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Category:: Staff and Administrators
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Department:: HR-Human Res.& Affirm.Action 5410
Locations:: Worcester, MA
Posted:: Feb 13, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time - Exempt
Position ID:: 172618
About Clark University:
Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.
Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.
Job Description:
The HR Specialist for Staff & Academic Affairs position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management on both a strategic and tactical level for university and administrative units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service and support that reflects the business objectives of the institution. The HR Specialist maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its mid-range plans, its culture and its competition.
The position supports the Chief Human Resources Officer in handling employee relations; performance management; employee engagement; organization design and development; benefit administration; diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives; policy interpretation and workforce planning activities. This position also assists the Senior Talent Acquisition Leader with recruitment, compensation, and other key HR processes and provides a seamless experience to University employees as it relates to all HR activities. Position also serves as an HR conduit to the Provost's office approximately 25-30% of the time.
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Additional Information:
As of June 1, 2023 Clark University no longer requires employees or students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, Clark urges all community members to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination, which recommend that everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses. This is important for your own personal health as well as the health of our community.
At Clark University, we are dedicated to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. We believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our hiring practices, employee development programs, and campus culture. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.
Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.
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Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:
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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
A successful background check is required upon acceptance.
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