HR Generalist

Job Summary

The University Human Resource Management department is seeking two HR Generalist to support University and Academic Health Sciences staff. The University of Utah is the state's flagship institution of higher education...

The HR Generalist provides front-line Human Resources support to our client departments, serving as a primary point of contact for routine HR questions and administrative requests. This early-career role focuses on accurate execution of employee lifecycle transactions, onboarding support, and maintenance of employee records, while ensuring all HR actions follow established policies and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a friendly, front-line point of contact for employees and managers, answering nuanced HR questions and directing more complex issues to senior HR team members
• Process employee lifecycle transactions in the HRIS (e.g., hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations) according to established processes with accuracy and required approvals
• Post job openings and support recruiting activities using the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Assist with onboarding and pre-employment tasks, including ordering and tracking background checks, drug screens, and new hire documentation
• Ensure HR actions follow established policies, procedures, and employment laws, with guidance and support from HR leadership
• Track HR requests, approvals, and completed actions to ensure timely follow-through and clear documentation
• Partner closely with HR team members to support day-to-day operations and special projects
• Provide professional, responsive, and customer-focused support to assigned departments
• Support additional HR activities and projects as needed

Typically requires a bachelor's + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's degree.