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Unit Human Resources Specialist III

University of Louisville

Louisville, KYFull-time$54–82K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$54–82K/yr
Location
Louisville, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry seeks a Unit Human Resources Specialist III to perform HR administrative functions across talent acquisition, consultation, data analytics, employee training and development, and project management. The role supports faculty, staff, and leaders; monitors policies and workforce planning; and coordinates with main campus HR on leave, workers’ compensation, and benefits.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Talent AcquisitionHR ConsultationData AnalyticsTraining and DevelopmentProject ManagementPolicy ComplianceWorkforce PlanningSuccession PlanningEmployee Engagement

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Human Resources, Business or Related Field or Equivalent Education and Experience4 Years Relevant ExperienceMaster's in Human Resources or Related Field4 Years ExperienceSHRM or HRCI Certification

Full job description

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

37.5

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 6 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD) is seeking to hire a Unit Human Resources Specialist III. The position performs a wide range of HR administrative functions including talent acquisition, consultation, data analytics, employee training and development and project management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide full cycle talent acquisition to meet hiring and onboarding processes for faculty and staff.

Provide HR support to faculty and staff.

Provide HR consultation and guidance to ULSD staff, faculty and leaders.

Analyze data trends and metrics and prepare monthly and quarterly reports.

Research, monitor, and enforce policies to ensure compliance with applicable internal policies/procedures and legal requirements.

HR project management.

Liaison with main campus HR to administer FMLA, workers compensation and benefits.

Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention.

Facilitate training and development plans on a variety of human resources topics and maintain records of participation.

Participate in employee engagement planning and execution.

Monitor and report on workforce and succession planning.

Assist with payroll duties as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in human resources or related field and 4 years of experience.

SHRM or HRCI certification.

Target Compensation Maximum:

$81,529.00

Target Compensation Minimum:

$54,318.00

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

Yes

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant

Yes

Background Check Required

Yes

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R109615

How this job compares

Set against the 5,617 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$54–82K/yr
  • Kentucky median$82–103K/yr20 salary ranges
  • US median$97–140K/yr2,615 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $68K, is 26% below the Kentucky median midpoint ($92K) — in the middle half of Human Resources salary ranges in Kentucky.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 75 open Human Resources jobs in Kentucky and 5,617 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,906 postings).
Education
1,510 of the 5,617 open Human Resources jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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