UCSF Health · 1 day ago
VP - HR Strategic Initiatives and HR Business Partners
UCSF Health is committed to innovative patient care and pioneering research, and they are seeking a VP for HR Strategic Initiatives and HR Business Partners. This role is responsible for aligning the organization's growth initiatives with the employee experience and managing organization-wide People Strategy programs.
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Responsibilities
Leads and supports the planning and implementation of the broader People Strategy
Provides leadership and influence cross-functionally in defining development components
Works with Senior Executives, Talent Management, L&OD, Training Stakeholders, Leadership Institute, UDAR Development Team, and Office of Opportunity and Outreach
Defines how all UCSF development is mapped into this initiative
Assesses the need to define broader UCSF Leader of the Future and defines Competencies on which all training and development will be based
Leader Development alignment and distinctions for both Health and Campus – While the overarching approach will be the same, there will be two sub-strategies reflecting operational differences in Health and Campus goals and structure
Partner with Strategy SVP and outside vendor to scope project team given limited internal resourcing
In partnership with the CHRO and the HR leadership team, define how all components of the People Strategy will be operationalized across the organization
The activation of each pillar of the People Strategy will have an integration plan that spans across strategy, communications, PR, Leadership Development, and other key stakeholders as identified
Oversees the HR Strategic Business Partner function to partner with top leaders of UCSF to plan, develop and execute effective talent solutions that meet the strategic needs of the business, academic, research and patient care missions
Employs an evidence based approach to identify key opportunities across UCSF that are focused on workforce planning, labor optimization and mid-to-longer term talent management strategies
Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders for optimizing their leadership effectiveness, the team’s cohesiveness, and consulting on effective business decision-making, particularly related to the human capital assets of the organization
Closely partners with the Directors of Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Learning and Organizational Development and Labor and Employee Relations in the planning, development and execution of talent solutions
Qualification
Required
10 years of experience leading HR Business Partner teams to lead and deploy talent strategies or equivalent related leadership experience
Advanced skills in strategy development, systems planning and change management
Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals which measure effectiveness of contributions to efficient operations of department
Excellent leadership abilities to oversee multiple functions or departments through subordinate managers
Excellent skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques
Able to interpret and communicate, both verbally and in writing, highly complex, and often highly technical information in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/ individuals effectively
Advanced knowledge of organizational theory and ability to translate into practice and advanced knowledge of organizational consulting
Advanced project management skills
Skills in establishing and implementing customer service standards
Ability and prior experience with studying large scale organizational problems through data analysis, observations and feedback to understand root causes
Deep experience employing an evidence-based approach to talent solutions and workforce planning
Excellent management skills that include collaboration, coaching and developing subordinates; ability to build relationships
Able to attract, develop, engage and retain staff
Demonstrated ability to execute strategies to address an identified problem
Ability to gain credibility with all levels of leadership
Ability to build trusting and productive relationships with peers and colleagues
Experience and demonstrated success leading HR strategy in partnership with C-suite/senior executives
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Company
UCSF Health
UCSF Health offers healthcare services in the areas of cancer, heart disorders, neurological disorders, organ transplants, and more.
Funding
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