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, with 18 schools and colleges, more than 100 undergraduate majors and graduate programs,
and an enrollment of more than 36,000 students. It is a member of the Association of American Universities-an invitation-only, prestigious
group of 71 leading research institutions. Ranked #1 public university in the West by the Wall Street Journal, the U strives to be
a model public university in delivering unmatched value in higher education and healthcare while making social, economic and cultural
contributions that improve the quality of life throughout the state, the nation and the world.

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.

Working closely with
senior HR team members and partners in their assigned departments, the HR Generalist assists with recruiting and onboarding processes,
manages personnel records in our HR systems, ensures all necessary processes are followed for employee lifecycle changes, and delivers
responsive, customer-focused service to assigned departments. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, learning
HR processes and systems, and building a strong foundation for a career in Human Resources.

The University of Utah offers a
generous benefits package to qualifying employees:
At the University of Utah, your pay is just one part of your total
compensation. Building your career at the University of Utah means more than earning a paycheck. It’s a meaningful investment in your
future, your well-being, and your community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re dedicated to supporting their
journey every step of the way. This comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower every aspect of your life, including health and
financial security, education, personal development, and everyday perks. We are committed to investing in our people, which is why our
benefits are built to support your success. Here’s what you can expect:

• Excellent health,
  dental, and wellness coverage at affordable rates
• 14.2%
  retirement contributions*
• 11 paid
  Holidays per year
• Generous paid leave
  time, including pai
  d parental leave
• Flexible spending
  accounts
• 50% tuition
  reduction for employee after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years
• Free transit on most UTA services
• A Wellness
  Program to promote health and quality of life
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Staff perks,
  including access to Red Butte
  Garden, UMFA, and Natural History
  Museum of Utah
• Discounts on a variety of products & services, including athletic events, cell phone plans, Hyatt
  legal plans, auto, home, accident, & pet insurance, health & fitness, restaurants, retail, travel, & more

We encourage you to explore and compare our total compensation package. You can use the U’s total compensation estimator to
calculate the approximate value of your total compensation at: https://www.hr.utah.edu/
comp/totalcomp.php If you have any questions on how to use the estimator tool, please contact Human Resources at
801-581-7447.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities
HR Generalist, I:

• 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. This is an Entry Level position in the General Professional track. This
job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications
required of employees assigned to the job.

Job Code: P21041 Grade: P14

Work
Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and
Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion
(such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY
STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree
= 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job
levels:

HR Generalist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related
work experience or a master’s degree.

Preferences

• 1-3 years of experience in an HR, administrative, or customer
  service role
• Experience with PeopleSoft and/or PeopleAdmin, or other HRIS
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through
  when managing multiple requests
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Previous exposure to HR
  policies, procedures, and/or employment law
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel
• Reliable and
  adaptable in an evolving environment

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45258B
Full Time or
Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid position – requires the incumbent to work a minimum of two days per week on
campus.
Department: 00410 – Human Resources
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $51,000
Close Date:
6/19/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/203086

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