Executive Director, Human Resources
Company: UC Law SF
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 7, 2024
Job Description:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources
Class: Level 6 / Class 6230 / Exempt / Full Time / Benefitted
Anticipated Hiring Range: $160,000 - $180,000
THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Chancellor & Dean, the Executive
Director of Human Resources is the lead administrator for HR
operations for the College and serves as a strategic partner to the
executive leadership team in shaping the organization's culture.
The position involves evaluating, recommending, developing,
implementing, administering, and coordinating HR policies, labor
contracts, HR programs and business processes in the areas or
recruitment, employee on- and off- boarding, compensation and
benefits, HRIS management, employee engagement, employee and labor
relations, HR compliance, and talent management. With expertise in
organizational HR strategies, integration, planning, and
communication, the Executive Director guides and advises the
Chancellor & Dean, Provost & Academic Dean, Chief Financial
Officer, Associate and Assistant Deans, senior managers and
supervisors on methods, approaches, and best practices for
administering academic and staff HR policies, programs and
procedures. The incumbent will counsel and advise on sensitive
matters and work collaboratively across the functional lines of the
College to improve HR practices and employee relations.
Areas of oversight include, but are not limited to:
Talent Management
- Oversee recruitment and retention strategies and processes to
attract talent.
- Develop and implement a performance management program that
promotes a culture of high performance.
- Develop and administer learning & development programming to
improve skills, maintain competencies, and share best practices
with employees.
Employee Relations and Culture
- Serve as a resource for employees in resolving conflicts in the
workplace.
- Oversee labor contract administration and negotiations with
unions and serve as main point of contact for union
representatives.
- In collaboration with the General Counsel's Office, oversee
employee investigations and grievances.
- Promote a positive organizational culture that supports
diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Organizational Strategy and Development
- Serve on the Chancellor's senior leadership team, providing
guidance and insights on a variety of topics.
- Develop and implement HR strategies in support of
organizational objectives.
- Lead organizational initiatives, including campus-wide events,
to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
- Lead change management initiatives and serve as a resource for
internal communications.
HR Technology
- Research, implement and administer HR technologies related to
recruitment, performance management, and learning &
development.
- Serve as the primary location liaison for the UC systemwide
HRIS software, UCPath, and the timekeeping system, TRS. Oversee
local training, downstream integrations, and security provisioning
in the system.
- Serve as a location representative on the University of
California Systemwide UCPath Advisory Board and UCPath Steering
Committee.
- Collaborate closely with the payroll and fiscal department to
ensure accurate payroll processing and resolve complex issues
related to pay and benefits.
Compensation & Benefits
- Develop and manage a competitive compensation program supported
by market research and data.
- Serve as a local resource of employees with questions about UC
benefits and serve as the liaison with UC systemwide benefits
offices.
- Manage the College's leave of absence, worker's compensation,
commuting, and EAP programs.
HR Compliance
- Maintain, evaluate, update, and administer the employee policy
handbook and other College policies.
- Manage the College's health and safety programs and employee
training initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state and public sector
regulations.
The incumbent works closely with other leaders of the organization
and must be prepared to assume additional areas of responsibility
as needs arise and priorities change.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of seven years of progressive
HR experience, including at least 3 years supporting executives in
a senior management role with direct reports.
- Master's Degree, JD, and/or HR certification (SHRM, SPHR)
preferred.
- Demonstrated experience developing HR strategies and managing
HR compliance, preferably in the public sector or in higher
education.
- Experience or familiarity with union contract administration
required.
- Experience in California preferred.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the higher education or public sector environment
preferred.
- Experience in directing and managing organizational
change.
- Excellent communicator with a diversity of communication
styles, both written and oral.
- Effective decision making skills regarding hiring, evaluating,
and development of direct reports.
- Excellent management skills that include collaboration,
coaching and development.
- Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with
diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated political acumen, tact, diplomacy and highest
level of discretion and confidentiality in employee matters.
- Strong working knowledge of union regulations, preferably in
the public sector.
- Experience in developing and maintaining employee compensation
programs.
- Experience in budget preparation, management, and control.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local laws
pertaining to personnel administration, classification and wage
administration, recruitment and selection practices and benefit
administration and of supervisory principles and practices.
- Strong working knowledge of employment laws and regulations
(FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.).
- Experience managing employee investigations.
- Ability to quickly learn new software and technologies.
- Experience with PeopleSoft preferred.
BENEFITS
Health and Welfare Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related,
healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Employee Assistance Program
For Your Financial Future
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
- University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit
plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings
Programs
For Your Work/Life Balance
- Fifteen paid holidays per year
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Commuter Benefits Program
THE HIRING PROCESS
This position has been designated as "sensitive" and requires a
pre-employment background check.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation
to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human
Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a
job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change
to the application process, providing documents in an alternate
format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized
equipment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively
evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of
experience and education most closely relate to the stated
requirements and the needs of the College. Depending on the quality
and number of the applications received, only the better qualified
applicants may be contacted for an interview. The position is open
until filled.
UC Law SF is an equal opportunity employer. UC Law SF strives to
provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that
fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC
Law SF is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity
and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching.
Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are
strongly encouraged to apply.
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