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Job Description HR MGR 4 Working Title Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
Job Code 000627 Grade 30
Department Name Human Resources Dept - D01103 Department Head Kim Wilcox
Supervisor Kim Wilcox Effective Date 10/10/2022
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
000615 COMPENSATION ANL 5 2.0
000333 TRAINER 5 1.0
000494 LABOR REL MGR 2 1.0
000625 HR MGR 2 1.0
000614 BENEFITS MGR 1 1.0
007384 EXEC AST 3 1.0
000621 EMPLOYMENT MGR 1 1.0
000562 ORGANIZATIONAL CNSLT 4 1.0

Generic Scope
Directs through subordinate managers multiple large and complex critical programs impacting broad constituencies across major portions of the organization. Identifies objectives, manages very significant human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with an extremely high degree of autonomy. Accountable for formulating and administering policies and programs for major functions. Operational or program results can affect overall organization-wide performance and reputation. Directs through subordinate managers the development of strategic goals and objectives to achieve accountability and stewardship of university resources in a manner consistent with systemwide objectives and initiatives.

Custom Scope
Develops organizational policies and authorizes their implementation. Provides advice, guidance and assistance to senior leadership; establishes the direction, policies and procedures of the Human Resources unit; represents Human Resources in organization-wide and/or system-wide meetings and discussions; plans, designs and implements the programs of the Human Resources unit; manages through multiple senior managers. Recognized as an influential leader. Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of functional, division, or organization operations.

Department Custom Scope
Reporting to the Chancellor, the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer (AVC/CHRO) is a member of the Chancellor's cabinet and campus leadership team; and is responsible for formulating a vision and implementing a plan that establishes UCR as an employer of choice in the region, state, and nation. The incumbent is further responsible for facilitating a workplace culture of integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect, where all employees and students have the opportunity to thrive and develop. The AVC/CHRO will provide leadership for human resource (HR) policies, processes, and behaviors that provide a solid foundation for departments and individuals to achieve their respective goals. Moreover, the AVC/CHRO leads, develops, and manages comprehensive human resources programs aligned with UCR's mission, Principles of Community, strategic plan; and university-wide policies, labor agreements, and Federal and State employment laws and regulations. The AVC/CHRO develops and executes comprehensive strategic plans relating to campus human resources programs, practices, and systems, in partnership with campus executive management, various groups such as the Staff Assembly and campus administrators, managers, faculty and staff. The AVC/CHRO 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/CHRO 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 Human Resources activities performed by business partners located in campus schools, colleges and organizational units. The AVC/CHRO is responsible for providing HR training, direction, and policy and compliance oversight. The AVC/CHRO 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 public administration, business administration, human resources or law. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
Beyond 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in multiple human resources functional areas. Preferred
10 - 15 years of related experience. Required
Progressively responsible experience in a senior HR position and/or leading a HR operation. Preferred
Prior experience working within a unionized environment. Preferred
Work experience in a higher education setting or in the public sector. Preferred
Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement
SHRM SCP or SPHR Preferred

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Leads other senior managers to establish HR strategic plans and objectives.
  • Provides guidance, demonstrates and encourages ethical leadership. Leads with a focus on building a customer service-oriented HR infrastructure that best serves the needs of a wide variety of campus stakeholders.
25
Develops programs, procedures, and practices for the HR unit that affects a broad number of employees.
  • Engages staff in the creation and implementation of innovative and customer oriented strategic objectives. Works with senior leadership to translate overall strategic vision into forward-thinking HR operational plans.
15
Sets priorities for the achievement of objectives (operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources and space planning).
  • Manages a team of staff and/or managers in a large department or that is distributed across multiple departments, requiring coordination of efforts.
10
Directs other department HR managers; represents the HR unit in organization meetings and at systemwide meetings on matters pertaining to personnel policies and practices.
  • 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
Interactions normally involve controversial situations, negotiations, or influencing and persuading other senior level managers.
  • Advises senior management on controversial situations, customer negotiations, or influencing and persuading other senior level managers.Includes procedures for addressing employee complaints and grievances.
10
Directs improvements or changes that are consistent with unit and university goals.
5
Directs the activities of HR through several subordinate managers having overall responsibility for functional programs, planning, budgeting, implementing and maintaining costs, methods, and employees.
5
Determines objectives for the organization in several HR functions, and develops long-term strategies for achieving those objectives.
5
Regularly interacts with executives and/or major client groups.
5
Creates a work environment that is inclusive.
5
Makes final decisions on HR administrative and operational matters and ensures effective achievement of operation's objectives.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Expert and broad knowledge of organization and system-wide personnel policies and applicable laws and regulations. Required
In-depth knowledge of specific functions in a university's HR management information systems. Required
In-depth understanding of the unit goals and ability to determine the best way of achieving unit goals. Required
Demonstrated ability to make decisions regarding hiring, evaluating, and development of subordinates. Required
Expert 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 handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively. Required
Excellent management skills that include collaboration, coaching and developing subordinates; ability to build relationships. Required
Team player who works well with constituents at all levels of the organization. Required
Impeccable judgment and high personal/professional integrity. Required
Demonstrated ability to think strategically in the planning, development, and implementation of human resources programs and services across a decentralized organization. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Direction

Environment

Working Environment
Campus, medical center or other university setting and various external venues.

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : N/A
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • 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: Yes

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