"Human Resources Supervisor (7700U), Berkeley Regional Services - 83624"

About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). Our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.

Departmental Overview

Berkeley Regional Services (BRS) is comprised of five (5) 'service regions' that provide high-quality administrative support to their groupings of schools, colleges, and departments.

The BEST (Biological, Environmental, Science & Technology) Region serves the College of Natural Resources, the Division of Biological Sciences in the College of Letters and Science, and related Organized Research Units (ORUs), museums, and field stations in the biological sciences. HR/APS supports hiring, appointments, separations, classification and compensation, performance management, payroll and timekeeping, and other HR activities in coordination with its partners in other teams across the UC Berkeley campus and the UCPath Center in Riverside, CA.

Position Summary

This position involves recommending, developing, implementing, administering, coordinating, and/or evaluating Human Resources policies, labor contracts, statutes, programs and procedures covering several of the following: recruitment, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, payroll, benefits, welfare programs, training and development, visa procurement, inter-location transfers, and employee services.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 01/22/2026.

Responsibilities

Supervises a team of HR professionals that may include: Partners; Generalists; and/or Data Entry Specialists/Analysts or Payroll Supervisor.

• Works closely with team members and direct reports to understand their needs and equip them with resources and training necessary for them to do their jobs.
• This includes providing them training resources specific to their needs and providing general training resources that can help elevate the overall performance of the team.
• Guides and assists team members on complex HR issues that involve in depth policy, investigations, law and labor contract interpretation and application.

Audits HR Service Hub for unclaimed and open tasks.

• Engages and encourages team members to participate in workgroups and projects that will help shape policies or improve the implementation of such policies.
• Keeps staff informed on policy, labor contracts, and legislative updates through leading regular HR team meetings and regular one-on-one meetings.

Reviews processes and implement improvements.

• Works with other functional teams in BEST to identify where process improvements would benefit the organization as a whole.
• Cascades information to BEST teams so everyone is aware of process changes.
• Supports implementation of methodologies to improve service levels.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts across teams to improve service, streamline processes, enhance learning tools and build expertise.

Participates in the selection, development, and evaluation of staff.

• Engages in succession planning and cross training in preparation for surge periods and potential turnover coverage.
• Determines workload planning, staffing needs and assignments based on historical data.
• Assists subordinates with work schedules and assignment of appropriate tasks.

Sets and implements performance standards that align with the region's mission and values and compliance standards and provides employees with regular feedback and performance ratings.

• Provides direct reports, career development, coaching and assignments, in consultation with manager, as needed.
• Partners with the Regional HR Manager and other BRS and campus resources to ensure all team members continuously develop their skills and expertise.

Responsible for ensuring remote and in person staff have all of the necessary equipment they need to perform their job.

• Managing all remote work agreements for employees and the issuance and collection of equipment for remote employees.
• Responsible for ensuring all employees are in compliance with university and region policies.
• Responsible for creating a work environment that is inclusive.
• Recommends hiring of new employees, transfers, promotions, salary actions, terminations, performance management, performance ratings and budget recommendations.
• Recruits, hires and backfills for vacancies on team and finds temporary coverage during vacancies or leaves.

Synthesizes and applies knowledge of university policies, labor contracts, and laws in client's business environment to resolve complex, cross- functional issues.

• Guides and assists team members on complex HR issues that involve in depth policy, investigations, law and labor contract interpretation and application. Advises departments on how to interpret and implement policies in their respective units.
• Understands client unit's objectives and recommends strategies that achieve client and university goals while mitigating risk.
• Researches and resolves issues and discrepancies.
• Does root cause analysis for issues, proposes solutions and implements changes to ensure that issues do not come up again.
• Attends other team meetings as needed.
• Meets with clients to help address issues.
• Partners with departments and BRS on possible solutions and works to implement improvements in partnership with other BRS leadership.

Serves as a backup to other HR Supervisors as needed.

• Teams with BEST HR manager to ensure effective translation of UC and BRS/BEST policies, programs, and practices across all teams, functions, and ultimately to clients.

Builds strong relationships with our Dean's offices and central offices to help achieve common goals, support campus initiatives and problem solve issues as they come up.

• Attends and participates in regular meetings where important HR or Academic information is shared and needs to be disseminated to HR staff.

Works on professional development.

• Responsible for taking all required supervisor training.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading HR staff, including responsibility for work assignment, training, performance management, coaching, and corrective action, with accountability for operational outcomes.
• Advanced working knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment regulations, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, classification concepts, compensation basics, leaves, performance management, and compliance with federal, state, and University policies.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment in resolving moderately complex HR issues, interpreting policies, and recommending appropriate courses of action while escalating higher-risk matters as needed.
• Experience applying and interpreting policies and procedures (e.g., PPSM, collective bargaining agreements, and campus guidelines) and/or ability to learn and apply consistently and equitably across a variety of employee populations.
• Strong employee relations skills, including experience advising supervisors and employees on workplace issues, addressing conflicts, and supporting performance improvement in collaboration with HR partners or leadership.
• Ability to lead and coordinate HR operational workflows, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple functional areas (e.g., recruitment, onboarding, transactions, and reporting).
• Demonstrated skill in collaboration and communication, including the ability to explain HR policies clearly to non-HR stakeholders, influence without authority, and build effective working relationships with managers, campus partners, and central HR units.
• Experience working with HR systems and data, with the ability to monitor work quality, identify trends or issues, and recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines, balance daily operational demands with supervisory responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and confidentiality, including the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and apply HR practices in a fair, consistent, and unbiased manner.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a unionized environment and applying collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience supporting HR operations in a large, complex organization (e.g., higher education, public sector).
• Experience participating in process improvement or change initiatives within HR.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $125,000.00 - $135,000.00.

• This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is eligible for 90% remote work with the expectation that they may be required to come into the office for client meetings 1-2 times per month. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.