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Requisition ID:  117297

Human Resources Generalist

We are seeking a Human Resouces Generalist who will be responsible for day-to-day administration of HR policies and programs covering several or all of the following: recruitment, compensation, benefits, training and education, employee and labor relations, safety, risk management, diversity awareness, and records administration. Provide comprehensive human resources support to its diverse staff team, including employee relations consultation, performance management and coaching, and internal policies and strategies for recruitment and retention and diversity, equity, and inclusion.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Employee Relations, Performance Management and Coaching

  • Effectively manage employee relations issues and advise managers and supervisors on performance management and improvement strategies, coaching, and disciplinary processes.
  • Make clear and appropriate recommendations to resolve complex employment-related matters consistent with university policies and know when to escalate matters for assistance and resolution.
  • Work to ensure that workplace issues are properly identified, reported, investigated and resolved.
  • Provide coaching and training support to individual managers, staff, and staff teams to improve work performance and assist them in addressing HR-related transactions and processes.
  • Develop and implement internal systems for performance management including a performance evaluation program consistent with university policies and practices.
  • Help create and sustain a positive work environment by promoting and demonstrating employee relations practices that balance organizational and individual needs.
  • Use working knowledge of employment laws and regulations and university policies to ensure compliance related to recruiting and employment, performance management, compensation, Family and Medical Leave (FML), disability and timekeeping.
  • Ensure appropriate HR-related documentation and data integrity within relevant university and internal recordkeeping systems.


Talent Management

  • Partner with managers and leaders to develop and implement strategic recruitment plans to support new projects and operations, and make recommendations and solutions for attracting, engaging, retaining and developing talent.
  • Advise staff on training and professional growth opportunities available within the university and support the development of training and staff development policies and programs.
  • Develop and track organizational performance against internal HR metrics for recruitment, onboarding and retention.
  • Ensure smooth staff transitions, including performance of exit interviews, return of equipment and materials upon exit from employment.


Policies and Strategies

  • Ensure that HR-related policies and strategies are consistent with and support organizational commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to increase workforce diversity, foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace, and establish accountability through data-driven metrics and strategies.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of business and strategic plans that promote the growth, sustainability and smooth functioning of the department or center.
  • Serve as the primary organizational resource for translation of university policies and procedures to meet the HR requirements.
  • Perform other related duties as requested.


Physical Requirements 

  • Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods.
  • Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
  • Occasionally lifting, carrying objects weighing 10lbs. or less.
  • Occasionally pushing and pulling objects weighing 30lbs. or less.



Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field.
  • Three years of progressive experience in a professional human resources capacity
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 

 

Classified Title: HR Generalist II 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Human Resources Generalist   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PC  
Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00am 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia 
Department name: Human Resources  
Personnel area: SAIS 

 

This salary range does not include all components of the SAIS compensation program.  This position may be eligible for a discretionary retention and performance bonus, based on individual performance and the SAIS performance during the applicable fiscal year, as determined by the SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEAN OF FINANCE & ADMIN in their sole discretion.  Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary slightly from the salary range stated herein.

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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