Ensuring that Stanford is the best-led, best-managed university in the world, University Human Resources (UHR) supports a culture and environment where Stanford people contribute great things and experience the same.
Reporting directly to the Vice President for Human Resources (HR), the Associate Director for Human Resources will provide HR services in an active, fast-paced, and complex environment for departments within UHR: Benefits, Compensation and Global HR; Client Services; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging; Employee and Labor Relations; Employee Support Programs and Services; HR Communications; HR Community; and Talent Management and Workforce Strategy.
The position will work independently with general supervision, interacting with a diverse group of individuals to support the strategic, innovative, and flexible policies, practices, programs, and services that sustain a workplace culture of excellence and high engagement. The Associate Director must be able to engage in a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought, and value the people we support. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, as well as experience influencing leaders and individual contributors. The ideal candidate must possess and demonstrate a positive outlook on continuous process improvement efforts while maintaining a customer-focused mindset. It is critical that this position exhibit the ability to practice sound judgment, decision-making, and respectful relationship management. This position must also exhibit a strong desire to continuously learn new and unfamiliar business topics, policies, and procedures related to HR functions; the ability to translate this information into operational successes will be critical.
This position will be based on the Stanford Redwood City campus and will be considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid of working on-site and off-site).
In this position you will:
Collaborate with the University HR leadership team (Vice President and Associate Vice Presidents) to support initiatives by understanding the organization's objectives, issues, needs, and key success factors. Participate in planning processes and promote best practices; provide leadership for workforce planning efforts.
Design strategies for facilitating organizational and behavioral change. Perform needs assessment, analysis, and consulting on organizational issues; make recommendations on organizational design and development issues.
Investigate basic and complex employee relations issues and recommend and facilitate effective solutions in alignment with applicable policies and laws. Work in consultation with Employee and Labor Relations to resolve highly complex issues, as needed. Coach and advise on organizational and employee issues.
Working in partnership with UHR program owners, develop implementation plans for executing university-wide and/or UHR-specific HR programs within UHR. Plans should include stakeholder management and education, communication needs, training and support tools, and rollout schedules.
Oversee UHR's Grow and Perform at Stanford performance review process. Provide relevant coaching and guidance.
Oversee organizational-wide view of talent management (recruitment and staffing plans), and structure offers for UHR. Support or lead higher-level searches.
Manage UHR's salary planning program. Advise managers on assigning employees to appropriate classification levels; review and approve salary actions; design and/or manage incentive and bonus programs, as needed.
Assess organizational and individual development needs. Identify, communicate, and consult with staff on training and career development opportunities. Develop and conduct relevant training and participate in training design.
Oversee processes for workers' compensation, disability, leave, workplace accommodation requests, and health and safety issues for UHR; inform managers and human resources directors, as needed. Act as a resource to others in the organization and oversee accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
Oversee human resources transactions, prepare reports, and analyze data available through local and centralized database resources.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience as a consultant and advisor to management in at least four human resources areas, including: employee relations, employment and labor law, compensation, staffing and employment, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), training and development, performance and management coaching, and organizational development.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and understanding of group dynamics. Successful track record of establishing credibility and trust with a diverse client group.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, judgment, negotiating, influencing, and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
Excellent facilitation and oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and deliver formal presentations or training to senior management and other audiences.
Strong supervision/management and staff development experience.
The expected pay range for this position is $140,000 to $165,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Work Standards:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promotes Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
Why Stanford is for You Stanford's dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:
Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.
A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care, and caregiving support.
A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!
We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Why work at Stanford?Stanford University has changed the world, over and over again.We are one of Silicon Valley's largest employers - and also one of the most unique. Our mission is to educate future leaders and promote interdisciplinary, world-class research and teaching. This passion makes Stanford an intensely creative, rewarding, and challenging place to work. At the same time, our traditions of respect and collaboration sustain a humane, supportive environment in which to pursue your life and your career.At Stanford you'll work with bright, diverse, dedicated people. You'll find encouragement to learn and grow. You'll enjoy excellent benefits and an outstanding environment. How will it change you?
