Human Resources Generalist

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Human Resources Generalist

Job Profile Title

Human Resources Administrator School/Center A

Job Description Summary

The Annenberg School for Communication is a unique place at Penn. Our students receive an education that encourages them to redefine what communication studies can do, and what media expertise entails in the real world. In addition, our faculty, scholars, and students produce rigorous multidisciplinary research that changes the understanding of media institutions and their effects. Our staff supports this work as part of an intimate work environment, wherein faculty, students, staff, and scholars are one interactive community. As the smallest of Penn’s 12 schools, Annenberg staff enjoy a small-school environment along with the benefits of working for the larger institution. We think this makes us a truly distinctive employer at Penn.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist will play a vital role in supporting the HR processes and initiatives of the Annenberg School Human Resources Office, including all Workday processes, recruitment and hiring, onboarding and offboarding, email queries, electronic file maintenance, and coordination of the general HR-related needs of the school community.

Job Description

• Provide operational and administrative support to the Senior Director for all HR functional areas as needed.

• Support the Senior Director and school hiring officers with responsibilities related to the recruitment and hiring process, including guidance on the preparation of job descriptions and all Workday processing activities. Create internal process documents to be shared with hiring officers.

• Serve as the initial point of contact for newly hired staff, providing first-level information and support. Ensure completed Penn and ASC onboarding, including the school’s internal intake process, school-level onboarding sessions, etc. Work with the Senior Director to develop and im