Human Resources Generalist

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking an entry level Human Resources Generalist to serve as a key Human Resources point of contact for a diverse group of employees at all levels including, faculty, students, volunteers, research, and administrative professional and staff members, at DRI’s Reno, NV campus.

This role provides timely and accurate payroll, benefits, record keeping, recruiting, orientation, performance tracking, HR information system and management, and employee guidance. This position will be responsible for compiling data reports, surveys, and HR metrics; and providing consistent policy administration, interpretation, and communication aligned with the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). This position requires an individual with exceptional customer service focus, who is committed to ensuring DRI's HR needs are handled efficiently, professionally, and confidentially.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as liaison for DRI employees with payroll, HR, and division business staff;
• Ensures the confidentiality of HR related information is maintained at all times;
• Leads hourly and technologist full-cycle recruitment process and provides support for faculty and postdoctoral recruitments as needed;
• Actively sources potential candidates to attract a diverse pool of applicants; seeks out relevant sourcing opportunities, including attending and staffing conference booths;
• Processes and monitors payroll transactions and compensation changes in Workday including monthly FTE changes, promotions, merit and pay increases, reclassifications, technologist conversions, allowances, awards, working out of grade and stipends;
• Conducts new hire orientation for hourly employees and volunteers in an organized, welcoming, and professional manner;
• Works with employees regarding their separation dates, advising employees of impact of various separation dates to their benefits and payouts. Clear knowledge and understanding of when to refer employees to our benefit's subject matter expert;
• Processes HR purchasing and requisition transactions in an accurate and timely manner;
• Performs other general HR duties, as needed.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business, or closely related field
• Six months of professional human resources experience or one year of related work experience
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with team members, leaders, employees, other NSHE institution contacts, and vendor points of contact
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems at the lowest possible level, using creative, win-win solutions
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with discretion and confidentiality handling personnel matters and information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using applicant tracking, HR information systems, databases, and/or electronic filing and tracking tools
• Technical knowledge of Federal and State employment laws, including clear understanding and application of policy and procedure manuals
• Experience with recruiting methods focused on broadening the pool of applicants
• Human Resources Certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM, HRM, CHRP)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Employment is contingent upon a successful completion of a background check
• May require occasional travel to DRI’s Las Vegas campus or to conferences for recruiting as needed.
• This position requires the ability to perform physical tasks of occasionally lifting 30 lbs., moving, lifting, or packing files for shipping or storage. Sitting for long periods and periodic stooping and bending

Salary/Benefits

Minimum starting salary is $57,000 and is commensurate with experience and education and alignment with similar public academic-research institutions. Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

DRI offers a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance; including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and the choice of three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Additionally, there is no state income tax and no social security deduction. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Application / Review Process

Please upload the following documents in the specified section of your Workday application:

• Cover letter detailing how your experience and professional qualifications meet the requirements and prepare you to succeed in this role at DRI.
• Current resume.
• Contact information for three professional references, to be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant permission at that time.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately and provide all required attachments to receive full consideration. Failure to address each required qualification in the materials will disqualify the candidate from further consideration.

A list of eligible candidates will be established, and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. For more detailed information about DRI, please visit us at www.dri.edu. For questions regarding this position or assistance with your application, please email jobs@dri.edu or call the recruiting office at 775-673-7431.