HR Generalist – Administrative Operations

Penn Information Systems & Computing

HR Generalist overseeing human resources functions and administrative operations at the University of Pennsylvania. Advising on employee relations and managing student hiring processes.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,500 - $82,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing core human resources functions and BSD central administrative operations
Providing hands-on HR partnership across a complex, multi-unit organization
Advising supervisors and managers on employee and labor relations matters
Managing student hiring processes supporting more than 300 student hires annually
Ensuring compliance with University policies and employment requirements
Conducting and managing workplace investigations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or related field
Demonstrated experience performing HR Generalist work
Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR policies
Proficiency with HRIS systems; Workday experience strongly preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Long-term care insurance
Wellness and work-life resources
Professional and personal development opportunities
University resources access
Adoption assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR Generalistemployment lawsHR policiesHRIS systemsWorkdayproject management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsconflict resolution

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree