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Job Description:
The Director provides leadership and manages all human resources functions across academic departments, centers, and administrative departments reporting to the School of Public Health. The position partners with staff and faculty managers to develop and maintain organizational structures and staffing plans for approximately two hundred and fifty (250) staff positions. The Director oversees staff recruitment and compensation decisions working closely with the Executive Dean and central University Human Resources. The position is responsible for ensuring positions are structured appropriately in the Human Resources System. The position is a member of the University Human Resources HR Partners group. The position is responsible for creating HR programming for staff within the school, including training programs and onboarding. The position administers policies and procedures following federal and University regulations and guidelines.
Section 3: Major Responsibilities
Major Responsibility: Employment, compensation, and organizational development (50%)
Supporting Actions: Collaborate with appropriate staff and faculty within the departments and centers to develop short term and long-term staffing needs. Acquire, retain, and motivate key talent needed to build organizational capacity. Partner with hiring managers and coordinate processes for searches, including job description development, managing the search process within Workday, and the interview and recruitment process. Recommend appropriate recruitment strategies to ensure a diverse workforce. Serve on selection committees when appropriate. Proactively identify areas of potential staffing gaps and inefficiencies. Plan and implement formal organizational unit reviews in partnership with UHR to address structure, determine if work is organized effectively, accurately reflected in job descriptions, and skill levels are adequate for department needs. Ensure completion of annual performance appraisals and alignment of rating criteria across SPH departments and Centers. Recommend new hire salary placements based on the level of experience, skillset, requirements of the position, market value, internal equity, and parameters of budget constraints. Review and analyze divisional staff salaries, ensure consistency, and address potential equity issues. Manage the annual merit process. Review job audits and equity requests to ensure alignment with academic priorities. Serve as the HR Business Partner in Workday for the School of Public Health.
Major Responsibility: Talent Development and Training (20%)
Supporting Actions: Create and manage HR programs within the school, including but not limited to staff training and development, onboarding, and offboarding programs. This position will coordinate offerings from central University Human Resources and package the materials for the school staff. Climate survey monitoring and modify plans to meet critical needs identified. Work with UHR and Talent Development to identify individual and school-wide programming to create a culture of excellence and high service levels. Work with staff advisory councils and other groups to develop a sense of community within the school. Advise and direct managers and department heads on specific training and development programs for staff. Partner with Talent Development to identify professional development opportunities and programs.
Major Responsibility: Human Resources advisor and Human Resources Partner (20%)
Supporting Actions: Serve as a human resource advisor to the Executive Dean, Deans, and managers regarding the strategic allocation of human resources across 24 departments and centers. Participate in strategic discussions and decision-making regarding staffing priorities to ensure a comprehensive understanding of HR implications. The position will be an integral partner in acquiring key talent, improving organizational performance, and developing organizational capabilities. Interpret and advise on the content of HR policies. Identify areas where policy development or change is needed. Interpret policies to managers and employees as necessary. Member of the University Human Resources HR Partners group, advising and participating in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and programs. This position will be the key contact for the school’s Human Resources needs both internally within the school and with the University.
Major Responsibility: Staffing Budget and Data (10%)
Supporting Actions: Partner with the School’s Director of Finance and data analysts to develop, monitor, and report out key staffing statistics for budgeting, planning, and other reporting requirements. Develop a long-range plan for staffing needs for forecasts and planning. The position will ensure that the position and staffing data are accurate in Workday, and supervisory organizations are organized transparently.
Section 4: Job Qualifications
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience
Experience and Job Competencies
- Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive human resources experience required
- Prior experience in the higher education setting is helpful but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; tactful, direct, and demonstrated ability to present data and communicate effectively with diverse campus groups.
- Leadership skills with the ability to effectively influence policies and programs
- Prior experience in consulting with internal clients on some combination of recruitment, compensation, and organizational development
- Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong commitment to supporting the University’s goals of cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines; flexible in dealing with changes in approach and deliverables.
- Strong systems skills, including Microsoft Office suite, database, and resource planning systems.
- We have demonstrated an aptitude for team building, change management, and process development skills.
- Human Resources Certification is preferred but not required
- Membership in the Society of Human Resources Management or College & University Professional Association for Human Resources is preferred but not required.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University.
Recruiting Start Date:
2022-05-17-07:00
Job Posting Title:
Director of Human Resources
Department:
Public Health Administration
Grade:
Grade 12
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Classification:
Hybrid Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Vaccination Requirements:
In order to maintain 90% or greater universal vaccination rates on campus, all newly hired employees at Brown University must receive the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before they begin work, unless they are approved for a medical or religious exemption. All employees must also receive a COVID-19 booster within thirty (30) days of becoming eligible. For more information, please visit the Healthy Brown site.
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Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
