Sr. Human Resources Generalist in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 38130750
Category Human Resources
Organization Planning Budget & Administration
Department Admin Svcs & Strat Exec Team Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $75,900 - $137,300
Date Posted October 12, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
For full consideration, applicants must submit both a resume and a cover letter. The full salary range for the Senior Human Resources Generalist is $75,900 - $137,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $95,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. This position serves as part of the Administrative Services and Strategic Executive Team (ASSET) as the Senior Human Resources Generalist, advising and providing service delivery of a full range of human resource functions to the campus' senior leadership, as well as for divisions and units in the Chancellor's and Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor's (PEVC) organizations. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Human Resources and serves as a point of contact for a diverse workforce; responds to inquiries, questions, requests, and concerns. Provides high-level analytical and administrative support in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Human Resources in the implementation and delivery of HR services and programs, including full-cycle recruitment (including executive searches), performance management program administration and reporting, compensation programs, employee and labor relations support, departmental policy development/revisions, payroll, training and development, and other ad hoc requests for reports and information. This position may also provide cross-functional support to the Vice Chancellor of Health, Well-being and Safety organization.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in related area. | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience in processing a high volume of recruitments to include the development of job descriptions, developing recruitment plans, and reviewing resumes. | Required |
| Experience with UC and UCR-specific systems and processes. | Preferred |
| Experiencing delivering HR services in a higher education setting. | Preferred |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) - Certified Professional (CP) | Preferred |
| Professional in Human Resources (PHR) | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must successfully pass a background check. | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Possesses strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills. |
| Thorough knowledge of human resources concepts, policies and procedures, employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training and other areas of human resources. |
| Skilled in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing. |
| Demonstrated analytical, active listening, and critical thinking skills. |
| Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively. |
| Demonstrates skill in prioritizing competing work assignments, employing political acumen and integrating information to determine appropriate courses of action and their implications. |
| Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to recognize sensitive information and handle the information with confidentiality and tact. |
| Thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, knowledge of functional area and understands how work may affect other areas. |
| Knowledge of a human resources management system (HRMS), and/or other related business software programs and systems. |
| Working knowledge of campus/University organization. |
| Working knowledge of University administrative policies and procedures. |
| Demonstrates skill in processing a high volume of recruitments to include the development of job descriptions, recruitment plans, and reviewing resumes. |
| Knowledge of a human resources information system (HRIS), and/or other related business software programs and systems. |
| Proficiency in researching, accessing, and referencing collective bargaining agreement guidelines to answer policy inquiries and advise department leadership. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an 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, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
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