To administer human resources related programs and projects for faculty, staff and trainees within an assigned college/school/department/division/center/institute in coordination with the Office of Human Resources. To serve as the liaison to the Office of Human Resources and/or the Dean's office for most human resources related matters. To coordinate departmental human resources actions and ensure proper processing of paperwork. May represent the college/school/department/division/center/institute leadership in working groups and committees at UAB HR and/or UAB Medicine.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Handles the day-to-day administration of human resources processes and procedures for
UAB faculty, staff, post-doctoral fellows, students, contract employees, visiting scientists,
and international faculty/staff/scholars in the functional areas such as employment, staffing,
employee relations, compensation, benefits, training and issues related to federal and state
regulations and laws such as ADA, FLSA and EEOC.
2. Assists chair and department promotion and tenure committee during the Faculty Promotion
and Tenure process.
3. Collects human resources data and makes recommendations to appropriate management.
Compiles information and prepares reports, letters and job related documentation of a
confidential nature.
4. Coordinates departmental human resource actions and ensures proper process of
paperwork.
5. Advises, provides information, trains others and responds to questions regarding human
resources policies. Identifies potential program, policy or relations issues and confers with
appropriate HR resources.
6. Ensures compliance with Human Resources policies and procedures.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
· Ability to communicate effectively
· Interpersonal skills
· Leadership skills
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources or a related field and two (2) years of related
experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirements.
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations
Currently certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human
Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) preferred.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
