ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY JOB DESCRIPTION
APPROVED POSITION INFORMATION
(to be completed by HR)
Effective: July 1, 2015
Title
Range
JCC
HR Generalist
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67700
Essential Function: Light Work
Description: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently,
and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work requires walking or standing
to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling.
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position, the role in the
university, and the supervisor’s title.* (This section is used for advertisement of the
position.)
The HR Generalist for the University of Nevada, Human Resources provides critical HR
functionality statewide for the University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM). The position
is primarily responsible for serving employee relations functions for UNSOM faculty and
residents/fellows statewide and serving as a point of contact for additional HR-related inquiries
in southern Nevada. The incumbent will assist both employees and supervisors in resolving
conflicts and disciplinary issues; provide guidance to employees and supervisors regarding
procedures and rights; and will conduct investigations and mediations at the direction of the
Associate Vice President, UNR Human Resources (UNRHR) and the Dean, UNSOM. The
position will serve a critical training role by delivering required trainings in southern Nevada such
as New Hire Orientation, Mandatory Supervisory Trainings, and Sexual Harassment Trainings.
The position will also play an important role in supplementing statewide services related to onboarding, benefits and retention primarily for Las Vegas employees. Lastly, the position will
provide HR services to additional non-UNSOM customers on a less frequent as needed basis.
* Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job
(percentage first with heading and then bulleted information). If line of progression,
define for each range as above.
40% - Faculty/Resident Relations
 Perform employee relations activities for UNSOM residents and faculty statewide
 First point of contact for statewide faculty/resident or supervisory concerns
 Provide consultation to employees regarding employment issues, questions, concerns
 Provide supervisors and managers with assistance in managing employees. Areas may
include: performance problems, disciplinary actions, evaluation consultation, conflict
resolution, medical issues associated with employment (Family and Medical Leave Act,
Americans With Disabilities Act, Fitness For Duty issues)
 Advise employees and supervisors on rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
related to University employment
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Conduct investigations, participate in mediations
Ad hoc support for Las Vegas-based classified employee relations matters in
conjunction with the Employee Relations office within the UNR Human Resource
Department.
Suggest changes to policies, processes and procedures for employment related matters
Collaborate with UNSOM legal counsel on employment related matters
Communicate emerging ER issues to the Chief of Staff as necessary
20% - Training
 Develop and deliver HR portion of Resident New Hire Orientation - statewide
 Conduct New Hire Orientations for UNSOM faculty and staff hired in Las Vegas
 Conduct ad hoc benefits trainings, information sessions, etc. primarily for UNSOM Las
Vegas and in Reno as requested by UNR HR
 Conduct Sexual Harassment training for UNSOM Las Vegas
 Develop ER-related trainings for Residents and supervisors of residents to educate on
employment rules and rules related to supervision of medical students
 Deliver supervisory training courses to supervisors of classified employees in Las Vegas
 Offer consultation and training to academic faculty who supervise classified and faculty
employees
20% Onboarding and Retention Support
 Collaborate with Office for Faculty Recruitment to perform onboarding activities in Las
Vegas
 Collaborate with Offices of Academic Affairs and Faculty Development to perform
retention activities in Las Vegas, such as exit interviews
 Collaborate with the Office for Community Faculty to provide a direct resource for Las
Vegas Community Faculty
 Assist during contract renewal season
20% Projects/Special Assignments
 This position will provide additional HR support in a generalist role
 This position will have the capacity to facilitate additional HR related projects
 Facilitate HR-related communication from UNR HR to UNSOM departments
3. Describe the types of decisions the position(s) makes independently as part of the core
responsibilities. Provide examples. If a line of progression, describe the decisions made
at the highest level.
Due to travel and location requirements, the position will perform and will be required to facilitate
daily tasks independently. The incumbent will be expected to keep the AVP, HR apprised of
employee relations case load and status. The incumbent will be expected to intake, evaluate
and analyze the presenting case and associated employee rules, and offer recommendations
for resolution. The position is not authorized to take any action which would represent an
unprecedented solution. The incumbent will be free to identify training schedules and assess
training needs.
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4. Describe the types of problems, issues, action, communications this position typically
takes to the supervisor for resolution and/or consultation. Provide examples. If a line of
progression, describe the supervisory consultation at the highest level.
Complicated employee relations cases will be handled in collaboration with the AVP, HR due to
the critical and confidential nature of the work. The incumbent will also be expected to
coordinate with UNSOM Legal Counsel and the Chief of Staff/Dean, UNSOM on employee
relations matters. Additional projects will be performed in collaboration the supervisor to ensure
the supervisor is aware of status. Since trainings offered are tied to legal offerings, the HR
Generalist will work in collaboration with the main UNR HR curriculum (i.e., the Sexual
Harassment and Title IX Office for the Sexual Harassment Training curriculum).
5. Select the applicable competencies required to successfully perform the job. The
selected competencies will be evaluated within the Administrative Faculty evaluation as
Competencies for Success.
Competency
Required
Adaptability
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Analytical Thinking
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Communication
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Financial Responsibilities
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Human Resource Responsibilities
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Leadership
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Program/Project/Functional Knowledge
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Resource Responsibilities
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Serving Constituents
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Teamwork
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Other (specify)
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6. Minimum requirements of the position. Minimum requirements should be consistent
with the Job Evaluation Model. If Line of Progression, minimum requirements must be
defined for each range.
Education
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Four years of related work experience
Master’s Degree
Two years of related work experience
Relevant Experience: performing professional HR specialty functions or serving
in an HR Generalist capacity, an emphasis in employee relations or training
preferred
Certification and Licensure:
 State of Nevada driver’s license
Schedule or Travel Requirements:
 Travel is required and may represent up to 50% of the position
 Travel may also occur outside typical work hours
 May require a variable work schedule
Optional Addendum: Describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successful
performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Generalist human resources principles
 Diversity strategies in employment/higher education/medical education
 Employment and discrimination law
 Business operations
 Adult learning theory and training methods
 Board of Regents/University Administrative Manual
Skills:
 Advanced proficiency in the use of the a personal computer and current software
applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel and
email)
 Conflict management, mediation, and negotiation
 Training development
 Persuasive speaking
Ability to:
 Analyze situations and develop a course of action
 Problem solve
 Develop and implement training initiatives
 Promote diversity equity in business activities
 Enrich the overall diversity of the school through activities
 Deescalate emotionally-charged situations
 Handle with individuals with diverse viewpoints, goals, and have the ability to understand
the problem, provide a satisfactory solution and develop suitable alternatives
 Motivate and mentor supervisors and managers
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