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Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
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Regular
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Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at [email protected] .
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820.
Division | Human Resources LR Office
uada.edu
The HR Partner is responsible for partnering with department managers and administrative staff to provide guidance, advice and solutions on human capital management (HCM) related matters under the direction of the HR Manager. This position will assist in addressing HCM areas and services including, but not limited to, recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, compensation, performance reviews management, and general Workday processes.
Job Duties:
- Establish and build rapport with the department’s management and administrative staff to deliver solutions throughout the employee lifecycle in accordance with HR best practices
- Provide assistance with Workday technical support and make recommendations to appropriate HR Manager for resolutions to Workday issues and recommend training to improve operations
- Provide periodic reports on recruitment processes including but not limited to the number of job requisitions, length of posting, and status of requisitions
- Ensure business practices are in accordance with UADA and UA System policies and procedures and federal and state laws
- Assist department with the processing of compensation changes
- Assist departments with writing and editing positions and creating job requisitions
- Assist in creating advertisements for positions
- Screen applications for minimum qualifications
- Manage the HR social media accounts which include advertising job vacancies
- Assist NRA employees with the hiring and onboarding process as assigned
- Provide general assistance to applicants and employees, as needed
- Prepare and maintain special internal and external reports as requested
- Assist with the delivery of formal and informal HCM training/presentations, including group and one on one training
- Assist HR Managers with coordinating annual performance evaluation process
- Assist HR Manager and employees with proof of prior services and career service
- Stay abreast of new trends and advancements in the human resources field
- Assist HR Managers with Workday troubleshooting
- Participate in professional development opportunities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field from an accredited university of higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least three (3) years of human resources experience
- Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) experience
- Experience working in Higher Education
Additional Information:
Applicants for this position are required to upload a Resume, Cover letter, Official or Unofficial Transcript, and a list of three (3) references including name, phone number and email address (if available) prior to submitting the application. Once an application is submitted, the applicant will not be able to edit the application or upload additional documents.
If you have technical issues uploading a document or if you have a need to provide additional documentation after submitting your application, email [email protected]
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Recruitment Contact Information:
Jill Williams,
[email protected]
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Criminal Background Check
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking
Lifting, N/A, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing
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