Pay Grade/Pay Range: 57 Monthly (exempt): - Minimum - $ 36,088.00 Midpoint - $ 52,686.40

Department/Organization: 506161 - HR Service Center

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The HR Business Specialist will partner with one or more assigned HR Business Partners to execute HR initiatives that support the employment life cycle, including but not limited to: benefits, recruiting, compensation and classification, onboarding and communication.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and some Human Resources experience; OR Associate degree and three (3) years of Human Resources experience; OR High School Diploma and five (5) years of Human Resources experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects independently and effectively with efficiency and appropriate follow-through while exercising discretion and independent judgement. Must be able to work in a team-based environment and also independently to meet deadlines. Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and must have exceptional time management skills. Ability to maintain a professional approach to dealing with diverse individuals and issues with an exceptional customer service focus.

Preferred Qualifications: Human Resources experience in a higher education environment, preferably with working knowledge of federal and state regulations and UA's HR systems (PageUp, Banner, Workforce Management eTime), and experience working in a highly confidential, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. SHRM or HRCI certification.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.