Assistant Director of HR, Facilities Services

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Human Resources
Salary: $90,400 - $169,000
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Planning Budget & Administration
Department: Veronica Ruiz
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
UC Riverside is recruiting for an Assistant Director of Human Resources. The Assistant Director of Human Resources for Facilities Services reports to the Director of HR & HR Business Partner and serves as the lead HR professional supporting Facilities Services. This position is part of the Administrative Services and Strategic Executive Team (ASSET) which supports several organizations on campus in finance, human resources and business operations. ASSET is part of the Planning, Budget & Administration (PB&A) organizational unit. PB&A is one of the campus's largest and most complex units, with 3 Organizational accountability structures, 18 Divisions, supporting 51 departments. As part of ASSET, the Assistant Director serves in a consultative role, supporting the human resources needs of Facilities Services. Facilities Services (FS) consists of approximately 250 employees and includes the following operational units: Maintenance Services, Central Plant, Environmental & Resource Services, Energy & Engineering, Client Support Services, and FS Administration. The Assistant Director of HR (AD of HR) is responsible for the coordination and delivery of a variety of human resources duties in support of organizational management.

The AD of HR advises and provides consultation to management on workforce planning, compensation and classification, job descriptions, recruitment, personnel policies and procedures, employee and labor relations, and other areas of human resources. Serves as the point of contact for a diverse workforce, including union represented staff; responds to inquiries, questions, requests, and concerns, delegating work as appropriate. Gathers and analyzes human resources data for Facilities Services and organizational management. Represents FS as an HR professional on campus-wide workgroups and committees, ensuring departmental human resources needs are appropriately represented and addressed. The position oversees an HR & Leaves Coordinator, who is primarily responsible for management the leave of absence program, as well as recruitment activities in FS; as well as, an HR Assistant who provides daily administrative and operational HR support for employees and management of FS. As part of the ASSET PB&A HR Team, this position is characterized by a high degree of collaboration and coordination in the delivery of HR services to support Facilities Services.

The full salary range for the Assistant Director of HR is $90,400 to $169,000, annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $125,000 per year. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements:
Requirements

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

Masters degree in a related field.

Preferred

Experience Requirements

6 - 10 years of related experience.

Required

Previous supervisory/managerial experience.

Preferred

Certification Requirements
CertificationRequirement

HR Related certifications: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or PHR; SHRM-CP, CCP, CALPELRA Master Certification.

Preferred

Special Conditions
Special

Travel

Required

Must successfully complete a background check.

Required

Minimum Requirements

Working knowledge of personnel policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Communicates effectively with a diversity of communication styles.

Makes decisions regarding work assignments and scheduling of subordinates.

Maintains an understanding of the unit goals and how this position supports those goals.

Demonstrated ability to handle difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.

Strong analytical, active listening, and critical thinking skills.

Knowledge of human resources concepts, policies and procedures including employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training and other areas of human resources as well as organizational initiatives relating to and/or affecting human resources.

Preferred Qualifications

Has working knowledge of the university's HR information systems.

Advanced interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in order to present complex information.

Skills and experience in mediation, negotiation, and conflict management skills.

Knowledge of University of California policies and procedures relative to human resources.

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, labor and employee relations.

Working knowledge of management within higher education.


Additional Information:
Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
Job Description Details

General Information
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Positions Directly Supervised
Job CodeTitleFTE

007595

HR GENERALIST 2

1

004722

BLANK AST 3

1

Generic Scope
Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.

Custom Scope
Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to staff according to established policies and management guidance. Administers policies that directly affect subordinate staff. Recommends changes to department policies and practices. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Provides priority setting and work flow analysis. Supervises support staff in medium to large unit; or a small unit with complex and broad responsibility processing personnel transactions and / or administering related policies and procedures. Or supervises a small group of HR professionals, with program direction provided by a manager.

Department Custom Scope
The Assistant Director of Human Resources for Facilities Services reports to the Director of HR & HR Business Partner and serves as the lead HR professional supporting Facilities Services. This position is part of the Administrative Services and Strategic Executive Team (ASSET) which supports several organizations on campus in finance, human resources and business operations. ASSET is part of the Planning, Budget & Administration (PB&A) organizational unit. PB&A is one of the campus's largest and most complex units, with 3 Organizational accountability structures, 18 Divisions, supporting 51 departments. As part of ASSET, the Assistant Director serves in a consultative role, supporting the human resources needs of Facilities Services. Facilities Services (FS) consists of approximately 250 employees and includes thee following operational units: Maintenance Services, Central Plant, Environmental & Resource Services, Energy & Engineering, Client Support Services, and FS Administration.

The Assistant Director of HR (AD of HR) is responsible for the coordination and delivery of a variety of human resources duties in support of organizational management. The AD of HR advises and provides consultation to management on workforce planning, compensation and classification, job descriptions, recruitment, personnel policies and procedures, employee and labor relations, and other areas of human resources. Serves as the point of contact for a diverse workforce, including union represented staff; responds to inquiries, questions, requests, and concerns, delegating work as appropriate. Gathers and analyzes human resources data for fscilities Services and organizational management. Represents FS as an HR professional on campus-wide workgroups and committees, ensuring departmental human resources needs are appropriately represented and addressed. The position oversees an HR & Leaves Coordinator, who is primarily responsible for management the leave of absence program, as well as recruitment activities in FS; as well as, an HR Assistant who provides daily administrative and operational HR support for employees and management of FS. As part of the ASSET PB&A HR Team, this position is characterized by a high degree of collaboration and coordination in the delivery of HR services to support Facilities Services.

Key Responsibilities:
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