University of California · 3 days ago
Director of Human Resources (HR MGR 1) - 83878
Davis, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$102K/yr - $202K/yrThe University of California is seeking a Director of Human Resources for its Continuing and Professional Education division. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing all HR functions and aims to modernize HR practices through innovation and effective leadership.
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Responsibilities
50% - HR Team Leadership & Supervision
25% - HR Operations, Technology & Employee Experience
15% - Strategic HR Leadership, Innovation & Organizational Development
10% - Policy, Compliance, Measurement & Academic
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with UC academic and staff policies and procedures. Experience with UC academic and staff personnel systems
Experience working in a high-growth, technology-enabled environment
Demonstrated experience leading business process improvement, organizational change initiatives, and information systems implementations
Senior-level management experience with demonstrated ability to: Analyze complex and ambiguous information objectively. Assess enterprise-level implications and interdependencies. Derive logical conclusions to support sound decision-making. Establish priorities, select appropriate courses of action, and provide clear recommendations to leadership. Resolve conflicts and competing interests in a principled, strategic manner
Strategic planning, analytical, and program evaluation skills to provide sound recommendations and to continually examine, develop, and revise systems in response to changing organizational and regulatory requirements
Excellent leadership and presentation skills, including experience presenting complex or sensitive information and solutions clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholder audiences. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to: Convey information and ideas persuasively. Influence outcomes. Diplomatically manage difficult situations. Work effectively and sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Maintain appropriate confidentiality
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement performance management principles, UC Davis' Principles of Community, and coaching practices to enhance staff performance and engagement
Advanced computer proficiency, including demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related productivity tools
Strong project management skills, including the ability to take complex, high-impact initiatives from conception through implementation in a timely and effective manner
Preferred
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, or equivalent advanced experience and training
Experience with UC academic and staff policy and procedures
Experience with a high growth technology enabled environment
Experience with UC academic and staff personnel systems
Experience leading business-process improvement, organizational-change initiatives, and information-systems implementations
Senior-level management experience to analyze big picture and complex information or problems in an objective manner and derive logical conclusions to provide a sound basis for making decisions and establishing priorities, selecting appropriate courses of action for pursuit or recommendations to others, and to resolve conflicts
Familiarity with Academic Senate, Academic Federation, staff personnel policies, collective bargaining agreements, and student employment regulations
Familiarity with Objectives and Key Results (OKR) system implementation, monitoring, and performance tracking
Company
University of California
University of California is a public university system that offers a wide variety of courses in various departments to its students.
Founded in 1868
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
NASA
2024-02-27Grant· $0.04M
Leadership Team
Nathan Brostrom
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Alan Bennett
Executive Director , Distinguished Professor
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