Company Information
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Company Name: Gallaudet University
Website: https://www.gallaudet.edu/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: HR Specialist
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description:
SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Human Resources (HR), the HR
Specialist will focus on a variety of HR functions, primarily on employment
and compensation. The HR Specialist supports the employment process for
assigned vacancies; and guides and supports the Search Committee Chair
through the process. The HR Specialist will work closely with the Office of
Equal Opportunity Programs to provide training to Search Committee members.
The HR Specialist will also counsel employees and potential applicants
regarding employment, promotion and transfer opportunities.

The HR Specialist will also support the compensation function by ensuring
that job descriptions appropriately reflect University and department needs
and include minimum and preferred qualifications; and works with the HR team
to analyze, evaluate, and classify job descriptions to ensure internal and
external equity. Lastly, the HR Specialist serves as a member of the HR Core
Team.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Supports the employment process for assigned vacancies in accordance with
University policy and the Affirmative Action Plan; screens applications and
refers candidates appearing to meet qualifications and departmental needs;
assists and advises department on the hiring process; conducts criminal
background checks, when needed; advises departments on selection decisions on
an as needed basis; maintains records of review and selection decisions;
assures that positions are filled in a timely and efficient manner; and
informs other candidates of final results.

Counsels employees and applicants regarding job opportunities and employment
procedures; and advises supervisors and employees on employment procedures
and policies for promotion, transfer, and reclassification.

Supports the immigration process if the selected candidate requires U.S. work
authorization; and ensures the records are filed appropriately.

In collaboration with the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, provide
training to search committee members on the employment process.

Ensures that employment records, including resume and job descriptions, are
filed in the electronic database.

Provides outstanding customer service to supervisors, employees, candidates,
and prospective candidates; responds to inquiries in a timely manner; and
monitors the department email account during the assigned weeks.

Works with supervisors to ensure that job descriptions appropriately reflect
University and department needs; ensures that the required and preferred
qualifications are fair and appropriate to allow a diverse pool of candidates
to qualify; and analyzes, evaluates, and classifies job descriptions to
ensure internal and external equity.

Serves as a member of the HR Core Team; and provides ideas and feedback on
how Human Resources can improve the employee experience.

Proactively searches for ways to continuously improve the employment process
and aims to maximize the experience for both candidates and search committee
members.

On an as-needed basis, serves as a back-up to other members of the HR core
team.

Assists the Executive Director in developing guidelines for supervisors and
employees; and serves as a trainer in a variety of workshops.

Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with
co-workers and supervisor.

Shows a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the
workplace; and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous
learning.

Serves as a mandatory Title IX reporter; and takes annual Title IX training
as part of the compliance effort.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Required Minimum Qualifications (When the candidate’s resume meets these
qualifications, it will be screened in.)

Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum two years of professional experience in Human Resources (including
operations) counseling, and/or related fields
Fluency in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications (While not required, it is an advantage for what the
position needs.)

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Human Resources.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Qualities that will help the incumbent be
more successful in the position.)

Demonstrated inclusive beliefs and values.
Demonstrated planning and organization skills.
Excellent writing, signing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside
constituents and groups.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive
working and learning environment.

COMPENSATION:
Level: 7
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
FLSA: Exempt



Requirements:
SPECIFICATIONS:

Required Minimum Qualifications (When the candidate’s resume meets these
qualifications, it will be screened in.)

Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum two years of professional experience in Human Resources (including
operations) counseling, and/or related fields
Fluency in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications (While not required, it is an advantage for what the
position needs.)

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Human Resources.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Qualities that will help the incumbent be
more successful in the position.)

Demonstrated inclusive beliefs and values.
Demonstrated planning and organization skills.
Excellent writing, signing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside
constituents and groups.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive
working and learning environment.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Business, Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.gallaudet.edu/careers
Email application materials to:: alexis.tompkins@gallaudet.edu