Human Resources Specialist Job at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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Job Description

Human Resources is dedicated to accuracy, efficiency, and providing excellent customer service. The HR Technician position is a first contact customer service position and provides a great opportunity to learn or increase basic human resources knowledge and skills. This position performs customer service duties, answering employee questions via phone, email, and in person. The major responsibilities in this position include acting as the first point of contact for all employee inquiries, appropriately handling sensitive employee issues, ensuring that employee information is entered correctly, and researching and resolving questions and issues related to that information.

University of Utah HR Management is currently piloting Hybrid work. The HR Technician will work a minimum of 1 day per week from HR located in downtown SLC, and the remaining days from home. This position is eligible for 100% remote work for rural Utah employees.

Benefits of Working at the University of Utah
Along with a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Utah offers benefits to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Just a few of our benefits are:
  • Work life balance is respected- employees have access paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick time and parental leave.
  • Generous retirement plan with immediate vesting.
  • Excellent health plan choices with reasonable rates.
  • Wellness program options including on-site gym.
  • Tuition reduction for yourself, spouse, or dependents.
  • Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, etc.
  • On-campus events – discounted admission to performances, museums, and other events available.
  • Flexible telework arrangements available.
  • Opportunities for on the job training, professional development and promotion from within.

Responsibilities
  • Maintains employee benefits, payroll, and personnel records in the HRIS system.
  • Ensures applicant and current employee records are accurate and complete.
  • Administers HR-related processes compliant with applicable laws, rules, and regulations under supervision.
  • Reviews and maintains confidential benefits, training, personnel, and employee files.
  • Handles human resources questions, concerns, and changes for employees; also acts as a resource to individuals in departments.
This position may also include additional front desk duties such as:
  • Provides customer service at the front desk of Human Resources Management.
  • Greets and routes visitors, answers phone calls, responds to emails, verification of employment, and other duties as assigned.
  • Works with accuracy, and detail, and maintains confidentiality with a high level of integrity.
  • Uses computer daily (Outlook, MS Office, PeopleSoft), sorts and routes mail, and performs a variety of administrative tasks as needed.
  • Assists in special projects throughout the Human Resources department as needed.


Minimum Qualifications
Three years office experience with at least one year experience in Human Resources or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Data entry experience is preferred. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Preferences
  • Cross-cultural competence and ability to contribute to the University’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Exceptional verbal/written skills and attention to detail.
  • Customer service background.
  • Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
  • Data entry experience.
  • PeopleSoft, Kronos, or PeopleAdmin experience preferred.
  • Applicants with demonstrated fluency in reading and writing a second language.

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.


The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  • Resume
Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

Open Date

Requisition Number
PRN34928B

Job Title
Human Resources Technician

Working Title
Human Resources Technician

Job Grade
D

FLSA Code
Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area
President

Department
00410 - Human Resources

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$18.50

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

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