Temporary HR Generalist, Higher Education

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Your Role on the Team

Duties include, but are not limited to :

Review job descriptions, leave requests, and personnel actions for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with UC policies, CA employment laws, and collective bargaining agreements.

Conduct compensation and cost analyses during final offer stages by evaluating experience, job scope, and budget to ensure fair and equitable pay recommendations.

Administer and oversee HR transactions in UCPath, including payroll changes, leave actions, and employment updates, while directing employees for confidential leave processing.

Serve as an HR resource to staff and supervisors by interpreting policies, responding to contract / union questions, and escalating complex matters to the Director of HR as needed.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

$31.47 / hour (within range of $31.47 / hour - $37.38 / hour).

Required :

Strong knowledge of California employment laws, leave administration, and union contract interpretation, with the ability to review and verify complex HR information.

Experience in Higher Education HR and working with bargaining units; must be comfortable advising on policy, leaves, and job documentation.

Proficiency reviewing job descriptions, analyzing compensation, and working within organizational budget constraints.

Hands-on experience with HRIS transactions and accuracy auditing (UCPath experience strongly preferred).

• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Preferred :

Prior HR experience in the UC system or similar public higher education environment.

Familiarity with systems such as UCPath, Sedgwick, and union contract platforms.

Strong analytical, communication, and confidentiality skills, with the ability to provide professional guidance to stakeholders.

Experience supporting compensation, payroll, recruitment, and leave workflows in a mid-to-large HR organization.

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page -

Closing Statement :

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at or .

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization