JOB SUMMARY:

Provides general support for human resource-related operations in assigned area. Communicates and provides guidance on human resource services, initiatives, and programs to customers.  Conducts daily activities in Human Resources specialty. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Organizational Development

• Provides advice and guidance to customers regarding development-related issues.
• Assesses customer training and/or development needs and meets need by delivering training or identifying appropriate resource.
• Conducts standard presentations/training classes
• Assists in developing and conducting team building and facilitated retreats/meetings
• Assists in process redesign and mapping.
• Monitors and evaluates training/consulting outcomes.
• Provides basic data analysis of developmental initiatives and outcomes.

Compensation

• Studies and analyzes classified positions and creates job descriptions.
• Evaluates jobs using Hay Guide Chart methodology.
• Participates in salary surveys
• Provides basic data analysis related to market and/or internal equity.
• Provides support to department consultants regarding compensation initiatives.
• Provides support on compensation issues and special projects.
• Assists in the development and implementation of compensation programs.

Employee Relations

• Provides support to department managers to ensure uniform and equitable application of organization policies and procedures and recommends appropriate actions.
• Provides support to department consultants regarding employee relations issues
• Provides support on RIFs.

Staff Recruiters

• Performs searches for classified positions.
• Participates in and coordinates recruitment activities for assigned departments.
• Coordinates with Department Consultants to ensure a smooth recruitment and hiring process.
• Coordinates with Department Consultants and customers to ensure clear knowledge of specific position information need to identify qualified applicants.  
• Sources, networks, cold calls and screens applicants to determine most qualified and refer to department.
• Assists customers with developing interview questions, conducting interviews, checking references and making offers.
• Ensures unselected candidates are notified and selected candidate is moved into the new hire process.
• Assures applicant tracking and other systems are maintained.
• Provides career counseling and transfer assistance to UTMB employees.
• Coordinates and participates in job fairs.
• Ensures compliance with legal requirements regarding recruitment activities.
• Coordinates with Department Consultants, Compensation and Employee Relations regarding special issues as necessary.
• Coordinates relocation arrangements, including housing, tours & schedules.
• Provides employment search assistance to trailing spouses.
• Surveys customers regarding level of satisfaction with the recruitment process.

Department Consultants

• Provides advice, guidance and technical support to assigned departments
• Supports customer needs regarding compensation, recruitment, legislative, and legal trends.
• Investigates, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding HR issues.
• Facilitates department usage of the Performance Management Program.
• Participates in the development of career ladders, including job design, job evaluation and compensation.
• Conducts job evaluations utilizing Hay Guide Charts to evaluate existing and new jobs.
• Obtains and analyzes market data to determine internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Works with Compensation regarding the creation of new positions and the evaluation of multiple positions in a job family.
• Provides guidance to customers regarding employee discipline issues.
• Provides support to Employee Relations in the coordinate RIFs.
• Proactively responds to customer requests in a timely manner.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Developing HR professional
• Basic knowledge of Human Resources and employment law
• Developing partnership and general understanding of the customer’s business and current issues
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Developing presentation and facilitation skills
• Basic to moderate level of impact and influence with customers
• Moderate analytical and problem solving skills
• Moderately competent use of personal computers and general office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook electronic mail
• Demonstrated initiative in developing leadership and supervision skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. 

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment, campus meeting rooms.  Requires ability to move between buildings across campus. 

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

 ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER.

 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY