Manager, Unit Human Resources & Faculty Affairs

University of Louisville•Louisville, KY

19h

About The Position

The Manager, Unit Human Resources & Faculty Affairs will complete full-service Human Resources and Faculty Affairs functions within the College of Education & Human Development providing strategic Human Resources guidance to the Dean of the college. This position will serve as a link between Managers and Employees, streamlining work-related employee relations, to foster a positive workplace environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field, and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree in Human Resources
Experience with mediation, conflict resolution, Faculty and Staff personnel practices.
Experience working in a diverse University environment
Certification in Human Resources (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR, other)
Experience with Workday, OnBase, Interfolio, Microsoft Suite
Tact - Diplomatically handles challenging or tense interpersonal situations.
Mediating Disputes - Helps others resolve complex or sensitive disagreements and conflicts.
Relationship Building - Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Influencing Others - Influences others to be excited and committed to furthering the organization’s objectives.
Ethics & Integrity - Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
Gaining Voluntary Compliance - Convinces others to follow recommendations and advice to bring them into compliance with regulations, standards, or policies
Providing Consultation - Partners with clients to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues.
Business Alignment - Aligns the direction, products, services, and performance of a business line with the rest of the organization.
Coaching & Mentoring - Enables co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and encouragement.
Organizational & Political Savvy - Uses knowledge of the organizational and political climate to solve problems and accomplish goals.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to managers on Talent Management, Compensation, Employee Relations, and HR Administration advising on compliance with University policy, applicable laws, and on best practices
Advise managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes
Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations
Perform Employee Relations functions for the college including, but not limiting to, conducting mediation, monitoring the employee life-cycle, performance management, and administering disciplinary procedures in alignment with University Policy
Collaborate with internal University Partners such as Central Human Resources, Payroll, and Faculty Affairs
Attend college meetings as a Human Resources representative including, but not limited to, Senior Leadership Team, Academic Leadership Team, Budget Planning, and all-college meetings
Serves as a Senior Leadership Team member, providing strategic guidance to the Dean on personnel practices to lead goal alignment
Maintain, update, and create departmental staff and faculty personnel policies and procedures
Research, design, create, and implement Professional Development Plans for Faculty and Staff
Pursue Professional Development opportunities in Human Resources, and encourage continual development of staff
Supervises the employee lifecycle (ie: recruitment, employment, evaluation, and release) of unit Human Resources personnel
Actively engage in the direct report’s success in their department role and professional development.