California State University, Fresno · 21 hours ago
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Fresno, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $195K/yr
10+ years expCalifornia State University, Fresno is dedicated to serving its community and is seeking an Associate Vice President for Human Resources. The AVP/HR will provide senior leadership for HR operations, overseeing policy development, recruitment, compensation, and employee relations while maintaining collaborative partnerships within the university.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides senior leadership and line management for the University's Human Resources (HR) operations
Has broad responsibilities for HR policy development, administration, interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the policy/program objectives
Maintains a collaborative partnership with the AVP for Faculty Affairs for many HR activities
Advises the President, Provost and Vice Presidents on all HR matters including recruitment, compensation, performance management, employee and labor relations, and a wide variety of regulatory program compliance
Oversees the provision of HR services in support of the Athletic Corporation
Areas of responsibility include Payroll Services, Benefits, Classification & Compensation, Talent Acquisition & Management, HR Consultation, Workers’ Compensation & Ergonomics, ADA Administration, Organizational Development, Labor & Employee Relations, Employee Assistance Program, Performance Management, Record Retention, HRIS & Operations, and HR Regulatory Programs & Compliance
Serves as the campus ADA Administrator
Qualification
Required
A demonstrated record of success in creating a collaborative environment that values operational effectiveness, superior customer service and cultural alignment with institutional strategies and aspirations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Exceptional strategic leadership skills
Excellent writing and analytical skills
Demonstrated commitment to diversity
Experience with federal and state regulatory compliance
Experience working with Human Resources policies and procedures
Demonstrated success as a change agent and collaborative leader involved in developing, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness of Human Resources strategies
Experience with a variety of different employee classifications (i.e., 'at will' employees, classified employees, represented employees, tenured employees, etc.)
Proven track record of inspiring and managing a diverse professional staff in a multi-functioning unit with a strong commitment to customer service
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, in a related field such as Human Resource Management, Labor Relations or similar field
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, labor relations, equal opportunity administration with at least five years of senior leadership in higher education, government and/or private industry
Preferred
Professional HR certification(s)
A graduate degree in Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, Equal Opportunity Administration, or a similar area, or a Juris Doctorate degree
Demonstrated experience supporting the human resources functions of an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level
Higher education experience
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Sick and vacation time
15 paid holidays a year
Fee waiver education program
Company
California State University, Fresno
California State University is one of the State University's 23 campuses, making it one of the world's largest higher education systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Criss Wilhite
Lecturer; BCBA; Founder FS ABA Programs. Co-Founder, FS Sustainability Project and Club
Debbie Astone
Vice President for Administration and CFO & Executive Director. Fresno State Foundation
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