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HR Generalist

HR Generalist

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  • Denton, Texas, United States
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Title: HR Generalist

Employee Classification: HR Generalist

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Human Resources

SubDivision-Department: SYS-Human Resources

Department: SYS-Human Resources-910600

Job Location:

Salary:

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The UNT System Human Resources Department is one department made of a team of teams that supports various constituencies and component institutions within our UNT System Enterprise while working together to achieve the vision of becoming an enterprise that is values-driven and customer-focused with an emphasis on excellence, curiosity, and innovation. There are exciting things on the horizon, and we are looking for experienced and innovative HR professionals to join our journey.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and one (1) year of human resources experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws relating to human resources, affirmative action and EEO
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite Skill in using office computer information systems to organize, store, manipulate and retrieve data
• Effective communication 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
• Focused on providing a high level of customer service and follow through

Preferred Qualifications

 

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

  • Partners with university departments, managers, and employees to provide consultation and support to designated business units to implement customerfacing business and people solutions that enable accomplishment of business unit objectives and align with university culture. 
  • Administers human resources programs that includes managing payroll change requests, emergency leave requests, maintaining personnel file documents, and flexible work arrangement requests. 
  • Develops and facilitates training including new hire orientation. 
  • Provides assistance in coordination of employee recognition events and other campusspecific programs.
  • Coordinates documents and responds to fulfill public information requests. Queries and compiles data, conducts research and data analysis, and develops reports on various human resources functions. 
  • Partner with HR specialists in benefits, compensation and talent acquisition to deliver integrated HR solutions. 
  • Serves as a purchasing card holder to process procurement transactions and provides backup support for front-desk operations. 
  • Maintains an effective level of business acumen, institutional knowledge and literacy regarding business units, including core business, culture, and short and longrange plans. Provides input and feedback on process improvements to enhance delivery of services and programs, including researching emerging trends and practices in the field and the higher education industry.
  • Provides backup support for employment eligibility verification processes in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responsibilities include assisting with Form I-9 completion and eVerify submissions, handling reverifications, resolving temporary Social Security number issues, and supporting the I-9 Coordinator as needed.

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
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Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

 

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