HR Generalist, Development and Alumni Relations
University of PennsylvaniaAbout the role
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.
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HR Generalist, Development and Alumni RelationsJob Profile Title
Human Resources Administrator School/Center AJob Description Summary
Reporting to the Director of DAR Human Resources, this role will function as an HR Generalist supporting critical functions within the Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Department. The HR Generalist will deliver a comprehensive range of services across the entire employee lifecycle. Areas of support include recruitment and talent acquisition stages, Workday (an HRIS system) management, onboarding/offboarding processes, leave administration management, and routine HR generalist support.The HR Generalist will work closely with the whole HR team to support the entire employee lifecycle. When working closely with the Assistant Director of Talent Management, the primary support role will be to ensure DAR hiring managers feel supported and follow best practices in all recruitment efforts. They will work to provide hiring managers with the guidance and support needed to facilitate the stages of the recruitment process in Workday, from posting through hiring and into onboarding.
When supporting the HR Business Partner, the HR Generalist will help ensure success in onboarding, leave management, compensation, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding. As a member of the Central DAR HR team, the HR Generalist will maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and accountability at all times and provide a high level of customer service.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Coach and provide consultative advice to hiring officers through the entire recruitment cycle and in advance on the preparation of job descriptions and the PIQ to ensure consistency and alignment with the appropriate job profile. Guide hiring managers through internal hiring best practices such as developing diverse candidate pools, ensuring DEIB recruitment strategies are present in all searches. Collaborate closel
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