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The HR enterprise is comprised of three unique business units: Health, Health Sciences, and main campus. The Partnership serves as a strategic center responsible for planning and implementing strategic initiatives across the entire UCI HR enterprise. Health Sciences Human Resources is committed to the mission of UCI Health Affairs of Discover. Teach. Heal. Health Sciences Human Resources' endeavors embrace this mission by employing the best and brightest talent to support our research, foster education and provide excellent patient care.
UCI Health Human Resources is committed to driving culture to deliver excellence in patient care through people, partnerships and performance. As an academic health system powered by a top research university, UCI Health's physicians and scientists produce leading-edge treatments and technologies that set national and international standards of care. UCI Health, a four-times ANCC Magnet hospital, delivers world-class, highly specialized care and engages patients and families as partners to improve their health and that of their communities.
The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for supporting and implementing Human Resources strategies, programs, processes and policies among client departments at the academic hospital in Orange, CA. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, labor relations, training, performance management, policy implementation, talent acquisition, compensation, employment law, compliance, benefits and disability.
Uses professional HR concepts as a seasoned, experienced professional to apply organization policies and procedures to resolve the full range of HR-related issues. Works on problems that are diverse and complex in scope, where analysis of situations require a review of a variety of factors. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day assignments with some guidance provided on new projects.
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $77,000- $123,650(Annual).
Required:
- Possesses strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
- Thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, knowledge of functional area and understands how work may affect other areas.
- Skilled in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively.
- Demonstrated analytical, active listening, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain discretion with sensitive and confidential information.
- Demonstrated skill in partnering with management and employees in areas of conflict resolution, employee relations, change management, and performance management.
- Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- Required: 3+ years of direct experience in varied HR roles, with an emphasis on client or customer service
Preferred:
- Knowledge of a human resources management system (HRMS), and / or other related business software programs and systems.
- Experience in a unionized environment.
- Experience working in a healthcare, UC, union, and/or public sector environment.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification or PHR or SPHR Certification
- Prior experience working in a HR generalist position
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
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Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or
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