Human Resources - Manager

Summary

This position oversees daily human resources functions ensuring efficient processes, technology use is maximized, policy implementation within the department, and data and metrics reporting for the full employment cycle. This position bridges strategy with execution for a positive employee experience and shares oversight of the team with another HR Manager. This position is a member of the Human Resources Department leadership team.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

1. Design, implement, and monitor university human resources policies and processes ensuring adherence to labor laws and regulations.
2. Serve as a key consultant and advisor to University staff, managers, and the HR team on complex employment matters.
3. Optimize workflows in collaboration with stakeholders for all employment lifecycle activities, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, transfers, promotions, and separations. While maximizing the internal uses of HR systems/databases.
4. Provide oversight to the university’s position management program and review all personnel changes.
5. Co-manage and perform recruitment and staffing activities, including developing guidelines, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and aligning practices with University values and strategic goals.
6. Monitor and report on key performance indicators for HR service delivery and employee and customer satisfaction.
7. Recommend and implement HR transaction tracking tools and lead initiatives to boost efficiency and consistency.
8. Develop project timelines and track deliverables throughout the department.
9. Coordinate with IT on HR technology implementation and system integrations.
10. Serve as the system administrator for the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
11. Develop and deliver effective, engaging regular and annual training to university stakeholders, and regularly review and update employment resources for managers.
12. Oversee departmental metrics and biannual reporting. Assist staff in finding areas to improve and implement solutions. Track impact of changes.
13. Foster the development of human resources staff.
14. Supervise assigned HR staff, set team goals, oversee daily activities, and foster staff development to ensure operational effectiveness and effective customer service.
15. Serve as a departmental leader providing guidance, direction, and oversight of processes to ensure adherence and assist with troubleshooting.
16. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
17. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.