Associate HR Director

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

8d•$95,400 - $160,008•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director, Workforce Strategy. The Associate Director serves as the department’s senior administrative leader responsible for workforce strategy, organizational planning, and HR governance oversight for a workforce of over 1,400. This position ensures effective coordination of recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, and workforce planning activities, functioning as the department’s primary liaison to the School’s integrated resource teams (IR). The Associate Director is a principal liaison to the Department Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration and uses critical independent judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, and analysis in the management of the activities of the office and in meeting departmental priorities.

Requirements

Master's degree in health care, business or related degree.
Minimum four years’ experience in a healthcare or higher education environment and demonstrated success in the management of complex programs, activities or units.
Solid understanding of State and Federal policies related to human resources.
Ability to work effectively with the Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration providing them with executive and actionable advice.
History of working with confidential information and ability to take appropriate action.
Successful history and ability to work on large, complex projects in a deadline driven environment.
Self-starter who works successfully from stated goals without instruction with the ability to work independently (exceptional organizational, planning, time management skills and initiative).
Collaborative – proven excellence with the ability to partner with colleagues leading to successful outcomes and more efficient and effective processes.
Must be a seasoned supervisor who can work well with and lead a diverse team.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of UW administrative and management procedures.
Proven expertise at managing human resources at a UW departmental level.
Successful experience with large and complex academic departments with interconnected research, teaching and clinical missions.

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal liaison to the Department Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration, utilizing critical independent judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, and analysis in managing office activities and meeting departmental priorities.
Provide strategic guidance regarding workforce planning, organizational design, and staffing models.
Provide UW, Federal, and State policy level analysis to the Vice Chair of Finance and Administration and Chair, and serve as a member of the senior administrative leadership team and department leadership council. Interpret institutional policy and assess impact on department operations, including advising leadership on risk mitigation and compliance strategy.
Administer the University's policies for hiring and managing faculty, staff, and trainees within the Department, as well as administering the University's ethics policies and overseeing the compliance of outside work rules. Offer accurate and quick solutions to complex HR problems presented by faculty and staff leadership.
Serve as the central coordination point for faculty and staff administrative matters, integrating academic HR, staff workforce planning, research administration, and operational priorities. Ensure seamless coordination between divisions and School of Medicine Integrated Resources, Staff HR and Academic HR, and other institutional partners.
Manage a team of 7 classified and professional staff responsible for academic and staff employee lifecycle management for a complex department of over 1,400 individuals. Develop staff capability and ensure alignment with institutional workforce strategies.
Oversee the diverse HR related communication needs of the Department and the continual need to develop timely and accurate messaging to a complex and diverse audience.
Serve as an integral member of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion council, partnering with the Department Chair, Vice Chair of Finance and Administration, Service Chiefs and EDI Council Co-Chairs on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives for the department. Monitor trends in turnover, leave utilization, and workforce performance indicators.