Human Resources & Communication Specialist

Develop and implement human resource policies and procedures including employee retention initiates

Performs routine and moderately complex human resource operations involving the recruitment, hiring, and retention with the guidance of the Assistant Director of Finance and Personnel

Manage performance evaluations and provide guidance on employee development

Work with Financial team to reconcile HSRDC accounts and supervise the Financial and Administrator Coordinator on HSRDC SPARS.

Coordinates Badge Access within the HSIT department

Take a lead role in curating and updating content on the Departmental Website and also establishing a strong social media presence for the department

Work with the Financial Coordinator a departmental quarterly newsletter

Cultivate and enhance the department’s brand internally and externally, ensuring consistent messaging to strengthen its reputation.

Complete all communications necessary for the HSIT email address. Work with different areas for communication needs.

Oversees and directs human resources activities for department personnel, faculty, staff, post-doctoral students, graduate students, and undergraduate students/work study. Acts as consultant to managers for personnel related functions. Ensures personnel utilization is carried out in accordance with department, school, and University policies and enforces departmental systems and procedures. Performs administrative functions.

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.