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Job Description HR MGR 3 Working Title Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
Job Code 000626 Grade 28
Department Name Human Resources - D01103 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
007384 EXEC AST 3 1
000617 COMPENSATION MGR 2 1
000621 EMPLOYMENT MGR 1 1
000618 EEO MGR 1 1
000494 LABOR REL MGR 2 1
000562 ORGANIZATIONAL CNSLT 4 1
000565 ORGANIZATIONAL DEV MGR 2 1
000614 BENEFITS MGR 1 1
000333 TRAINER 5 1

Generic Scope
Oversees through subordinate managers one or more large, complex departments or business units with multiple functional disciplines/occupations, OR manages a program, regardless of size, that has critical impact upon the organization as a whole, such as most or all of a campus, medical center, UCOP or the UC System. Has significant responsibility for formulating and administering policies and programs, manages significant human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a very high degree of autonomy. Oversees through subordinate managers the accountability and stewardship of department resources and the development of systems and procedures to protect organizational assets.

Custom Scope
Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. Makes decisions on HR matters and ensures achievement of objectives. Responsible for managing and directing a large department or organization-wide HR program(s). Reviews and approves recommendations for operational planning and control. Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of department, division, or organization. Responsible for departmental results, including costs, allocation of resources, methods and staffing. In a centralized role, manages several central HR functions, with subordinate managers responsible for each specific HR function. Identifies functional objectives for the organization, and determining the resources necessary to achieve those objectives.

Department Custom Scope
The Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) and Chief Human Resources Officer is the senior human resources officer at the University of California, Riverside. The AVC leads, develops and manages comprehensive human resources programs aligned with UCR's mission, the campus strategic plan and Principle of Community; Vice Chancellor Planning, Budget & Administration (PB&A) Services vision and goals; University policies, labor agreements, and Federal and State employment laws and regulations. The AVC develops and executes comprehensive strategic plans relating to campus human resources programs, practices, and systems under the direction of the Vice Chancellor and in close partnership with campus executive management, various groups such as the Staff Assembly and campus administrators, managers, faculty, and staff. The AVC is a liaison to the Office of the President on human resources matters and is responsible for advising campus senior officers on all aspects of human resources administration including UC's senior management programs and policy. The AVC provides vision and direction in an increasingly multi-cultural and multi-generational work environment while remaining internally equitable, externally competitive, legally compliant, and administratively sustainable. The AVC is responsible for the Human Resources Division and also supervises organizational unit HR business partners in a matrixed reporting relationship. The AVC is responsible for providing HR training, direction, and policy and compliance oversight. The AVC guides the development of a campus wide talent management strategy that enhances UCR's competitive advantage as an employer of choice, by establishing a framework to actively recruit, develop, and retain a diverse and talented workforce; developing policies and practices that champion diversity; and creating a safe, inclusive work culture.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Advanced degree in business or law is preferred. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement
SHRM SCP or SPHR Preferred

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Manages the activities of HR through several subordinate managers having overall responsibility for functional programs.
  • Provides guidance, demonstrates and encourages ethical leadership.
25
Provides guidance and direction for achievement of objectives (operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources and space planning).
5
Recommends improvements or changes that are consistent with unit and university goals.
5
Develops programs, procedures, and practices for the unit that affect a large number of employees.
  • Includes procedures for addressing employee complaints and grievances.
5
Works with direct manager, other organization managers (especially department human resources managers), and assigned staff; frequently represents the unit in organization meetings and at system wide meetings on matters pertaining to personnel policies and practices.
10
Manages a team of staff and/or managers in a large department or that is distributed across multiple departments, requiring coordination of efforts.
  • This includes managing and guiding organizational unit HR business partners in a matrixed reporting relationship.
5
Advises senior management on controversial situations, customer negotiations, or influencing and persuading other senior level managers.
5
Hires, evaluates and develops staff.
5
Creates a work environment that is inclusive.
5
Determines objectives for the organization in several HR functions, and develops long-term strategies for achieving those objectives.
15
May regularly interact with executives and/or major client groups.
5
Management of HR systems, reporting and analytics
10

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Advanced knowledge of organizational and systemwide personnel policies and applicable laws and regulations. Required
Advanced knowledge of specific functions in the university's HR management information systems. Required
Excellent communication skills with a diversity of communication styles; demonstrates a high level of political acumen; communicates effectively orally and in writing. Required
Demonstrated ability to makedecisions regarding hiring, evaluating, and development of subordinates. Required
Excellent management skills that include collaboration, coaching and developing subordinates; ability to build relationships. Required
Advanced understanding of the unit goals and ability to determine the best way of achieving unit goals. Required
Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively. Required
Must have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Required
Knowledge of relevant federal and state employment and labor laws and regulations . Required
Impeccable judgment and high personal/professional integrity. Preferred
Ability to make tough/timely decisions and say "no" when appropriate and necessary, while also being politically savvy. Preferred
Team player who works well with constituents at all levels of the organization. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions
  • Travel
  • Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours

Level of Supervision Received
GeneralDirection

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : NA
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : NA
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : NA
  • Walk : Frequently
  • Climb : NA

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Frequently
  • Write : Frequently
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Frequently
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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