Associate Director, Human Resources

Associate Director Of Human Resources

Organization's Summary Statement : The Associate Director of Human Resources assists the Director of Human Resources in all aspects of operations and assists in providing a full range of human resource management services for faculty and staff employees, and graduate assistants, and graduate and undergraduate student workers. This includes assisting the Director of Human Resources to provide leadership and direction regarding personnel functions through the strategic management of a comprehensive human resources administration including performance management, recruitment and employment services, benefits management and counseling, salary administration and job evaluation, organizational and talent development, records management, labor and employee relations, workplace conflict resolutions, human resource information systems (Workday). The Associate Director of Human Resources may assume the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Human Resources while the Director is absent, exercising judgment and providing advice on a wide range of personnel matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ensures consistent and equitable application of personnel policies and government regulations throughout the University by helping to advise administrators about the applicable policies and regulations and enforcing the personnel rules and regulations of the University.
• Provides confidential assistance to exempt and non-exempt staff employees in resolving workplace conflicts.
• Conducts investigations and counsels employees and supervisors regarding disciplinary and grievance procedures by providing information on personnel policies and regulations, recommending a plan of action, and resolving misunderstandings.
• Develops and recommends personnel policies, practices, and procedures for approval by the University administration by determining causes of personnel concerns, reviewing and analyzing reports and surveys, applicable regulations, professional literature, and statistical data concerning all aspects of personnel administration.
• Reviews and analyzes data to evaluate the effectiveness of existing HR processes and recommends improvements or actions as appropriate.
• Contributes to the enhancement of the quality of the work environment within the University by advising and leading the implementation of various programs and services, managing complex projects, including communicating relevant information about programs and services to all levels of management throughout the University.
• Designs and develops new HR processes to improve the efficiency of HR operations and administration and recommend new approaches / procedures to effect continual improvement of operations performed.
• Promotes a positive image of the University by participating in community organizations, as well as national, state and local professional associations.
• Represents the department and serves as a resource by participating on various University committees.
• Promotes effective employer-employee relations with bargaining unit employees by helping to provide direction on contract interpretations and may participate in labor negotiations and grievance resolutions with relevant labor representatives and unions.
• Assists in managing the departmental budget.
• Remains competent and current on best Human Resources practices through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and / or courses as directed by the Director of Human Resources.
• Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Required Application Materials :

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system.