Human Resources Generalist , Facilities Services

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Human Resources Generalist 3 (7596U), Facilities Services - 79925

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At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California s diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, learning is a fundamental part of working, and we provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups. Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

Facilities Services works to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning and research. With over 500 dedicated staff members serving over 10M building square feet and 1100 acres, Facilities Services includes the asset management program, custodial services, maintenance operations, engineering and technical services, environmental services, grounds operations, the Cal Zero Waste program.

Involves recommending, developing, implementing, administering, coordinating, and/or evaluating Human Resources policies, labor contracts, statutes, programs and procedures covering several of the following: recruitment, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, payroll, benefits, welfare programs, training and development, visa procurement, inter-campus transfers, and employee services.

The First Review Date for this job is: 08/05/2025.

• Counsels department managers and supervisors on employee and labor policies, procedures, and appropriate practices.
• Assist with managing the investigative process for employee complaints; advise and work with staff and managers of non-unionized and unionized employees to ensure compliance with the contract; counsel & advise unit and employee on policies; advise on disciplinary actions & assist in preparing documentation; assist supervisors in dealing with employee discipline issues; and provide individual guidance to supervisors who are considering initiating disciplinary action.
• Reviews resumes and applications and interviews applicants for a full range of staff positions.
• Counsels employees concerning sensitive and difficult to resolve work-related problems and conducts termination interviews, providing feedback to management.
• Leads/facilitates department s employee engagement efforts.
• Advises all levels of managers, supervisors, and employees in developing job descriptions, resolving benefits issues, and providing guidance on compensation programs, personnel policies and procedures.
• Provide analytical managerial support, recommends strategies in critical areas related to professional and staff personnel concerns.
• Reviews resumes and applications and interviews applicants for a full range of staff positions.
• Provides support to departments in administering policies and programs in the areas of employment, labor relations, wage and salary administration, training, and other areas of HR.
• Works with client groups on complex re-organizations and staffing objectives to assist in meeting business objectives.
• Performance and Talent Management, ensures employees are receiving the appropriate development to complete their jobs effectively and efficiently;
  Facilitate the Annual Performance Appraisal Process for the entire Division.
• Work closely with Management to plan and implement organizational changes.
• As the organization focuses on continuous improvement and streamlines operational systems to better meet customer and budgetary needs, the Human Resources Generalist works with all levels of employees to achieve organization goals.
• May maintain records for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action reporting requirements.
• Prioritizes work assignments, conducts complex HR trends analyses and develops resulting recommendations.
• Develops metrics/analytics proposals and recommendations to guide and support a broader strategic direction for the organization.

• Possesses strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop…