Human Resources Director for Student Affairs
Job Description
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Stanford University seeks an accomplished leader to serve as Director of Human Resources for Student Affairs. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic human resources advisor to the senior leadership team, oversee the full range of human resources management functions, and lead initiatives that promote community and belonging, and the well-being, development and advancement of our staff.
The director will lead a team of four HR professionals dedicated to supporting the HR needs of a highly diverse community of approximately 410 professional staff in 39 departments. We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience integrating the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion into HR strategy, policy, programs and practices.
In this role you will:
- Collaborate with staff, managers and senior leadership in defining initiatives by having an excellent understanding of the division's objectives, issues, needs, and key success factors. Develop division-specific policies and practices; actively participate in setting the human resources strategy for planning processes, and actively promote best practices.
- Design and lead strategies for facilitating organizational and behavioral change. Perform needs assessment and process improvement; make recommendations on organizational design and development issues; establish metrics and monitor trends.
- Investigate complex employee relations issues and initiate appropriate resolution; recommend and facilitate effective solutions in alignment with applicable policies and laws; assess risk to the organization and identify compliance issues. Identify and analyze trends; make recommendations for changes/improvements. Coach and advise staff on organizational, employee, and labor relations issues.
- Participate in setting divisional objectives and goals, and design performance appraisal process for Student Affairs. Provide relevant training and guidance to managers and employees; identify and analyze trends, and initiate and/or direct appropriate interventions; independently handle and/or manage redesign and reassignment efforts. Work with management to identify, direct, and/or deliver the training and development planning for individuals and groups; lead organizational and team effectiveness assessment.
- Direct talent management program (recruitment and staffing plans and retention), and provide effective recruitment methods. Structure complex offers; support or lead high level and complex searches; advise on affirmative action objectives.
- Manage the division's salary-setting program; develop guidelines for program implementation. Advise managers on assignment of employees to appropriate classification levels; design incentive and bonus programs.
- Oversee processes for workers' compensation, disability, leave, workplace accommodation requests, and health and safety issues; inform managers as needed. Act as a resource to others, and oversee the accurate documentation and retention of recordkeeping.
- Oversee and approve human resources transactions submitted for processing. Prepare reports, and analyze data available through local and centralized database resources.
- Manage the performance of direct reports. Set team objectives, priorities, and resources to align with department objectives.
- Participate in and/or lead human resources-wide and university human resources projects/initiatives, as needed.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Bachelor's degree and eight years relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience as a consultant and advisor to senior management in all human resources areas, including: employee relations, employment and labor law, compensation, staffing and employment, training and development, performance coaching and management, and organizational development.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and understanding of group dynamics. Successful track record of establishing credibility and trust with a diverse client group, including senior leaders. Demonstrated leadership skills and management courage.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, creative problem solving, judgment, negotiating, influencing, and strategic decision making skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated ability to advise on and implement organizational change. Demonstrated end-to-end experience in the development and execution of organization-wide initiatives.
- Excellent facilitation and oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and deliver formal presentations or training to senior management and other audiences.
- Strong supervision/management and staff development experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite and human resource information systems.
In addition, our preferred qualifications include:
- SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification
Working Conditions:
- This is a hybrid position which requires two days of on-site work per week.
The expected pay range for this position is $192,000 to $225,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
How to Apply
We invite you to apply by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit your résumé and a one-page cover letter along with your online application.
Why Stanford is for You
Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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