Human Resources Generalist

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Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Salary Range Commensurate with Experience Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Hybrid

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number NC1172026 Working Title Human Resources Generalist Department Org 501000 - Human Resources Why should you work at UCA?

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family-the faculty, staff, students and alumni-who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide flexible work schedules may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist plays a vital role in supporting performance management, employee engagement, training and development, compliance, and student employment operations at the University of Central Arkansas. This position is responsible for administering campus-wide employee evaluation cycles, coordinating university recognition events, delivering onboarding presentations, and co-hosting professional development initiatives. The HR Generalist collaborates across campus to enhance the employee experience and ensure HR processes run efficiently.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Performance Management & Appraisals

• Administer, track, and monitor the end-to-end employee evaluation lifecycle, including 90-Day, 6-Month, and Annual Evaluations.
• Develop and deliver evaluation training for supervisors and managers to ensure consistency and constructive performance feedback.

Training, Development & Onboarding

• Oversee Vector Training administration, including monthly reporting of all new hires with assigned supervisor details to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate, help design, and present at New Staff Orientation.
• Collaborate, assist, and help lead the on campus leadership development program, in partnership with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Academic Leadership (CETAL).
• Partner with campus departments to identify needs, create, and launch new trainings (e.g., supervisor essentials, administrative resources, and departmental custom workshops).

Employee Engagement & Recognition

• Plan and execute major campus employee engagement events, including Employee Appreciation Day and the Faculty and Staff (F&S) Recognition Celebration.
• Administer the 1-Year Employee Recognition program.
• Manage HR staff culture initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute Career Service communications and milestone notifications.

Operations, Compliance & Administration

• Process Student Worker hiring forms and maintain position accuracy for student roles.
• Manage and process internal hiring notifications for non-benefits eligible employees.
• Ensure campus compliance and risk management standards by maintaining and updating mandatory HR posters across facilities.
• Oversee logistical event execution for HR-sponsored functions and campus-wide gatherings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with performance management processes, onboarding practices, and employment administration.
• Experience planning, organizing, and executing medium-to-large events.
• Demonstrated public speaking, training delivery, and presentation skills.
• Direct customer service or front-facing public interaction skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across university departments.
• Basic scheduling, managing RSVP's, setting up meeting rooms and virtual links (zoom/google meet)

Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Required Education and/or Experience

The formal educational equivalent of a bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, communications, event management, or a related field; plus one years of related experience. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• The capacity to learn the university's systems (Ellucian Banner and Vector Training Software)
• Proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS), database management, and reporting tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.
• Strong organizational skills to track catering orders, event sign-ins, budgets, etc…
• Work experience in education working with faculty/staff and students

University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.

Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Desired start date 10/16/2026

Position Summary and Qualifications

License(s)/Certifications Physical Demands Checklist Sitting, Kneeling, Standing, Lifting/Carrying, Walking Physical Exertion Administrative Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds

Posting Detail Information

Background Check Statement

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

UCA EEO Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date 09/15/2026 Close Date 09/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Veteran's Documents
• Other Document