DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES at University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98101
About the Job
Req #:237913Department:UW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYAppointing Department Web Address:Job Location: Seattle Campus
Posting Date:08/15/2024 Closing Info:
Open Until Filled Salary:$10,000 - $18,481 per month Other Compensation:Shift:First Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs
For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world
UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world
By being deeply invested in our work, showing compassion in our interactions, and embodying the spirit of a team player, each member contributes to a thriving community
UW is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff; your experiences, perspectives, and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UW Information Technology (UW-IT) is the central information technology organization for the University of Washington, responsible for strategic planning, oversight, and direction of the UW’s IT infrastructure, resources, and services
UW-IT provides critical technology support to all three campuses, UW Medicine, and research operations around the world, partnering with the UW community to enable innovation, learning, discovery, and service."
The Human Resources unit within the division of People & Culture in UW-IT is responsible for the development and execution of a cohesive people strategy
This includes administering and ensuring compliance with UW and UW Technology policies, training/coaching supervisors and employees on real time issues, identifying organizational health trends and partnering with leaders on ways to address concerns, overseeing partnership and delivery of employee relation issues, administering leave, consulting on disciplinary actions when necessary, as well as meaningfully contributing to leadership development and staff development efforts
The UW-IT organization is a complex organization with over 550 employees so partnering and collaborative consulting relationships are critical
This role also oversees all recruiting efforts for UW-IT and expectations are that this individual will contribute to the evolution of how the recruiting team partners with leadership, coaches hiring managers on how to be great at hiring, and can help ensure that the employee experience is consistently considered.
The purpose of this position is to set direction and management of UW-IT Human Resources services
It is also responsible for planning, leading and coordinating strategic projects within UW-IT as well as for partnering in joint projects in collaboration with other units on campus
Position Complexities:
In close collaboration with UW-IT leadership and the greater University community, the Director is tasked with understanding federal, state, and University laws/policies regarding employment law (professional staff and Contract Classified staff). This position requires knowledge and experience to understand a large and complex employment environment. Must have strong business and financial acumen and effective relationship-building
Must be able to understand and navigate complex funding models in an academic environment which includes grant funding, state funding, and self-sustaining funding which impact hiring and compensation strategies
Must understand large organizational structures, risk management, and the political landscape in an ever-changing environment.
The role’s inherent complexities extend to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, areas that come with their own set of moral and ethical implications
This position is expected to develop and support strategies for attracting diverse candidates, promoting inclusive leadership, hold organization accountable for following policies, and engage in advocacy efforts to promote an inclusive environment.
This position must be able to lead and organize as well as influence positively and effectively.
REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications or related field or experience.
Eight or more years of Human Resource Management experience in a large complex environment.
Management-level experience in the HR and/or Payroll domains.
Significant experience with complex employee relations issues, requiring considerable documentation.
Demonstrated experience exercising a high level of confidentiality, disseminating sensitive information, and providing exceptional customer service.
Proficiency overseeing recruiting staff in a high-volume environment comprised of highly skilled staff.
Demonstrated capability to collaborate with fiance departments to align HR initiatives with overall organizational finance goals.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and personal interaction abilities, with demonstrated ability to function effectively as a senior management team member.
Experience creating custom management training, to include culture development for new teams.
Demonstrated experience working with large, highly structured personnel systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse range of activities in a visible and pressured environment.
Proven leadership, communication, team building and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated experience in communicating with administrators, faculty & staff, auditors, vendors, and community leaders.
Ability to work with diverse people with tact, diplomacy, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to understand and quickly learn and apply new technologies.
DESIRED:Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Communications
SPHR or PHR certification
Experience in a large university, medical center, or other large enterprise.
Experience in Labor Relations negotiations and union environments.
Experience with UW Financial and HR/payroll systems.
Experience with Microsoft suite.
Experience with Workday.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Hybrid, environment with expectation to be in the office 2-3 days per week.
