Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Office within the NYU School of Professional Studies (SPS) at is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to assist with delivery of human resources services for the school. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, this individual will manage recruitment processes, including reviewing and processing job descriptions, conducting phone screens and reference checks, and managing onboarding processes for non-exempt and exempt positions, working in applicant tracking systems; assist with annual compensation review and performance evaluation processes, track and report on hiring, promotion, exit and other metrics; prepare correspondence and presentations; advise supervisors and employees on routine employee relations issues, operating within federal and state employment laws, University human resources policies and collective bargaining agreements; run reports on various systems and assist in planning community building, recognition, and training events.

Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Experience:
3+ years relevant human resource experience with some experience in professional-level or specialist capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include intermediate knowledge of, recruitment, and/or employee engagement and/or training and development.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent organizational, interviewing, problem solving, and negotiating skills. Knowledge of human resources concepts, practices, legislation, and procedures. Ability to supervise work processes and staff. Ability to interpret and effectively communicate policies and procedures and resolve problems for a diverse population. Knowledge of standard office software.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of HRIS/HRMS applications and online recruitment systems.

For 88 years, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) has been a deeply respected institution of higher education that is grounded in applied learning. From its early years, training returning World War II veterans to fulfill the nation’s urgent need for skilled technical workers, it has evolved into a professional education powerhouse that offers 20 graduate degrees, 14 bachelor’s degrees for traditional and post-traditional students, four associate’s degrees, and a plethora of continuing education courses and credentials.

NYU SPS is a thought leader, and serves as an incubator for new ideas in industries that are constantly changing, including real estate, real estate development, and construction management; hospitality, tourism, travel, and event management; global affairs and global security, conflict, and cybercrime; global sport and sports business; publishing; marketing; public relations; project management; executive coaching and organizational consulting, human resource management and development, and human capital analytics and technology; management and systems; translation; and professional writing. It is focused on building skills that open doors to opportunities in emerging fields and global markets. NYU SPS faculty members are leading experts in their areas of discipline, with a hands-on approach that encourages students to push beyond their limits and to break new ground.

NYU SPS is committed to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and access throughout the School.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
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