Perform various human resources duties in areas such as talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, or other special projects. Provide guidance on human resources operational issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management needs. Partner with management teams to facilitate the delivery of HR services as appropriate. Serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures.
Build trusted relationships that help people – and our mission – thrive.
At St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, our mission is clear: Finding cures. Saving children. Every breakthrough in research, every milestone in patient care, and every advancement in our mission is made possible by exceptional people working together toward a common purpose.
As a Human Resources Generalist II, you will play a vital role in supporting the people who make our mission possible. This is more than an HR position—it's an opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor, problem solver, and advocate for employees and leaders across the organization. Through meaningful partnerships, thoughtful guidance, and a commitment to excellence, you will help create an environment where individuals and teams can thrive while advancing the lifesaving work of St. Jude.
In this role, you'll combine your HR expertise with strong relationship-building and analytical skills to deliver impactful solutions, support organizational initiatives, and contribute to a culture where people are empowered to do their best work.
Living Our Culture
At St. Jude, our Culture guides how we work, lead, and engage with one another. We believe that fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace is essential to achieving our mission.
As a Human Resources Generalist II, you will help bring our culture to life by building trusted relationships, supporting leaders through challenges and opportunities, and guiding employees through workplace situations while connecting them with the resources they need to succeed. Your work will contribute to an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference.
What You'll Do
As a member of the Human Resources team, you will:
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Provide consultative support to leaders on workforce planning, employee engagement, leaderships development, and organizational initiatives while partnering with the HR Business Partner to execute people strategies and deliver effective HR solutions.
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Partner with leaders and HR Business Partner to implement people strategies, provide consultative guidance, and support departmental priorities aligned with organizational objectives.
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Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated HR programs and initiatives, including performance management, compensation planning, talent strategies, and employee engagement efforts.
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Serve as a trusted resource for employees and leaders by providing guidance on HR policies, programs, and workplace questions, navigating people matters, and connecting individuals to the appropriate HR resources.
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Coordinate and deliver HR communications that keep employees and leaders informed, connected, and engaged.
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Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, programs, and services, helping create a seamless and positive employee experience.
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Support organizational goals by participating in special projects and strategic initiatives that advance business and workforce objectives.
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Mentor and support colleagues by sharing knowledge, promoting HR best practices, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and development.
Minimum Education and/or Training:
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High School Diploma/GED required.
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Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum Experience:
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Minimum Requirement: High school diploma/GED with 6+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar role providing HR support.
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Experience Exception: Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of HR or related experience.
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In-depth knowledge of multiple HR functions and processes. (e.g., diversity, compensation, organizational design, employee relations, performance management).
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Some experience/working knowledge of principles and practices of HR systems and programs.
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Experience performing complex reporting and analyses; Workday experience, preferred.
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Demonstrated competency and experience analyzing, preparing, and executing presentations related to HR Business goals.
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Demonstrated Competence with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) including Google Sheets Slides, preferred.
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Proven performance in earlier role.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:
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SHRM-CP or Professional in Human Resources (PHR), preferred.
Why St. Jude?
Joining St. Jude means becoming part of a mission-driven organization where your expertise can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families around the world. Here, your ideas matter. Your leadership matters. Your ability to help others succeed matters.
If you are energized by building relationships, solving complex challenges, supporting employees through meaningful moments, and helping create an exceptional workplace culture, we invite you to bring your talents to St. Jude.
Join Us
Join a team where your expertise, compassion, and commitment to people can make a lasting impact.
Together, we can find cures. Together, we can save children.
Compensation
In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $60,320 - $105,040 per year for the role of HR Generalist II.
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St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No Search Firms
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