Open office environment
Application Process:The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process
These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others
Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”
Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page
If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready
Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at
Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Posting Date:08/15/2024 Closing Info:
Open Until Filled Salary:$10,000 - $18,481 per month Other Compensation:Shift:First Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs
For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world
UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world
By being deeply invested in our work, showing compassion in our interactions, and embodying the spirit of a team player, each member contributes to a thriving community
UW is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff; your experiences, perspectives, and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UW Information Technology (UW-IT) is the central information technology organization for the University of Washington, responsible for strategic planning, oversight, and direction of the UW’s IT infrastructure, resources, and services
UW-IT provides critical technology support to all three campuses, UW Medicine, and research operations around the world, partnering with the UW community to enable innovation, learning, discovery, and service."
The Human Resources unit within the division of People & Culture in UW-IT is responsible for the development and execution of a cohesive people strategy
This includes administering and ensuring compliance with UW and UW Technology policies, training/coaching supervisors and employees on real time issues, identifying organizational health trends and partnering with leaders on ways to address concerns, overseeing partnership and delivery of employee relation issues, administering leave, consulting on disciplinary actions when necessary, as well as meaningfully contributing to leadership development and staff development efforts
The UW-IT organization is a complex organization with over 550 employees so partnering and collaborative consulting relationships are critical
This role also oversees all recruiting efforts for UW-IT and expectations are that this individual will contribute to the evolution of how the recruiting team partners with leadership, coaches hiring managers on how to be great at hiring, and can help ensure that the employee experience is consistently considered.
The purpose of this position is to set direction and management of UW-IT Human Resources services
It is also responsible for planning, leading and coordinating strategic projects within UW-IT as well as for partnering in joint projects in collaboration with other units on campus
Position Complexities:
In close collaboration with UW-IT leadership and the greater University community, the Director is tasked with understanding federal, state, and University laws/policies regarding employment law (professional staff and Contract Classified staff). This position requires knowledge and experience to understand a large and complex employment environment. Must have strong business and financial acumen and effective relationship-building
Must be able to understand and navigate complex funding models in an academic environment which includes grant funding, state funding, and self-sustaining funding which impact hiring and compensation strategies
Must understand large organizational structures, risk management, and the political landscape in an ever-changing environment.
The role’s inherent complexities extend to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, areas that come with their own set of moral and ethical implications
This position is expected to develop and support strategies for attracting diverse candidates, promoting inclusive leadership, hold organization accountable for following policies, and engage in advocacy efforts to promote an inclusive environment.
This position must be able to lead and organize as well as influence positively and effectively.
REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Communications or related field or experience.
Eight or more years of Human Resource Management experience in a large complex environment.
Management-level experience in the HR and/or Payroll domains.
Significant experience with complex employee relations issues, requiring considerable documentation.
Demonstrated experience exercising a high level of confidentiality, disseminating sensitive information, and providing exceptional customer service.
Proficiency overseeing recruiting staff in a high-volume environment comprised of highly skilled staff.
Demonstrated capability to collaborate with fiance departments to align HR initiatives with overall organizational finance goals.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and personal interaction abilities, with demonstrated ability to function effectively as a senior management team member.
Experience creating custom management training, to include culture development for new teams.
Demonstrated experience working with large, highly structured personnel systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse range of activities in a visible and pressured environment.
Proven leadership, communication, team building and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated experience in communicating with administrators, faculty & staff, auditors, vendors, and community leaders.
Ability to work with diverse people with tact, diplomacy, discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to understand and quickly learn and apply new technologies.
DESIRED:Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Communications
SPHR or PHR certification
Experience in a large university, medical center, or other large enterprise.
Experience in Labor Relations negotiations and union environments.
Experience with UW Financial and HR/payroll systems.
Experience with Microsoft suite.
Experience with Workday.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Hybrid, environment with expectation to be in the office 2-3 days per week.
Open office environment
Application Process:The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process
These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others
Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”
Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page
If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready
Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at
206-543-6450
or dso@uw.edu.Applicants
considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employmentDisclosure is required under Washington state law.
