Associate Dean of Human Resources

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About the Role

Responsible for providing leadership in the development and execution of School of Medicine Human Resources and its relationship to UNC Health Care. This position establishes and implements HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the system’s strategic vision. The Associate Dean of Human Resources provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team and appropriate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads the Human Resource strategies, including plans, policies, and systems, to support the mission and strategy of the system.
• Leads the strategy behind the development of a robust workforce plan for the long-term future of the system.
• Benchmarks the broader healthcare industry to stay current on trends affecting the talent pipeline.
• Actively participates as a member of the executive team on strategic business direction of the organization.
• Operates as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing advice and counsel to all members of the executive team on organizational and people issues.
• Directs a team of HR leaders in recruiting, employee relations, organizational development, compensation, benefits, and HRIS.
• Identifies and mitigates risk across the system related to all aspects of talent, health, and workforce safety issues and ensures appropriate compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Leads continuous improvement to enhance HR value and establish data metrics.
• Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
• Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence and by promoting the organization's vision internally and externally.
• Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility.
• Leads in a deliberate and predictable way and operates with transparency. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.
• Brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals.
• Establishes an organizational vision and implements it in a continuously changing environment.
• Is open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
• Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others.
• Exceeds organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement.
• Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care.
• Makes well-informed, timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unfavorable results.
• Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services.
• Leads the budgeting process. Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities, monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies, and identifies cost-effective approaches.

Requirements

• Master's degree required.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience, with at least ten (10) years of people management experience.

Skills

• Solves complex problems that may have a long-term impact on the business function/line of business.
• Develops innovative ideas and solutions with significance to the organization’s future.
• Identifies problem areas and skill gaps proactively and addresses them appropriately.
• Excellent project management and change management skills for designing and implementing Entity, Triangle, or System initiatives in a complex environment.

Job Details

Full-time position with standard hours of 40.00 per week. This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits.

Pay

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Schedule

• Day shift.
• Onsite work assignment in Chapel Hill, NC.