Logo
Western University of Health Sciences

Interim Director, Academic Human Resources

Western University of Health Sciences, California, Missouri, United States, 65018


Interim Director, Academic Human Resources

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the

Apply for this Job

link/button.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.Position Title: Interim Director, Academic Human ResourcesPosition Control Number: T02181Type of Position: Temporary / ContractPosition Status: Full-timeDepartment: 5701-Human ResourcesCampus: Western University Campus-Pomona, CAJob Summary: The Interim Director, Academic Human Resources, innovates, delivers, and collaborates on Academic Human Resources functions by supporting the Provost Office. They will be a thought-partner to the Provost, Deans, and the Human Resources department. This role is a full-service academic human resources role supporting all human resources related functions and will supervise Human Resources Business Partners at the colleges. This position will report jointly to Human Resources leadership and the Provost.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Successful strategies with providing Human Resources support in a multi-stakeholder organization across multiple locations.Risk, control, and compliance operating models in the Human Resources space.Human resources management and practices. Thorough knowledge of human resources concepts, policies and procedures, employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training and other areas of human resources.Academic personnel processes related to recruitment, appointment, and salary review.Human resources management system and / or other related business software programs and systems.EEO, Title IX, and civil rights compliance monitoring.Organizational policies and procedures, knowledge of functional area and understands how work may affect other areas.Analytical, active listening, and critical thinking skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Practices and strategies for investigation, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration.Intersectional diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity, antiracism, and equal opportunity.Research techniques, data mining practices, and people analytics strategies.Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of related work experience OR Master’s Degree/Juris Doctorate/Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of related work experience OR Equivalent combination of training and experience. Supervisory experience required.Key Responsibilities:Partners closely with peers and stakeholders across the WesternU to assess existing Academic Human Resources programs, processes, and practices; identify gaps and inefficiencies, and innovate to enhance the academic employee experience.Guides compensation, classification, employee/labor relations, performance management, benefits, organizational planning, and training and development aspects within academic human resources.Collaborates with peers and stakeholders in recruiting, motivating and leading staff; in analyzing work flow and determining optimal staff configurations.Collects and analyzes data, interpret policies and procedures, and apply them to routine as well as unique and complex situations.Drive and analyze relevant metrics and data to track key performance indicators, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.Collaborate with college directors of operations and university Human Resources to ensure data integrity and reporting.Partners with university visa office, university human resources and finance offices to ensure transparency and cross-collaboration.Communicates clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.Leads, assesses, and mentors team members to ensure excellent daily operations.Resolves complex employee relations and disputes promptly and with diplomacy.Advises on enhancements and gaps of existing Human Resources and impacted policies/procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.Work Schedule:

Standard business hours. Evenings or weekends as needed.Expected Pay Scale:

Minimum: $150,000.00; Maximum: $160,000.00Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting.Posting Information:Posting Number: TC00439Posting Date: 07/23/2024Close Date: 08/23/2024Conditions of Employment - Background Check: To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check may be required.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:Curriculum VitaeAdditional Applicant DocumentSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

#J-18808-Ljbffr