Human Resources Generalist

Desert Research Institute
Reno, NV
Category Human Resources
Job Description
The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking an entry-level Human Resources Generalist to serve as a key Human Resources point of contact for employees at all levels, including faculty, students, volunteers, research, and administrative professional and staff members, at DRI's Reno, NV campus.

Requirements

  • Serves as liaison for DRI employees with payroll, HR, and division business staff
  • Ensures the confidentiality of HR related information is maintained at all times
  • Assists with recruitment process for hourly employees and technologists
  • Maintains DRI branded dashboards on large recruitment websites
  • Posts advertisements in strategic locations to attract broad pools of applicants
  • Actively sources potential candidates to attract a diverse pool of applicants for search committees to review
  • Completes the on-boarding/orientation process for hourly employees and volunteers in an organized, welcoming, and professional manner
  • Conducts candidate benefit summary meetings as needed, maintaining a clear understanding of when to refer employees to an HR benefits subject matter expert
  • Assists in supporting DRI’s Learning Management System, Bridge, and ensures continued compliance with new and reoccurring employee trainings
  • Reviews all applicants for minimum qualifications; downloads and combines resumes, contacts candidates for missing information; creates scoring spreadsheets for search committee
  • Handles employee relations matters with confidentiality and professionalism and ensures employees are provided with resources/next steps
  • Leads graduate student support with responsibility for on-boarding and orientation of graduate students, coordination with DRI divisions regarding ongoing student status including ensuring accurate compensation
  • Processes HR purchasing and requisition transactions, including reimbursements, in a timely manner, verifying correct and accurate documentation
  • May lead, assist and/or support special projects, as needed
  • Performs other general HR duties, as needed

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 19.25% retirement match
  • 24 annual leave days
  • 30 sick leave days
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Educational benefits
  • No state income tax
  • No social security deduction
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