Academic HR Analyst 2 - 141037

About the role

The Academic Personnel Analyst supports two departments within the School of Social Sciences: the Department of Linguistics and the Department of Urban Studies and Planning. This position advises department chairs, CAOs, faculty, and staff on academic personnel matters, ranging from short-term operations to long-term strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive academic personnel functions for both departments.
• Provide guidance and expert consultation on academic recruitment, appointments, reviews, compensation, academic affirmative action, reclassifications, benefits administration, payroll/timekeeping, leaves of absence, visa procurement, and separations/layoffs.
• Apply professional UC Academic HR concepts, policies, and procedures to resolve academic human resources issues of moderate scope and complexity.
• Coordinate processes and ensure consistency and compliance with campus AP professionals.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and represent both departments in administrative and academic personnel matters.
• Exercise delegated authority in academic personnel functions in the absence of the CAOs.

Requirements

Experience with and in-depth knowledge of policies and procedures governing academic personnel and affirmative action. Comprehensive knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations, including those related to academic, staff, and student personnel, such as recruitment, appointments, reviews, compensation, academic affirmative action, reclassifications, benefits administration, payroll policies, employee benefits, job classifications, etc.

Knowledge of complex payroll and timekeeping practices and procedures, salary scales, merits, range adjustments, performance bonuses, and stipends on multi-funded cost distributions. Experience monitoring leave usage, accruals, and service credit. Knowledge of INS and International Center regulations, policies, and procedures concerning employment of international faculty and staff, Visa requirements, and income taxes.

Qualifications

• Experience with Payroll administration and timekeeping policies and procedures in a university setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of human resources management systems and other related business software programs and systems.
• Excellent reading, comprehension, and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise information.
• Proven ability to work independently, organize tasks, and manage multiple projects.
• Extensive experience to independently plan, organize, and prioritize daily operations and projects in order to meet rigid deadlines.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all areas of work and communicate tactfully and with discretion.

Skills

Knowledge of organization, college, and departmental formal and informal policies and procedures, understanding of variances to stated policies. Analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations to Chairs/Unit Management. Demonstrated organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Hiring Pay Scale: $78,000 - $90,410 / Year

Schedule

Hybrid. Must be in-person at least 3 days a week. Must be available for occasional overtime.