HR Generalist
- Employer
- University of North Texas
- Location
- Denton, TX
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Human Resources & Employee Development
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
POSITION INFORMATION
Requisition Number
155242
Job Title
HR Generalist
Official Title
HR Coordinator III
Position Number
00010144
Department
Human Resources - 910600
Location
Denton
Is this an internal posting only?
No
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Department Overview
Join the Human Resources Team as we continue our journey to transform HR partnerships and services for our colleges, divisions, and departments. It's an exciting time at UNT, with many current and new HR initiatives on the horizon. We are looking for a HR Generalist to be part of supporting these initiatives and our dynamic culture.
As one of Texas' largest Universities, the University of North Texas (UNT) is a 500-acre campus located in Denton, Texas, approximately 39 miles from the most dynamic metropolitan areas in the U.S., Dallas/Fort Worth. UNT is home to over 38,000 students and employs over 8000 faculty and staff members. The Human Resources Department partners with the campus community, providing guidance in all areas of human capital management.
Job Description
The Human Resources Department at the University of North Texas System is seeking to hire a HR Generalist to join our team. The HR Generalist performs advanced human resources management work. Work involves directing, administering, and monitoring the development and operation of a human resources management program and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
* Partners with university departments, divisions, managers and employees on a wide variety of HR issues in the area of employee relations, professional development, performance, compensation, compliance, policy, and institutional effectiveness measures.
* Offers professional counsel, advice and service to university constituents to help facilitate the success of UNT's mission, vision and values.
* Interprets and coaches on effective problem resolution using constructive strategies such a coaching, mediation, progressive discipline or grievance processes that support relationships.
* Researches and analyzes innovative HR practices. Assists in special projects by researching, compiling and analyzing human resource information.
* Provides proactive communication, education and training on current HR issues, policies and procedures. Partner with those in assigned departments to facilitate constructive change and implement new or improved programs.
* Provides exceptional customer service and support related to all employee relations, development and success. In partnership with others, provides advice, interpretation, teaching and counsel to employees and supervisors to support success.
* Provides strategies for professional development according to the needs of the division, department, and individual employee goals.
* Assists customers with classification and compensation guidance, strategies, and advice.
* Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
* Provides input and feedback that enhances the delivery of existing programs.
* Takes initiative, works independently, and effectively manages projects.
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in related field and five years of human resources experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training and experience.
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required:
* Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws relating to general employment regulations including compensation and pay equity, FLSA, ADA, FMLA.
* Working knowledge of MS Office suite.
* Skill in using office computer information systems to organize, store, manipulate and retrieve data.
* Effective communications skills both orally and in writing.
* Critical thinking skills.
* Ability to plan, organize and effectively manage multiple assignments.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment, with frequently changing priorities.
* Focused on providing a high level of customer service and follow-through.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
* Master's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
* PHR/SPHR Certification.
* Higher Education experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter and a list of three professional references with their online application.
Is this a security sensitive position?
Yes
Driving a University Vehicle?
No
Job Open Date
06-13-2019
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Pay Rate
Salary Commensurate with Experience
Pay Basis
Monthly
Job Type
Full-time Permanent
Quicklink for Posting
jobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66300
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Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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