DIRECTOR FOR HUMAN RESOURCES & DEI
Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Special Application Process
The University of Washington has retained Opus Partners to support
this recruitment. Katie Dean, Associate Partner and Thomas
Lapierre, Senior Associate & Certified Diversity Recruiter are
leading the search. For more information or to apply, please
contact Thomas at thomas.lapierre@opuspartners.net. Applications
should include a resume and cover letter that should address your
experience related to the position responsibilities, as well as the
required and preferred qualifications.
DIRECTOR FOR HUMAN RESOURCES & DEI
Thank you for considering Housing & Food Services at the University
of Washington, Seattle.
At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to
excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and
perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning
environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice for
all.
HFS provides on-campus housing to over 10,000 student residents and
operates over 40 dining and caf locations that serve the entire
campus community. In order to successfully accomplish this, we
employ over 1,200 students, classified and professional staff
members who work throughout HFS, providing residential and dining
services to the campus. As reflected in our mission
statement-working together to enhance student life-teamwork and
service to our students and customers are at the heart of our
business.
To learn about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
at UW Housing & Food Services, you are encouraged to review our
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Training.
PURPOSE
Provide leadership, vision and direction for departmental human
resources functions that supports HFS unit and Department goals and
operations. More specifically, this position provides leadership
for talent acquisition and retention strategies that result in a
diverse workforce and the development of programs and services that
support, develop, leverage, and recognize the strengths and
contributions of all employees. This position ensures that the
human resources unit is a model for policies and practices that
reflect equity and inclusion and advances social justice and
supports other units in achieving this standard. In addition, this
position works closely and productively with institutional HR
leaders to ensure decisions and practices at the department level
align with University policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning (15%):
--- Lead the department in developing and implementing a diversity,
equity, and inclusion plan which focuses on recruitment,
performance management, leadership development, employee
engagement, training and employee retention.
--- Serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert, creating
and cultivating a common vision of Housing & Food Services'
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that can be shared
amongst staff
--- Advise in the development of departmental strategic initiatives
focused on workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion.
--- Identify annual unit priorities, associated action plans and
measures of success.
--- Develop and manage the unit budget, budget objectives and
revisions.
Organizational Effectiveness (55%):
--- Deliver human resources (HR) services using efficient processes
and best practices; coordinate the provision of HR-related
resources and tools for Department staff.
--- Accurately interpret and apply University policies pertaining
to human resources functions.
--- Serve as a consultant to colleagues regarding organizational
changes and in developing staffing plans and labor expense budgets
to ensure compensation, classification and labor relations issues
are addressed proactively.
--- Effectively utilize the University human resources business
system to meet position responsibilities, access data to inform
decisions, and contribute to process improvements and
efficiencies.
--- Provide leadership and guidance to staff who facilitate major
human resources functions including the following:
oPerformance Management
-Administering the performance evaluation process to facilitate
provision of accurate and timely feedback to employees.
-Administering the corrective action process to ensure that
supervisors and staff are engaged in resolution of performance
concerns and that issues are addressed in a timely manner.
-Analyzing risk and recommending alternatives for grievances and
complaints to achieve prompt and constructive resolution.
-Working effectively with UW HR in developing appropriate and
timely responses to employee performance concerns.
oTraining and Development
-Facilitating organizational development and learning.
-Working collaboratively with unit leaders to provide effective
onboarding, required training and unit-specific training.
-Providing advisement on training, including venue, methodology and
content to ensure the best possible learning environments.
-Devising and maintaining methods for evaluating training to
facilitate ongoing refinement of objectives and methods.
oCompensation/Classification
-Reviewing and approving position descriptions before finalizing to
ensure consistency in formatting, language and assignment of work
to particular classifications.
-Developing and maintaining internal unit compensation schedules
and rationale for documentation and reference.
-Reviewing and approving compensation and position review
documentation for accuracy and completion prior to submission to
maximize turnaround by UW Compensation.
oRecruitment
-Managing a comprehensive recruitment process for the Department
that fosters diversity and inclusion in recruitment of
candidates.
-Providing training and guidance on recruitment processes for
hiring managers and others who participate in recruitment and
selection activities.
-Seeking continuous improvement to reduce time to hire.
