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Human Resources Generalist (Resource Employee)

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University Park, CA, USA
37-47 Hourly
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University Park, CA, USA
37-47 Hourly
Senior level
Provides full-service HR support to school departments, serving as an HR liaison and trusted advisor. Manages faculty contract processes, recruiting administration, performance management, employee relations, onboarding, payroll and compensation coordination, HRIS changes, leave guidance, reporting, and organizational development initiatives. Collaborates with central HR and leadership on policies, compliance, employee engagement, workforce planning, and team performance.
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Human Resources Specialist (Resource Employee)
USC Marshall School of Business
Human Resources

The Marshall School of Business is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable collaborative, culture-oriented HR professional for the position of Human Resources Generalist to join our dynamic team.  The Human Resources Generalist will provide full-service human resources support to the school’s various departments and assist the Assistant Director of Human Resources in the day-to-day administration of HR programs and policies for the school.

Assignment Details
This is a Resource Employee assignment, with the possibility of extension based on business needs, funding, and performance. This is an on-site role that requires the selected candidate to work in person on campus.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Serves as the HR liaison to designated departments within the school.

  • Manages faculty contract business processes in collaboration with the Vice Dean’s Office and academic units.

  • Act as a trusted advisor and provide guidance to employees and management on various HR matters

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver HR programs and initiatives to support employee engagement, development, and retention.

  • Supports managers and the HR department in recruiting efforts, specifically: creates job descriptions, drafts, and assembles new position proposals/justifications for central administration review, and posts open positions for recruitment.

  • Provide guidance and support in the performance management process, including goal setting, performance appraisals, and employee development.

  • Coordinates with UCS’s central HR on various administrative issues, including background checks, payroll, compensation analyses, job classifications, and terminations.

  • Meets with new hires to complete employment and payroll paperwork.

  • Processes changes of employment in HRIS (Workday)

  • Provides general assistance to employees regarding leaves of absence, employment status,

  • Provides reports to Director and school leadership as required.

  • Conducts needs assessments of teams and departments and provides appropriate solutions (e.g., team building, coaching, OD, training) to improve performance, workflow and engagement.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

  • 5 years directly related human resources generalist experience.

  • Strong knowledge of principles and practices of human resources administration.

  • Knowledge of human resources organizational development/workforce planning, recruitment, hiring, performance management, compensation administration, benefits, training and development, disciplinary actions, employee relations, affirmative action, disability, workers compensation, and information systems.

  • Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations.

  • Demonstrated effective oral and written communications and excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree

  • One or more of the following certifications: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP.

  • 7+ years’ progressive experience as an HR generalist

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

  • Demonstrated ability to build productive working relationships with a variety of diverse stakeholders.

Salary Range

The hourly range for this position is $37.23 - $47.22. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Required Documents and Additional Information

  • Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.

  • Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.

Why join the USC Marshall School of Business?

The USC Marshall School of Business is ideally positioned to address the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment and is ranked as one of the country’s top schools for accounting, finance, marketing, consulting, entrepreneurship and international business studies. USC Marshall builds on the unique opportunities that stem from its Los Angeles location on the Pacific Rim, its interdisciplinary and impactful research, the momentum generated by the University of Southern California, and the unparalleled engagement of the Trojan Alumni Family. With ready access to industries defining the new business frontier, including bio-technology, life sciences, media, entertainment, communications and healthcare, this vast network offers USC Marshall graduates exceptionally strong support for success in the global marketplace. For more information on the USC Marshall School of Business, visit: www.marshall.usc.edu.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 3 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related human resource experience providing thorough knowledge of laws governing human resource and policies and procedures. Knowledge of human resource theories, principles and practices. Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination and execution. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.

                                                  

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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