Human Resources Partner Generalist

HUMAN RESOURCES PARTNER GENERALIST

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities:

To function as the Human Resource Partner (HRP) contact for a college, school, or large department of the University in coordination with the Office of Human Resources. To independently manage human resources services to employees within a large, complex division(s), department(s), college or school. To select applicants during the employment process. To administer human resource policies and serve as a front-line advisor to department administrators regarding human resource issues. May act as a liaison between the assigned department and the Office of Human Resources for all academic and non-academic human resource-related matters. To ensure departmental compliance with university human resource policies and procedures. Manages faculty and staff recruitment and acts as faculty relations liaison. May supervise administrative staff and manage HR related projects.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Serve as HR Partner for assigned departments, acting as the primary point of contact for all HR-related matters and coordinating with central HR.

2. Manage recruitment and selection processes for faculty and staff, including job postings, candidate evaluation, and hiring recommendations.

3. Ensure compliance with University HR policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across departments.

4. Coordinate and process personnel actions, including pay changes, reclassifications, performance appraisals, and employment status updates.

5. Maintain HR records and documentation.

6. Ensure accurate and timely submission to central HR offices.

7. Acts as liaison between departments and HR for both academic and non-academic HR matters and initiatives.

8. Respond to employee and leadership inquiries and resolve day-to-day HR issues using sound judgment and established procedures.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range: $47,665 - $77,455

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Related Degree Fields:

Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Management, Public Administration, or related fields.

Related Experience:

Experience in human resources roles involving employee relations, recruitment, HR policy administration, compliance, and providing consultative support to leadership, preferably within large or complex organizations.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• HR policy interpretation, recruitment and selection, employee relations, and HR systems/process management.
• Effective communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, sound judgment, and the ability to influence and advise leadership.
• A demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality customer service is strongly preferred.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.