generalist experience.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build productive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Serve as the HR liaison to designated school departments.
Manage faculty contract business processes in collaboration with the Vice Dean’s Office and academic units.
Advise employees and management on HR matters.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver programs supporting employee engagement, development, and retention.
Support recruiting efforts by creating job descriptions, drafting and assembling position proposals and justifications for central administration review, and posting open positions.
Guide and support managers through performance management, including goal setting, appraisals, and employee development.
Coordinate with central HR on background checks, payroll, compensation analyses, job classifications, and terminations.
Meet with new hires to complete employment and payroll paperwork.
Process employment changes in Workday HRIS.
Assist employees with leaves of absence and employment status matters.
Provide reports to the Director and school leadership as required.
Conduct needs assessments and recommend solutions such as team building, coaching, organizational development, and training to improve performance, workflow, and engagement.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.