Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Human Resources Generalist
Department: Human Resources (128700)
College/Division: Administration and Finance
Salary Range: CSU Salary Range: $4,233 - $9,514 per month (Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,250 - $7,083 per month)
Position Description:
The Human Resources (HR) Department is part of the Administration and Finance Division. HR is responsible for administering a variety of personnel-related programs. Under the general supervision of the Director of Human Resources Partner Services, the Human Resources Generalist works independently to provide a broad range of HR services to staff and management employees. This position performs comprehensive administrative, technical, and analytical duties in supporting a variety of HR programs including, but not limited to; classification, compensation, employee and labor relations, and recruitment/employment. The Human Resources Generalist will research and draft guidelines, policies and procedures in response to laws, CSU System-wide mandates, and campus needs and provide interpretation and guidance to campus administrators, managers, and staff regarding state and federal labor laws and regulations, collective bargaining requirements, and CSU/HR policies, procedures and practices. This position performs work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature requiring regular access to information related to collective bargaining negotiations or management strategies, investigations, and grievances, and provides information and makes recommendations to management.
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Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. Check our benefits website for additional information.
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. Check our benefits website for additional information.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university and three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, CREDENTIALS: N/A
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, DEGREES, CREDENTIALS: N/A
Required Qualifications:
- Working knowledge in human resources theories, principles, concepts, practices, and techniques, with emphasis on public sector employment.
- Thorough knowledge of or ability to quickly learn CSU classification standards and collective bargaining contracts.
- Strong analytical and research skills; ability to gather, evaluate, interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex regulations, policies, and procedures and to develop well-reasoned conclusion and recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively perform work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature which requires access to information which directly relates to collective bargaining negotiations or management strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not always exist. Ability to work with frequent changes in policies and procedures, under pressure of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
- Initiative in independently planning, organizing, and performing work assignments within broadly defined parameters.
- Ability to coordinate several personnel functions and determine the relative importance of each; and ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
- Knowledge of or ability to independently analyze software functionality through technical documents, and design and document efficient/effective work processes; and ability to independently analyze software problems, test probable causes, and recommend sound solutions.
- Ability to proactively assess work operations and anticipate potential problems; and ability to develop and implement strategies for preventing/resolving problems from a broad interactive perspective.
- Awareness of trends in the human resources profession and ability to evaluate potential applications for campus HR programs.
- Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing. Highly proficient written communication skills with the ability to compose and edit complex correspondence and documents, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
- Working knowledge or ability to quickly learn university infrastructure, policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in human resources management, business, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service centered attitude.
Special Conditions:
***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
- Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
- Must be able to work additional hours, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
- The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and
- Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order l083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.
- This position classification has been defined as "Exempt" and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bona fide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
Review Begin Date:
Requisition Number: 105154
To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.
About Us
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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