Human Resources Generalist/Analyst

5 days ago


Amherst, Virginia, United States University of Massachusetts Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Human Resources Generalist/Analyst to join our team at the University of Massachusetts. As a key member of our HR department, you will play a critical role in supporting the business functions of our organization, including collecting, compiling, and analyzing HR metrics, advising leadership on staffing and personnel optimization, and managing graduate student employment.

Key Responsibilities
  • HR Metrics and Analysis: Collect and compile HR metrics and data from various sources, including HRIS and payroll outputs, management, and employee surveys, exit interviews, employment records, government labor statistics, competitors' practices, and other sources.
  • Staffing and Personnel Optimization: Analyze and advise on data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, hiring practices, motivation, turnover, right-sizing/optimization of personnel, and compliance with employment laws and regulations.
  • Graduate Student Employment: Manage and track graduate student hiring within our organization, serve as the primary contact with the Graduate Assistantship office, and develop and implement hiring practices and personnel management processes.
  • HR Operations: Coordinate meetings, training, events, and activities with HR and facilitate training for managers and supervisors on employee relations/labor relations policies and processes.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Engage in cross-functional collaborative team matrix approach to HR functions, provide support and back-up to the HR team, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Requirements
  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of personnel management or human resources experience; or an Associate's degree with six (6) years of personnel management or human resources experience.
  • Skills and Abilities: Superior organizational skills, demonstrated ability to manage concurrent priorities, understanding of compliance requirements, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Contemporary Knowledge: Contemporary knowledge of human resources best practices.
  • Technology Skills: Superior technology skills, ability to create and maintain systems using a variety of Microsoft products.


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