| Position Number: D97199 Description: Portland State University seeks a forward-thinking and dynamic leader for Associate Vice President (AVP) for Human Resources. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, this position will continue the momentum toward a strategically-driven organization, providing management and leadership in human resource functions for the University's principal assets: its students, faculty, and staff. The AVP serves as a critical advisor to senior University leadership on all human resources matters and participates in the development and implementation of the University's strategic plans, policies, and procedures. The successful candidate will lead PSU's team of HR professionals through extensive knowledge of HR best practices, employee engagement, total rewards, HRIS, analytics and data-based decision making, strategic leadership, and employee/labor relations. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, labor law, or other related fields.
Minimum of 7+ years of human resource experience in areas such as training, payroll, employment, HRIS, employee and labor relations, compensation, and benefits administration; at least five of those years should have been spent in a leadership role.
Solid knowledge of recruiting, performance management, training and development, wage and hour law, labor law, Title IX and legal compliance, benefits, compensation, EEO/AA guidelines, and employee relations.
Ability to develop policies and procedures, and to effectively communicate all policies and procedures to University employees and departments.
Superior interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a variety of both internal and external constituents.
Experience as a successful facilitator in conflict resolution.
Experience designing and implementing successful staff development programs.
Demonstrated leadership ability with strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to balance the daily operations of a Human Resources office with the strategic needs of the University.
A strong commitment to customer service, including a demonstrated record of fostering that commitment within HR teams and related work groups.Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Human Resources related field.
7+ years of experience leading an HR department.
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification.
Experience in employee and labor relations/collective bargaining contract administration, grievances, and arbitration and/or experience working in a unionized environment.
Experience working in public higher education and ideally in a large, decentralized institution.
Experience in overseeing HR information systems and related technologies. |
