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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Human Resources is seeking a dynamic, customer-focused, and detail-oriented individual to support the Intercollegiate Athletics Department (ICA) in planning, implementing, and sustaining a wide range of human resources activities and functions.  Job duties and functions include recruitment, onboarding, and retention of all unit employees (full-time and part-time staff, tech services, coaches, etc.),; employment contract development and tracking; employee and labor relations; organizational development; talent management; total rewards and compensation; position management; diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives and compliance monitoring for ICA. The position will support all aspects of ICA Human Resources, including but not limited to policy and procedure development and interpretation; employee performance; data input, analysis, and maintenance, standard and custom reporting, support of Workday and other human resources related data as needed; provide unit representation on various committees; and work with the Human Resources staff to implement new and/or continuing legal requirements or initiatives. 

As a staff member of Penn State Human Resources, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State’s historic mission and are critical to our success. Just as we are committed to a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to a diverse working community. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 

The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of broad concepts, policies and procedures related to human resources.  They must possess:

• An outstanding customer service orientation
• Commitment to fostering diversity and equal opportunity
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Aptitude for implementing technology-driven approaches to ongoing work processes
• A high level of confidentiality and sound judgment
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with various levels of executives, administrators and staff
• A track record of creativity and flexibility in problem-solving 
• Willingness to embrace and champion change

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and expe