-Providing consultation on position vacancy reviews, recruitment
timelines, interview processes and hiring negotiations.
oLabor Relations
-Serving as the primary Department resource for interpretation of
contracts and employment policies, rules and laws to ensure
compliance.
-Representing the interests of the Department in negotiating labor
contracts, grievances and settlements to ensure that Department
interests are represented accurately.
-Conducting investigations of employee complaints and prepare
responses on behalf of the Department.
oEmployee Benefits
-Administering Return-to-Work programs to ensure fairness and
equity.
-Monitoring worker compensation claims to ensure there is follow up
when patterns or recurrences are detected.
-Approving requests for reasonable accommodation, light duty and
returns to work to ensure that they are reasonable and
operational.
-Liaising with UW HR on disability separations to ensure the
necessary documentation is available to complete the process in a
timely manner.
oRecords and Information
-Administering access to UW HR systems to ensure the appropriate
staff have access to the appropriate level(s) of information.
-Ensuring compliance with University policies for records and
information handling and retention.
Leadership (20%):
--- Identify, articulate and model values and behaviors that
support an organizational culture characterized as inclusive,
positive, productive and committed to serving students.
--- Advise other senior leaders on strategies for infusing
diversity, equity, and inclusion into unit practices, policies, and
team development.
--- Serve as a member of the Department's senior leadership
team.
--- Serve as sponsor of the departmental DEI Committee.
--- Maintain relationships with campus colleagues and stakeholders,
including UW HR units, to facilitate collaboration and sharing of
best practices.
--- Advise the Executive Director on strategies for addressing
organizational culture issues that hinder employee
satisfaction.
--- Represent the Department on various University committees and
direct or serve on Department committees and teams.
Supervision (10%):
--- Supervise the work completed by direct reports, ensuring
appropriate productivity and quality.
--- Evaluate the work completed by direct reports and provide
constructive feedback so as to support success.
--- Provide guidance to direct reports on requirements and/or
opportunities for learning and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY
Sound human resources practices minimize liability for the
Department and the University and contribute to success through
qualified staff who are effective in delivering services to
students, staff and the campus community.
POSITION COMPLEXITIES
This position must accurately interpret contracts and policies and
make decisions based on these interpretations. This position also
engages in investigations pertaining to work performance,
grievances and complaints and must do so in a manner that is
thorough; confidential; adheres to policies and protocols; and
leads to timely, effective resolution.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Position works typical business hours Monday through Friday and
occasional evenings and weekends to attend/participate in special
events.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct supervision of three full-time professional staff and
indirectly supervises one full-time professional staff, one
full-time contract-classified staff, and several hourly office
assistants.
REPORTS TO
Executive Director, Housing & Food Services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in related field and 5 years of experience in
human resources leadership that demonstrates:
--- Specific experience in advancing diversity, equity, and
inclusion in a higher education setting;
--- The ability to work effectively in a large organization or
educational institution;
--- Effective supervision of professional and technical human
resources staff;
--- Exceptional communications skills including public speaking and
facilitation of training;
--- The ability to assess internal and external customer needs and
respond effectively;
--- Accurate interpretation and application of employment laws,
regulations, policies and contract stipulations;
--- An understanding of national trends and current best practices
related to human resources in higher education;
--- A basic understanding of adult learning principles and
curriculum design; and
--- The ability to identify and develop key
relationships/partnerships necessary to carry out position
responsibilities.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum
requirements.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
--- Master's degree in human resource development, adult education,
organizational development or other related field;
--- Demonstrated experience creating strategic plans for
organizational development;
--- Demonstrated experience working with a variety of stakeholders
to effect change, collaborate, and resolve complex issues.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
--- A satisfactory outcome from the employment reference check
processes and education verification.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of
a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information
that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may
include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any
assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as
soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an
assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not
complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next
time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it
later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are
ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and
you will not be considered for this position until all required
assessments have been completed.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to
disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or
current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their
current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required
under Washington state law.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the
University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives
and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and
maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive,
equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental
stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate
neutral.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled
status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process,
contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or
dso@uw.edu.
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption
is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at
least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19
vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired
employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19
vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination
requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious
exemption process for final candidates.
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