Details **Open Date** 01/23/2026 **Requisition Number** PRN44103B **Job Title** HR Generalist **Working Title** HR Generalist **Career Progression Track** P00 **Track Level** P1 - Entry Level Pro **FLSA Code** Professional **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** Hybrid position – requires the incumbent to work a minimum of two days per week on campus. **VP Area** President **Department** 00410 - Human Resources **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $51,000 **Close Date** 02/15/2026 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 02/04/2026 **Job Summary** The**University Human Resource Management**department is seeking two HR Generalist to support University and Academic Health Sciences staff.**The University of Utah**is the state’s flagship institution of higher education, with 18 schools and colleges, more than 100 undergraduate majors and graduate programs, and an enrollment of more than 36,000 students. It is a member of the Association of American Universities—an invitation-only, prestigious group of 71 leading research institutions. Ranked #1 public university in the West by the _Wall Street Journal_ , the U strives to be a model public university in delivering unmatched value in higher education and healthcare while making social, economic and cultural contributions that improve the quality of life throughout the state, the nation and the world. The **HR Generalist** provides front-line Human Resources support to our client departments, serving as a primary point of contact for routine HR questions and administrative requests. This early‑career role focuses on accurate execution of employee lifecycle transactions, onboarding support, and maintenance of employee records, while ensuring all HR actions follow established policies and employment laws. Working closely with senior HR team members and partners in their assigned departments, the HR Generalist assists with recruiting and onboarding processes, manages personnel records in our HR systems, ensures all necessary processes are followed for employee lifecycle changes, and delivers responsive, customer-focused service to assigned departments. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys detail-oriented work, learning HR processes and systems, and building a strong foundation for a career in Human Resources. **The University of Utah offers a generous benefits package to qualifying employees:** At the University of Utah, your pay is just one part of your total compensation. Building your career at the University of Utah means more than earning a paycheck. It’s a meaningful investment in your future, your well-being, and your community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re dedicated to supporting their journey every step of the way. This comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower every aspect of your life, including health and financial security, education, personal development, and everyday perks. We are committed to investing in our people, which is why our benefits are built to support your success. Here’s what you can expect: + Excellent**health, dental, and wellness coverage**at affordable rates + **14.2% retirement contributions** *** + **11 paid Holidays**per year + Generous**paid leave time**, including**paid parental leave** + **Flexible spending accounts** + **50% tuition reduction**for employee after completing probationary period, and spouse, and dependent children after three years + **Free transit**on most UTA services + A**Wellness Program**to promote health and quality of life + Growth and professional development opportunities + Staff perks, including access to**Red Butte Garden**,**UMFA**, and**Natural History Museum of Utah** + Discounts on a variety of products & services, including athletic events, cell phone plans, Hyatt legal plans, auto, home, accident, & pet insurance, health & fitness, restaurants, retail, travel, &**more** We encourage you to explore and compare our total compensation package. You can use the U’s total compensation estimator to calculate the approximate value of your total compensation at:**https://www.hr.utah.edu/comp/totalcomp.php** _If you have any questions on how to use the estimator tool, please contact Human Resources at 801-581-7447._ **Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah** :**benefits.utah.edu** **_\*_** _For the majority of employees, the University contributes an amount equal to_ **_14.2%_** _of pay to a 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you previously worked for the University and were enrolled in a Utah Retirement Systems ( URS ) retirement plan, Utah law requires that you be re-enrolled in the same URS plan upon rehire. If you were enrolled in a URS plan with another employer and wish to be enrolled during your University employment, you must complete the Irrevocable Election (online at_ **https://benefits.utah.edu/retirement-plan-election/** _) before your first paycheck. Certain individuals are not eligible for retirement benefits: employees serving as an exchange employee from outside the State of Utah (such as J-1 exchange visitors) and educational trainees and individuals whose employment is incidental to their educational program (such as F-1 students, including those with OPT and OPT STEM authorization)._ **Responsibilities** **HR Generalist, I:** + Serve as a friendly, front-line point of contact for employees and managers, answering nuanced HR questions and directing more complex issues to senior HR team members + Process employee lifecycle transactions in the HRIS (e.g., hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations) according to established processes with accuracy and required approvals + Post job openings and support recruiting activities using the Applicant Tracking System ( ATS ) + Assist with onboarding and pre-employment tasks, including ordering and tracking background checks, drug screens, and new hire documentation + Ensure HR actions follow established policies, procedures, and employment laws, with guidance and support from HR leadership + Track HR requests, approvals, and completed actions to ensure timely follow-through and clear documentation + Partner closely with HR team members to support day-to-day operations and special projects + Provide professional, responsive, and customer-focused support to assigned departments + Support additional HR activities and projects as needed Typically requires a bachelor’s + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s degree. This is an Entry Level position in the General Professional track. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. **Job Code:** P21041 **Grade:** P14 **Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required** Nearly Continuously: Office environment. **Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required** Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. **Minimum Qualifications** **EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :** 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s degree. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. **Preferences** + 1-3 years of experience in an HR, administrative, or customer service role + Experience with PeopleSoft and/or PeopleAdmin, or other HRIS + Strong organizational skills and follow-through when managing multiple requests + Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills + Previous exposure to HR policies, procedures, and/or employment law + Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel + Reliable and adaptable in an evolving environment **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** Priority review may be given to applications received by February 4, 2026. **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.