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Western University of Health Sciences

Associate Vice President of Human Resources Oregon

Western University of Health Sciences, Oregon, Illinois, United States, 61061


Associate Vice President of Human Resources Oregon

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.Position Title:

Associate Vice President of Human Resources OregonPosition Control Number:

A03060Type of Position:

AdministrationPosition Status:

Full-timeDepartment:

5701-Human ResourcesCampus:

Western University Campus-Lebanon, ORJob Summary:

In collaboration with Pomona campus VP Human Resources and applicable functional areas as necessary:The Associate Vice President, innovates, delivers, and collaborates on Human Resources functions related to learning and development, policy/process innovations, and equity compliance/investigations. This position has direct oversight of total rewards, HRIS, leave of absences, talent management/acquisition and Oregon Strategic Partnership divisions with collaboration from shared governance.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Successful strategies with providing People and Culture support in a multi-stakeholder organization across multiple locations.Risk, control, and compliance operating models in the People and Culture space.Leaves and accommodation management strategy, tracking, models, systems, and compliance.Learning strategies and blended learning approaches to support a learner-centric experience.Innovative, varied and simplified solutions which maximize knowledge and skill acquisition.Strategic ideas within the People and Culture space through EEO, Title IX, and civil rights compliance monitoring, technology, trend forecasting, and stakeholder collaboration.Applicable sections of Oregon and California labor and employment law and policies for compliance.Proven practices and strategies for investigation, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration.Strategies identifying and building cross-functional partnerships to understand challenges.Intersectional diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity, antiracism, and equal opportunity.Research techniques, data mining practices, and people analytics strategies.Experience with software such as Advocate/Maxient, Ellucian Banner/Colleague, case management, and related HRIS/People and Culture software.Effective and concise verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence with cross-functional team members.Ability to:Analyze data and metrics to guide strategy.Innovate on software packages for recruitment, personnel, spreadsheets, and databases.Show success utilizing employee attraction, engagement, and retention strategies.Gather data, analyze/reason logically, and draw valid conclusions.Spearhead with expedited resolution in various employee relations matters.Audit various People and Culture processes, practices, and procedures to ensure alignment and compliance.Analyze situations and make appropriate decisions and/or recommendations.Quickly learn and effectively interpret and apply rules, regulations, and precedents to personnel issues with working solutions.Clearly communicate ideas and recommendations.Write clear and concise reports, presentations, and related communications.Work with and provide direction to other employees in the completion of the day-to-day work.Excel in an ever-changing environment using an ambitious mindset.Required Qualifications:A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of related work experience ORMaster’s Degree/Juris Doctorate/Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of related work experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience.Key Responsibilities:Partners closely with peers and stakeholders across the University to assess existing Human Resources programs, processes, and practices; identify gaps and inefficiencies, and innovate to enhance the employee experience and support long-term growth objectives.Projects adaptability, trust-building, and effective leadership amidst significant change.Oversee all reward programs, including the design, planning, implementation, administration, compliance and communication of base salary compensation, variable compensation, equity programs and benefits at all levels, including executive compensation.Continuously evaluate compensation, benefits, and mobility programs to ensure they align with the company’s business and talent strategies.Develop and continuously improve compensation infrastructure and processes; establish metrics to monitor impact and effectiveness.Prioritizes continuous learning, diversity, equity, and inclusion.Collaborates with senior leaders, managers, and employees in providing expertise in learning and development, process innovation, total rewards, investigations, employee relations, performance management, and risk management.Builds and sustains a performance-based culture focused on setting measurable objectives, engendering accountability, and delivering consistent feedback.Leads, assesses, and mentors team members to ensure daily operations excellence.Develops and delivers training programs that are tailored around lean 80/20 learning with research-based impact and sustainable results.Oversees all total rewards, leave of absences and HRIS programs.Prepares metric-oriented reports to measure progress and stakeholder service.Assesses and takes action to mitigate any potential safety risks.Evaluates and enhances existing policies/procedures to ensure compliance.Innovates and implements new ideas for continuous and sustainable improvement.Manages and collaborates with stakeholders on complex risk management, leaves of absences, and accommodation affairs.Collaborates with the Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President, Human Resources with annual operating budgets for the department.Performs other duties as assigned.Work Schedule:

Standard business hours. Some nights and weekends may be needed.We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.Expected Pay Scale:Minimum:

$150,000.00Maximum:

$180,000.00Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? YesThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Describe Work Environment:

Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.Posting Information:Posting Number:

A00708Posting Date:

07/12/2024Close Date:

Open Until FilledConditions of Employment:

To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check may be required.Pay Transparency Act:

Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO):

It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law.Required Documents:ResumeCover LetterOptional Documents:Additional Applicant DocumentSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* This position is located in Lebanon, Oregon. Are you willing and able to work from this campus location?

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