Position Summary

The Staff Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all human resources functions within the School of Dentistry. The position is responsible for planning, developing, and directing HR programs and operations in support of organizational objectives, while ensuring compliance with University of California policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal and state regulations. The incumbent serves as the senior HR advisor to School leadership and exercises independent judgment in the interpretation and application of policy, resolution of complex employee relations matters, and implementation of workforce strategies. The role has full responsibility for HR service delivery, staff supervision, and operational effectiveness.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

Minimum 8-10 years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including management-level responsibilities. (Required)
Experience in managing and directing operations within a University organization comprised of academic and staff employees. (Required)
Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, labor relations, and HR policy interpretation. (Required)
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws affecting Human Resources activities, including FMLA/CFRA, PDL, ADA, EEO, DOL/FLSA Wage and Hour Guidelines, COBRA, and Workers Compensation. (Required)
Demonstrated successful experience administering a highly complex organizational structure supporting an employee base represented by multiple union and collective bargaining agreements. (Required)
Strategic thinking and organizational leadership- Skill in analyzing information, practices and/or procedures to define the problem objective, identify relevant concerns, identify patterns and relationships, formulate conclusions, recognized alternative solutions, to resolve complex issues. (Required)
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills. Experience and demonstrated skill in interacting diplomatically in order to mediate personnel conflicts and to maintain equanimity in the face of resistances, indifference or hostility. (Required)
Experience with and commitment to use the utmost discretion and maintain the confidentiality of work-related matters. (Required)
Effective communication across all organizational levels. Interpersonal Skills to establish and maintain cooperative relations. (Required)
Change management and organizational development expertise. (Required)
Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. (Preferred)
Experience within the University of California system or similar public higher education or healthcare environment. (Preferred)
Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR). (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor?s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.
CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
5% Visit Wilson-Jennings-Bloomfield UCLA Venice Dental Center, if needed.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

Position Summary

Salary & Compensation

Qualifications

Minimum 8-10 years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including management-level responsibilities. (Required)
Experience in managing and directing operations within a University organization comprised of academic and staff employees. (Required)
Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, labor relations, and HR policy interpretation. (Required)
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws affecting Human Resources activities, including FMLA/CFRA, PDL, ADA, EEO, DOL/FLSA Wage and Hour Guidelines, COBRA, and Workers Compensation. (Required)
Demonstrated successful experience administering a highly complex organizational structure supporting an employee base represented by multiple union and collective bargaining agreements. (Required)
Strategic thinking and organizational leadership- Skill in analyzing information, practices and/or procedures to define the problem objective, identify relevant concerns, identify patterns and relationships, formulate conclusions, recognized alternative solutions, to resolve complex issues. (Required)
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills. Experience and demonstrated skill in interacting diplomatically in order to mediate personnel conflicts and to maintain equanimity in the face of resistances, indifference or hostility. (Required)
Experience with and commitment to use the utmost discretion and maintain the confidentiality of work-related matters. (Required)
Effective communication across all organizational levels. Interpersonal Skills to establish and maintain cooperative relations. (Required)
Change management and organizational development expertise. (Required)
Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. (Preferred)
Experience within the University of California system or similar public higher education or healthcare environment. (Preferred)
Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR). (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor?s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.
CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
5% Visit Wilson-Jennings-Bloomfield UCLA Venice Dental Center, if needed.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

Position Summary

Salary & Compensation

Qualifications

Minimum 8-10 years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including management-level responsibilities. (Required)
Experience in managing and directing operations within a University organization comprised of academic and staff employees. (Required)
Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, labor relations, and HR policy interpretation. (Required)
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws affecting Human Resources activities, including FMLA/CFRA, PDL, ADA, EEO, DOL/FLSA Wage and Hour Guidelines, COBRA, and Workers Compensation. (Required)
Demonstrated successful experience administering a highly complex organizational structure supporting an employee base represented by multiple union and collective bargaining agreements. (Required)
Strategic thinking and organizational leadership- Skill in analyzing information, practices and/or procedures to define the problem objective, identify relevant concerns, identify patterns and relationships, formulate conclusions, recognized alternative solutions, to resolve complex issues. (Required)
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills. Experience and demonstrated skill in interacting diplomatically in order to mediate personnel conflicts and to maintain equanimity in the face of resistances, indifference or hostility. (Required)
Experience with and commitment to use the utmost discretion and maintain the confidentiality of work-related matters. (Required)
Effective communication across all organizational levels. Interpersonal Skills to establish and maintain cooperative relations. (Required)
Change management and organizational development expertise. (Required)
Advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. (Preferred)
Experience within the University of California system or similar public higher education or healthcare environment. (Preferred)
Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR). (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor?s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.
CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
5% Visit Wilson-Jennings-Bloomfield UCLA Venice Dental Center, if needed.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

HR Director, School of Dentistry

University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA