Human Resources Assistant 3

Job Summary

CA-DK

Under the general direction of the Compensation Analyst 4 Supervisor, this position provides administrative, technical, project, and analytical support for compensation and classification programs and services. Serving as an initial point of contact for the Compensation unit, the incumbent collaborates with department managers, supervisors, Human Resources professionals across UC Davis Health, including the School of Medicine and School of Nursing, union representatives, and employees to provide guidance and support on issues regarding classification and compensation.

This position routinely receives, handles, and has access to highly sensitive and confidential compensation, classification, and labor relations information. The incumbent is entrusted with non-public materials involving bargaining unit determinations, accretion petitions, labor relations matters, and other confidential personnel issues. Responsibilities require the exercise of sound judgment, discretion, professionalism, and strict confidentiality in handling information in accordance with university policies, collective bargaining obligations, and applicable laws and regulations.

Apply By October 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm; Interviews maybe held at anytime

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative and/or human resources experience involving records management, data analysis, customer service, process coordination, and the handling of confidential information.
• Experience utilizing office applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, reporting platforms, database or HR information systems.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and data integrity while managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills to gather, evaluate, interpret, and analyze information; develop solutions; and exercise sound judgment in resolving issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively gather information, respond to inquiries, explain policies and procedures, and interact with diverse stakeholders in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to independently organize, prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple assignments and projects in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, Human Resources professionals, labor representatives, and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective recordkeeping, tracking, filing, and information management systems.
• Proven ability to exercise discretion, maintain strict confidentiality, adapt to changing business needs, and learn new systems, processes, and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting compensation, classification, human resources, labor relations, payroll, or workforce administration functions within a large, complex organization.
• Experience with UC Path, Salesforce (Aggie Service), Job Builder, Tableau, OnBase, Cognos reporting or similar/related systems.
• Basic knowledge of classification and compensation principles, practices, policies, procedures, and fundamental human resources concepts.
• Knowledge of UC Davis Health Human Resources functions, organizational structure, and key stakeholder relationships, including Compensation Services, Talent Acquisition, Health SSO, Labor Relations, the UC Davis Medical Center, the School of Medicine, and the School of Nursing.

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - Receipt, Tracking and Distribution of Compensation and Classification Actions
• 20% - Compensation and Classification Systems, Data Management, and Reporting
• 15% - Project Support
• 15% - Administrative and Operational Support
• 5% - Requests for Information (RFIs) and Litigation Support
• 5% - Professional and Personal Growth

Department Overview

Health Compensation Services administers classification and compensation programs across UC Davis Health which includes the Medical Center, School of Medicine, and School of Nursing …