Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Develops and implements human resource programs or processes in a specialized area. The incumbent works as a team member representing his/her area of specialization in serving as a resource for Human Resources and the hospital.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, or related field, or equivalency; two years of professional human resource experience; and demonstrated understanding of human resource policies and procedures with a thorough knowledge of laws, policies, and practices in the area of specialization required. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required.

Master's degree in a related field is preferred.

This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It 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.

Essential Functions

1. Develops, implements, coordinates, and monitors new and existing programs and processes in the area of specialization (compensation, grievance and employee relations, employment, HRIS, recruitment and training).
2. Serves as a consultant to the human resource service teams in addressing and resolving issues.
3. Advises and may counsel employees on matters of employee rights, the grievance process, and hospital policy; delineates options of action to employees.
4. Interprets existing and recommends new policies/procedures in area of specialization to effectively administer and improve human resource programs, procedures and training.
5. Collects and analyzes data to determine effectiveness of programs; performs on-going evaluations of the programs' effectiveness.
6. Disseminates information regarding new and existing programs or issues to the hospital; determines departmental training needs; develops and provides training as needed.
7. Ensures departmental and hospital-wide compliance with human resource policies, procedures and practices.
8. Serves as a resource to hospital administration in addressing unique hospital human resource needs.
9. Conducts research and remains current on human resource advancements in area of specialization to improve human resource administration in the hospital.
10. Serves on committees or teams to improve hospital processes or service.

Problem Solving

This position has the authority to assess the needs of the Hospital and Human Resources and develop and implement new programs and procedures in area of specialty. At times, guidelines may not be clearly established requiring the incumbent to demonstrate discretion and sensitivity in establishing new procedures. This position serves as a resource in addressing problems and/or issues with the Human Resource Service Teams which at times may require researching issues to reach the best solution.

Representative challenges encountered by incumbents in this position include properly interpreting new or vague human resource law and ensuring compliance with human resource policy, procedures, and practices. The incumbents frequently faces highly sensitive, emotional, or controversial employee issues which require professional, confidential treatment.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.