Human Resource Generalist

Job no: 531721
Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Administrative/Office Support, Human Resources

Department: Early Childhood CARES
Classification: Administrative Program Assist
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $17.43 to $26.00 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
May 15, 2023; position open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, please upload an updated resume and a cover letter clearly describing how your knowledge, skills and abilities have prepared you for the HR job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job posting.
Department Summary
Early Childhood CARES provides Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children in Lane County with developmental delays and disabilities.

Early Childhood CARES services include parent consultation, parent-toddler groups, specialized preschools, community preschool consultation, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

Early Childhood CARES is funded by the Oregon Department of Education with state and federal funds and is one of nine programs delivering EI/ECSE services across the state.
Position Summary
The HR Generalist provides human resource support to the Early Childhood CARES program. This includes managing faculty and staff recruitment, position description drafting, tracking applicants through the talent management system (MyTrack), arranging interviews, and onboarding new staff. Additional job duties include creating and monitoring Qualtrics surveys and fillable forms.
This position serves as a vital communication link and is involved in many sensitive and confidential matters including policy development, document processing, and conversations related to personnel actions associated with Early Childhood CARES staff.

As coordinator of the new hire orientation team, the HR Generalist will work with the team to establish a positive onboarding experience to set up new hires for long-term success. We will look to you to find ways to improve the orientation process through research and feedback.
In order to succeed in this role, you must be an approachable, knowledgeable resource for leadership and employees, and help the agency to successfully meet the increasing needs of a growing early childhood special education program.

This position is supervised by the Early Childhood CARES Business Manager.
Minimum Requirements

• Three years of office experience which included two years at full performance level and experience generating documents; AND
• Lead work responsibility or coordination of office procedures.

Professional Competencies

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to function cooperatively and productively as a member of a team.
• Ability to work and solve problems independently as well as in a collaborative manner.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with demonstrated civility and diplomacy, maintaining confidentiality when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills to address various audiences.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work assignments, meet deadlines, and exhibit flexibility to changing priorities.
• Ability to work within an online survey database.
• Effective project management skills; including presentations and facilitation.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Adobe Pro Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in Human Resources including supporting recruiting and onboarding activities.
• Experience using a talent management software system.
• Work experience in higher education or the public sector.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
University of Oregon students and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://hr.uoregon.edu/uo-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-employee-process.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
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Advertised: May 1, 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.43 - $26.00 per hour