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University of Southern California · 11 hours ago

Director, Client Services

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$169K/yr - $177K/yr

10+ years exp

The University of Southern California is seeking a Director, Client Services to oversee a dynamic team of HR Partners supporting multiple clients. This role involves defining talent strategies, applying leading HR practices, and ensuring the HR team is equipped with the necessary tools and data to enhance the employee experience and achieve business goals.

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Responsibilities

Understanding and applying human resources leading practices and key data to contribute to the client unit’s near and long-term strategies and goals. Possessing an understanding of the strategic role of HR Partners in enabling a unit’s strategy and goals. Applying a deep knowledge of HR client services, employee relations, talent management, compensation, learning and development, organizational development and design, change management, and promoting community belonging to guide the HR client services team in providing strategic direction to units

Demonstrating credibility and workforce strategy and analytics expertise in all interactions with client unit leadership. Demonstrating a broad understanding of units’ business needs and delivering forward-thinking, world-class HR support of those needs. Understanding the value in and driving the use of people analytics to enable data-driven decision making

Defining the HR and people strategy for the client unit they oversee based on leading industry practices and talent/organizational data. Equipping HR team with tools necessary to act as an outstanding strategic advisor. Working with HR centers of expertise to establish a plan to transform the in-unit HR role from a tactical to strategic HR service provider including the design/implementation of assessments, gap analysis, up-skilling/learning initiatives and communications plans for units. Emphasizing the importance of service excellence by interweaving it into project details, measurements and development and training of the team. Interacting regularly with stakeholders to collect feedback and ascertain ways to continually improve client services delivered. Creating HR systems and business processes with stakeholders and customers in mind. Meeting deliverables according to planned deadlines

Working closely with HR Partners to ensure stakeholder buy-in for processes and strategies. Effectively communicating and presenting to stakeholders of various levels in the organization. Engaging with HR leaders to stay up to date on areas of expertise, changes in policy, etc. Consistently communicating with direct reports as well as HR customers to understand existing challenges and areas of opportunity. Gathering structured feedback from HR customers to enhance programs and ensure consistency in approach. Providing feedback to the HR Solution Center regarding transactional services and knowledge content provided for purposes of continuous improvement

Maintaining regular touchpoints with centers of expertise to ensure HR Partners are equipped with relevant and current data, analytics, policy and industry knowledge to effectively serve their clients. Providing innovative guidance and recommendations to unit leaders based on HR leading practices and data. Continuously upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes

Overseeing a team of designated HR Partners and providing strategic direction and leadership. Partnering with HR customers, unit leaders, and HR Partners to define learning, career mobility opportunities and develop succession plans. Employing high ethical and equitable management standards, creating a high-performing and engaged team. Continuing to develop objectivity and critical-thinking skills to make sound judgments based on keen analysis, leading practices and an understanding of desired outcomes. When necessary, escalating HR issues in a timely manner

Integrating USC’s unifying values including integrity and accountability throughout all organizational and HR practices. Developing credible relationships from demonstrated ethical judgment, behavior, and practiced confidentiality. Promoting an environment that fosters community and opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold principles of the USC culture and values including Code of Ethics

Disseminating unit, university and HR strategies to the unit HR team and discussing key elements and individual responsibilities to deliver on the strategies. Establishing near and long-term HR strategies and goals within the HR community and related units to achieve desired outcomes. Analyzing current and anticipated conditions and limitations that may affect ability to achieve strategic outcomes. Working with colleagues within Client Services to define standards and operating procedures that improve organizational efficiencies and partnerships. Reassigning staff responsibility as needed to avoid challenges or roadblocks to success. Demonstrating, through words, actions, and ideas, alignment to USC’s strategic plan and the HR organization’s strategic plan. Enabling the university to fulfill its academic and people missions through enhanced HR service

Performing other related responsibilities as requested and when necessary. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementTalent ManagementEmployee RelationsChange ManagementData AnalyticsLabor Laws KnowledgeTeam LeadershipPlanningOrganizationMicrosoft OfficeConsultative SkillsCoaching SkillsCommunication SkillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, organizational design and development, psychology, human resources, industrial relations, or another related field

Ten or more years of experience in one or more of the following fields: human resources, human capital management, HR employee and labor relations or talent management

Four or more years of experience leading teams in a management or leadership role

Strong knowledge of a broad range of HR functions including total rewards (including compensation, recruitment, employee and labor relations), talent management (including performance management, learning and development), continuous process improvement, change management, training, community and belonging strategies, workforce planning, and organizational development

Ability to consult with business/organizational units about strategically managing talent including workforce planning, talent assessments and performance management

Experience guiding a team with demonstrated values and leadership skills

Demonstrated relationship building skills to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization

Strong presentation, communication, teaming capabilities and demonstrated high level writing ability

Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, effective time management abilities and a growth mindset

Demonstrated knowledge of labor and employment laws and compliance

Knowledge of current federal and state labor and benefits laws and regulations including ADA, ADEA, COBRA, EEOC, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, Health Care Reform Act, HIPPA, OSHA, Pension Protection Act, Title 7, USERRA

Familiarity with state laws such as CFRA, DFEH, IWC, PDA, Paid Family Leave, SDI, Unemployment, and Wage Orders

Ability to exercise discretion with confidential information

Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to tailor delivery to various audiences

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Advanced degree in business administration, organizational design and development, psychology, human resources, industrial relations or related field

Twelve or more years of experience in one or more of the following fields: human resources, human capital management, HR employee and labor relations or talent management

Experience in higher education and/or serving in a consultative role directly advising business leaders

Six or more years of experience leading teams in a management or leadership role

Knowledge of industry trends and leading practices in HR client service methodologies including serving as a data-driven problem solver, influencing at all levels, and serving as a trusted coach and independent voice

Proven experience creating business and action plans transforming the HR Partner role from a tactical to strategic HR service provider

Ability to interface with all levels of the organization, influence decision makers and set and manage expectations

Developed client-relationship management skills, along with demonstrated experience in developing consultative relationships with leaders

Ability to successfully work in a consensus decision-making environment

Developed team-based management style with the ability to drive change while maintaining an ethical, equitable, consistent and team-focused work environment

Ability to mentor and develop staff by outlining goals, objectives, implementing support (e.g., teaching) and performance measures and encouraging continuous learning, realignment and training

Ability to enhance and apply strategic initiatives in daily operations, providing guidance and support as necessary

Experience in a unionized environment

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), Organization Development Certified Professional Program (ODCP), Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional/Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources/Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) or other similar certifications

Benefits

USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future.