Sr. HR Business Partner (7597U), ChaMPS Service Region 26332 - 1543 About Berkeley

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Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: February 15, 2019

Job will remain open until filled

Departmental Overview

Chemistry and Mathematical and Physical Sciences (ChaMPS) is a service region within Campus Shared Services (CSS) - a division of the UC Berkeley Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration - provides reliable, high-quality integrative administrative support to faculty, academics, staff, student employees, and retirees in support of the UC Berkeley mission of teaching, research, and public service.

ChaMPS provides services in the areas of Business and Financial Services, Human Resources/ Academic Personnel Support and Research Administration (pre-award and post-award administration) for the College of Chemistry, the Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences in the College of Letters & Science, Space Science Laboratory, and several other ORUs.

Responsibilities

Applies advanced HR concepts to counsel senior managers on HR issues, employee and labor policies, procedures, and appropriate practices.

As technical leader provides guidance to managers and supervisors on compensation programs, personnel policies and procedures.

Conducts highly complex and varied analysis of issues or concepts and develops resulting recommendations employing political acumen and integrating information to determine appropriate courses of action and their implications.

Counsels employees concerning sensitive and difficult to resolve work-related problems and recommends to senior management systemic remedies such as training, changes to organizations practices and procedures.

Conducts difficult termination interviews, providing feedback to management, and recommending changes to department practices as appropriate.

Works with client groups on highly complex re-organizations and staffing objectives to assist in meeting business objectives.

Provides support to units or departments in administering policies and programs in the areas of employment, labor relations, wage and salary administration, training, and other areas of HR.

Provides direction, guidance, and training to HR Generalists and HR Specialists. Works with HR Generalists on their development and prepares them to take on greater responsibilities and to handle difficult cases.

Train new HR Generalist and offer ongoing support and check ins. Point of contact for HR Partners regarding questions around HR Policies, academic case work, and conflict resolution.

Leads special projects to improve the efficiency and process flow of various HR activities. Works on determining gap analysis of process flows and works with managers and supervisors to implement improvements of processes. Point of contact to roll out new initiatives or policy changes, and follows up with HR Partners and Generalists to ensure new practices are put into place.

Effectively and collaboratively interacts with diverse client groups at all levels on campus. Works to make CSS a diverse and inclusive environment.

Required Qualifications

Ability to provide exceptional customer service in high volume, fast-paced, professional environment.

In-depth knowledge of human resources concepts, campus policies and procedures, union/labor contracts, state and federal laws, and staff/academic best practices including: employee relations, labor relations, salary administration, employment, and other areas of human resources as well as campus initiatives relation to and/or impacting human resources.

Possesses advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.

Has in-depth knowledge of UC Berkeley's Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and other related business software programs and systems.

Demonstrated ability to collaboratively interact with diverse client groups.

Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.

Has skills associated with conflict resolution and effective communication.

Possess active listening and critical thinking skills.

Advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.

Highly skilled in communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.

Experience with Senate Benefits, leaves, and appointments.

Education/Training:

Bachelors degree in related area and/or 5+ years experience/training in human resources, organizational development, or training & development.

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses or certifications, if any:

Human Resources certification preferred

Salary & Benefits

This is an exempt, monthly paid position. Annual salary will be commensurate with experience.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.


Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/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, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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