Director of Human Resources

University of California, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Department Summary

Founded in 1994, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs incorporates the best practices in scholarship, research and teaching in the fields of social work, urban and regional planning, and policymaking. The unique intersection of these disciplines within one school allows for academic cross-collaboration and a rich education that values diverse perspectives at the macro- and micro- organizational levels. Graduates of the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs are well prepared to take leadership roles and effect change as practitioners, researchers and policymakers in the public, private and non-governmental sectors. The Human Resources Office, resides within the Dean's Office, providing core comprehensive support in personnel management, policy implementation and administrative services to faculty, staff and students.
Position Summary

Reporting to the Dean, the Director of Human Resources is independently responsible for directing all aspects of the academic, staff, post doc, student and academic apprentice personnel administrative functions for the school. The Director will identify methodology, develop and implement procedures, create the organizational structure, train operating personnel, and establish controls which permit timely monitoring and auditing tasks to ascertain the effectiveness of personnel and procedures which support human resources services. The Director provides expert consultation and direction on school-wide human resources issues, including interpretation, and application of University policies and procedures as they relate to academic and staff employee actions. They provide Staff Human Resources administration, management and oversight for staff employees, including the following areas: employee and labor relations, payroll, recruitment, workers' compensation, and compensation. Provide directions and consultation, ensuring the school is compliant with all University, State and Federal labor laws and negotiated agreements. Guide faculty, administrators, managers and supervisors on performance issues, documentation, disciplinary memorandums and work rules in compliance with Personnel Policies for Staff Members, Academic Personnel Policies, Memorandum of Understanding, Academic Apprentice, and bargaining units. Establishes strategic goals and objectives for the school in conjunction with the Dean and management. Provides proactive leadership, strategic planning, counseling/coordinates resolution of personnel/payroll administration problems and related issues for the school's senior management, academic departments, organized research units, and school-wide research centers.


Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge of University human resources management principles, trends, and practices as they relate to academic and staff personnel administration. (Required)
  • Demonstrated managerial and leadership skills including, working knowledge of employee selections, training, motivation, discipline, performance review, evaluations, and position development with additional skill in progressive disciplinary actions. (Required)
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret and apply academic and staff policies, bargaining agreements and practices. (Required)
  • Ability to plan strategically in a customer-oriented environment to promote efficient and effective operations. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of INS regulations and immigration regulations as they relate to J1, H1, and Permanent Residency status for International Students and Scholars (OISS) application and renewal processing. (Required)
  • Ability to work independently with conflicting demands, time-sensitive deadlines, frequent interruptions and/or distractions. (Required)
  • Demonstrated skill in analyzing and clearly communicating information, problems and issues. (Required)
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with administrators, faculty and staff; ability to develop positive relationships with internal and external University personnel. (Required)
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of, and proficiency in using QDB, UCPath, JDXpert, iCIMS, OPUS and Academic UC Recruit, Faculty 180, OATS, Interfolio, Tracker I-9, TRS and other campus personnel and fiscal tools. (Required)
  • Ability to research, analyze, compile and present data in a clear concise manner. Organizational skills to ensure that assignments are completed in a timely manner. (Required)
  • Results-oriented and a demonstrated track record of innovative/creative approaches to recruiting. (Required)
  • Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner when faced with changes in workload and assignments, deadline pressures and/or competing requirements. (Required)

    • Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
  • Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required)

    • Special Conditions for Employment
  • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
  • Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
  • COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

    • Schedule

    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Union/Policy Covered

    99-Policy Covered
    Complete Position Description

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