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HR Business Partner (7596U) BEARS Region 29677 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Departmental Overview

Berkeley Regional Services (BRS) is comprised of six (6) Regions which provide services to specific 'groupings/clusters' of schools, colleges, and organized research units (5 academic, 1 all other). This regional approach to providing administrative services is intended to improve service quality by re-establishing personal connections and to develop more local expertise.

Berkeley Educators & Administrators Regional Services (BEARS) - is part of Berkeley Regional Services, within the division of Vice Chancellor for Administration - provides reliable, high-quality administrative support to the Chancellor's, EVCP, Vice Chancellors', administrative, auxiliary, and other units that support academic excellence at UC Berkeley. Not only is BEARS the largest service region, it supports the largest variety of personnel positions in realizing UC Berkeley's mission of teaching, research, and public service.

• Partners with key clients in the BEARS Service Region, including campus academic and business leaders, to best support their particular department/unit HR needs; including:
• Support assigned resources in managing the unit relationship, developing unit specific profiles and knowledge base materials.
• Provide strategic HR consultation across BEARS and with specific client units, education, and support to client management to resolve the most complex and sensitive issues concerning staff and the organization.
• Interpret Labor Relations agreements and provide strategic and tactical consultative guidance for up to 16+ different and complex bargaining units across the BEARS Region.
• Conduct complex employee and management investigations, prepare written reports and recommend action following investigations.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: January 27, 2022

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for managing client relationships and facilitating effective service delivery to administrative business or academic units on campus. Serves as a business partner and liaison between clients and BRS HR/APS. Ensures the efficient flow of information and coordinates and conducts activities to best serve client needs in a timely manner. Works with Service Delivery Manager and AP/HR Process Improvement teams to implement best practices and deliver continuous improvements in service. 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, welfare programs, training and development, visa procurement, intercampus transfers, and employee services.

• Counsels department managers and supervisors on employee and labor policies, procedures, and appropriate practices regarding performance management, recruiting, on-boarding, compensation/classification, disability, training and other areas of HR. Responsible for diverse and complex client allocation
• Manages recruitment cycle for a full range of staff or academic positions.
• Counsels employees concerning sensitive and difficult to resolve work-related problems.
• Advises all levels of managers, supervisors, and employees in developing job descriptions; managing disability, leaves of absence and employee performance; interpreting and applying personnel policies and procedures.
• Conducts termination interviews, providing feedback to administration and academic unit management
• Works with client groups on complex re-organizations and staffing objectives to assist in meeting business objectives.
• Represents Shared Services Unit at department meetings upon request.
• Prioritizes work assignments, conducts complex HR trends analyses and develops resulting recommendations.
• Works to make BRS an inclusive environment

Required Qualifications

• Ability to provide exceptional customer service in high volume, fast-paced, professional environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources concepts, policies and procedures, employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training and other areas of human resources.
• In-depth knowledge of disability case management and proven ability to follow through and focus on resolving cases in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with diverse client groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to apply skills in a consultative way.
• Demonstrates skill in prioritizing competing work assignments, and timelines..
• Employing political & interpersonal acumen to analyze information to determine appropriate courses of action and their implications
• Possesses strong analytical, active listening and critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or 3 - 5 years combined experience education in human resources, organizational development, and/or training and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of UCPath and other related business software programs and systems
• Knowledge of academic personnel or administration
• Worked in shared services environment especially in higher education field.
• Knowledge of campus initiatives relating to and/or impacting human resources and thorough understanding of how work may impact other areas.

Salary & Benefits

Hiring range commensurate with experience. Hiring range is $79,000 - $89,000/annually. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Other Information

This is a full-time (40 hrs/week), career position with a hybrid work schedule. The successful candidate will be expected to work on campus 2 days per week.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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