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; Leads hourly and technologist full-cycle recruitment process and provides support for faculty and postdoctoral recruitments as needed; Actively sources potential candidates to attract a diverse pool of applicants; seeks out relevant sourcing opportunities, including attending and staffing conference booths; Processes and monitors payroll transactions and compensation changes in Workday including monthly FTE changes, promotions, merit and pay increases, reclassifications, technologist conversions, allowances, awards, working out of grade and stipends; Conducts new hire orientation for hourly employees and volunteers in an organized, welcoming, and professional manner; Works with employees regarding their separation dates, advising employees of impact of various separation dates to their benefits and payouts. The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking an entry level Human Resources Generalist to serve as a key Human Resources point of contact for a diverse group of employees at all levels including, faculty, students, volunteers, research, and administrative professional and staff members, at DRIs Reno, NV campus.