Assistant Director, Human Resources

About the role

The Assistant Director, Human Resources is responsible for the planning, administration, and directing of operations, programs, and policies for all UHS human resources functions. This includes managing recruitment, selection and hiring processes, compensation, classification, employee succession planning and management development, employee relations and conflict resolution, payroll and travel functions, onboarding and offboarding processes, development and implementation of HR policies, and management of personnel files. This position provides collaborative and consultative advice and counsel to UHS executive leadership, and Student Life Division Human Resources Partners Group on various aspects of human resources and payroll management matters. This position serves as a resource on the SEIU and UO Student Worker Union collective bargaining agreements, personnel rules interpretation, use, and compliance, and best practices with HR policies and practices. The Assistant Director, Human Resources, serves as a key link between the UHS, Student Life Division, UO Human Resources, UKG Payroll Administrators, and other related departments and professional groups on campus.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, selection and hiring processes
• Manage compensation, classification, and employee succession planning
• Manage employee relations and conflict resolution
• Manage payroll and travel functions
• Develop and implement HR policies
• Provide collaborative and consultative advice and counsel to UHS executive leadership and Student Life Division Human Resources Partners Group
• Serve as a resource on SEIU and UO Student Worker Union collective bargaining agreements, personnel rules interpretation, use, and compliance
• Provide key link between UHS, Student Life Division, UO Human Resources, UKG Payroll Administrators, and other related departments and professional groups on campus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR an equivalent combination of skills, experience, or education
• Five years' experience in human resources administration
• One year of experience leading or supervising the work of professional staff

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to address diverse audiences utilizing various platforms
• Excellent active listening, mentoring and negotiation skills
• Ability to provide excellent customer service by building and maintaining effective rapport with colleagues
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and exhibit flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of an inclusive and welcoming environment
• Knowledge of strategic HR in context of policy, process, organizational culture, laws/regulation, collective bargaining agreements, and practical realities

Skills

• Experience with human resources management in a healthcare setting, including interpreting HR policies and procedures
• Current SHRM-CP certification, PHR certification, or higher
• Experience working with employees represented by collective bargaining units
• Experience working with a Talent Management System
• Experience working with Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Experience working in a HIPAA compliant setting
• Experience working in higher education

Benefits

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

Pay

$76,000 - $82,000 per year

Schedule

Regular, Ongoing