Position Title: Human Resources Specialist
Position ID: T229678
Job Code: H010097
Salary/Wage Grade: $18.85 – $30.65 per hour (equivalent to $39,208 – $63,752 annually, depending on experience)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Manager
Work Arrangement: Onsite

General Summary

Under general supervision, the Human Resources Specialist is responsible for handling the day-to-day administration of policies and/or programs covering several or all of the following areas: recruiting, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, and personnel research. This position also monitors and maintains department-specific databases and systems, and may be responsible for Oracle data input, data integrity, and workflow approvals.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Administers HR policies and programs related to recruiting, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, and personnel research.

• Monitors and maintains department-specific HR databases and systems.

• Ensures accuracy of Oracle data entry and workflow approvals.

• Provides HR support and assists with other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.

• Related fields include (but are not limited to):

• Human Resource Management

• Business Administration

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• Public Administration

• Organizational Leadership or related behavioral/social sciences

• Experience: One (1) year of related experience required.

• Related experience may include:

• Recruiting/talent acquisition

• Compensation and benefits administration

• Employee/labor relations

• HRIS/HR database management (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday)

• Training and development coordination

• Generalist-level HR support in a professional setting

• Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

Additional Information

• Licenses/Certifications: None required

• Supervisory Responsibilities: None

• Budget Responsibilities: None

• Patient Population Served: No patient contact

• Exposure Category: Category III (no exposure to body fluids or tissue)

About UAB

UAB is a world-class research university and academic health system committed to understanding and improving the human experience. Our mission is to enrich society and improve health and well-being through transformational education, groundbreaking research, innovation, community engagement, and world-class patient care.

At UAB, we live our values every day:

• Collaborate: Work as a team for the greater good.

• Act with Integrity: Be accountable and always do the right thing.

• Respect All: Champion diversity and opportunities for all, with civility.

• Excel: Innovate and strive for excellence in everything we do.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.

• Related fields include (but are not limited to):

• Human Resource Management

• Business Administration

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• Public Administration

• Organizational Leadership or related behavioral/social sciences

• Experience: One (1) year of related experience required.

• Related experience may include:

• Recruiting/talent acquisition

• Compensation and benefits administration

• Employee/labor relations

• HRIS/HR database management (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday)

• Training and development coordination

• Generalist-level HR support in a professional setting

• Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

Additional Information

• Licenses/Certifications: None required

• Supervisory Responsibilities: None

• Budget Responsibilities: None

• Patient Population Served: No patient contact

• Exposure Category: Category III (no exposure to body fluids or tissue)

About UAB

UAB is a world-class research university and academic health system committed to understanding and improving the human experience. Our mission is to enrich society and improve health and well-being through transformational education, groundbreaking research, innovation, community engagement, and world-class patient care.

At UAB, we live our values every day:

• Collaborate: Work as a team for the greater good.

• Act with Integrity: Be accountable and always do the right thing.

• Respect All: Champion diversity and opportunities for all, with civility.

• Excel: Innovate and strive for excellence in everything we do.