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Senior Associate Vice President, Human Resource Services

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Washington State University
Location
Pullman, WA

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Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-08-02
Req: R-1975

Title:

1416-NN - Associate Vice President

Business Title:

Senior Associate Vice President, Human Resource Services

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

Washington State University is utilizing Parker Executive Search firm for this vacancy. All application materials as outlined below should be submitted directly to the following:

Porsha Williams, Vice President

Erin Raines, Principal

Parker Executive Search
Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875

Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-804-1996 x109 or x117
pwilliams@parkersearch.com | eraines@parkersearch.com

Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Senior Associate Vice President serves a key role, working with University leadership and staff to attract, retain, and develop a diversified workforce to support the University's mission. As the second in command for Human Resource Services (HRS), the AVP has the designation of Sr. AVP and is responsible for providing direction, guidance, and leadership for HRS system-wide. The Senior Associate VP directly administers program activities of the Employment Services unit including setting priorities, establishing goals and objectives, and strategic planning. This position serves as the HRS department head in the absence of the CHRO.

The Senior Associate VP advises and leads the progress monitoring of the HRS team on system-wide policies and initiatives, as well as, HRS strategic projects. Works closely with HRS senior leadership team to implement best-practice strategic initiatives aimed at bringing coherence and strategic relevance to the core functions within HRS. Manages and analyses data to make recommendations to WSU leaders system-wide to assist in their strategic decision-making. Oversees, supervises and supports day-to-day operations of the HRS team. Leads process improvement initiatives aimed at transforming the department’s culture to be data driven and focused on continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

Strategic Initiatives

  • Provides day-to-day leadership for HRS programs and strategy including direction and vision for Employment Services. Collaborates on development and implementation of technology for process improvement within HRS in support of the WSU system.
  • Oversees human resource strategic initiatives and planning to support the University mission.
  • Research, develop and implement human resource policies and procedures while utilizing an equity lens.

Legislative and Policy Guidance

  • Monitors federal and state laws and determine university impact of new or revised laws.
  • Develops implementation plans to ensure compliance and involves key stakeholders.
  • Provides interpretations of legislation, laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to employment, classification and compensation, benefits, labor, and employment records.
  • Acts as a key spokesperson for human resources matters; represents the University's human resources functions in meetings with governmental, legislative, business, and community; maintains updated information on current trends, laws and regulations.
  • Serves on various State and WSU committees, task forces, and ad hoc groups as necessary to coordinate human resources functions.
  • Monitors and assists with monitoring compliance issues. Monitors internal and external audits.


Data Analysis and Evaluation

  • Ensures the development, implementation and maintenance of department information systems are aligned and in support of departments core functions.
  • Coordinates and oversees the production of human capital data and reporting in response to a variety of employment related issues and initiatives.
  • Ensures data is accessible and easily understood for stakeholders.


Customer Service

  • Actively promotes and encourages a customer-service focus within HRS
  • Works cross-functionally with the university system to ensure human resource services are calibrated to meet the needs of University programs system wide.

Performance Management and Development

  • Collaboratively establishes departmental goals and objectives, which are consistent with the strategic plan.
  • Support HRS directors and managers, in individual development/coaching to ensure team members have clear expectations of their own work and the tools to be able to identify areas for improvement and support in those areas to ensure success.
  • Implements accountability measures to closely monitor, track and evaluate departmental performance through key performance expectations.


HRS Innovation

  • Maintains and provides current state-of-the art status in methods and techniques, and best practices for HRS in support of the university mission.
  • Creates and maintains a venue for innovative ideas to be considered.
  • Participate in special assignments and projects as necessary.


Budget

  • Assists with oversight of HRS budget and ensures expenditures of approved budget in conformance with strict fiscal procedures.



Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Higher Education or related field and a minimum eight (8) years of related professional experience in a complex organization, two (2) of which include supervisory experience with preference given to experience in a higher education setting. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

  • Experience working within multiple human resource disciplines, including, but not limited to: employee relations, employment law, compensation, position classification, talent management, human resource compliance.
  • Experience leading and directing the day-to-day operations of a human resource function, including supervision of professional level human resource staff.
  • Demonstrated commitment to and implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion programs or initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying employment laws, rules, and policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of human resources information systems (HRIS) and oversight of data collection, analysis, and reporting of employment trends.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, MBA, Higher Education Administration or related field.
  • Human Resource experience in Higher Education setting.
  • Ability to develop and execute creative plans to resolve issues, problem solve, and mitigate risks.
  • Skilled in designing and developing organizational leadership strategies to support strategic goals and initiatives.
  • Professional certification from a recognized human resource/personnel association.
  • Active involvement with human resource professional organizations CUPA-HR or SHRM.
  • Experience with HRIS systems including Workday and PeopleAdmin.

Additional Information:

Application Process

The Search Committee invites nominations, applications (a letter of interest, resume/CV, and the names and contact information of five or more references) or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University. Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted to the search firm by October 15, 2021.

Porsha Williams, Vice President

Erin Raines, Principal

Parker Executive Search
Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875

Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-804-1996 x109 or x117
pwilliams@parkersearch.com | eraines@parkersearch.com

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Organization

Working at Washington State University

Founded as the people’s university, WSU embraces its land-grant heritage, seeking to transform lives through education, research, and community engagement and service. The University has been delivering life-changing knowledge and discoveries to the state, region, nation, and the world for nearly 130 years. WSU enjoys productive partnerships with major industries in the state, including agribusiness, aerospace, health care, software, technology, and construction. The colleges at WSU Health Sciences Spokane have formed robust partnerships across the state of Washington, both with large medical centers and hospitals, as well as a variety of rural and community hospitals and clinics.

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

Diversity Profile: Washington State University

As a land-grant institution, diversity, equity, and inclusion serve as core values and beliefs of Washington State University (WSU). At the university, college, or department level, WSU is committed to fostering open, proactive dialogue to create a more inclusive culture at all its locations including the five physical campuses and its online Global Campus, as well as its 39 Extension offices, four research centers, and 25 small business development centers.

Core Belief

WSU is committed to achieving an ethical and socially just society for all. Instituting social change on a large scale begins at home with system-level policies that actively promote equity. The University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout every aspect of its statewide system. We strive to create a climate that enables underrepresented students, faculty, and staff to thrive in communities that foster a sense of belonging in a culture of inclusion. The ultimate goal? Creation of institutional culture in which inclusion and equity are the norms, a model that helps move the world toward a place in which all people are treated with dignity and respect.

Core Value

Equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Promotion of an ethical and socially just society through an intentional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

WSU’s core ideology can be found in its System Strategic Plan. 

WSU’s Student Body

WSU's student body statewide is ethnically diverse: 31 percent of our students are underrepresented minorities, and first-generation students represent nearly 33 percent of the total enrollment. About 15 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington and about 7 percent are international students. System-wide enrollment reached a record 31,607 students in fall 2019.

Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Recently Announced

Dr. Lisa Guerrero was recently named associate vice provost for inclusive excellence. Guerrero has been an active advocate for diversity and inclusion since joining the WSU faculty in 2004. She is currently a professor of Comparative Ethnic Studies in WSU’s School of Languages, Cultures, and Race. She will maintain her faculty position, while serving as associate vice provost in a half-time appointment.

Dr. Guerrero will provide leadership to academic affairs in implementing WSU’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. She will help to identify and implement best practices and evidence-based approaches in faculty hiring, tenure and promotion, research support, faculty retention, teaching and mentoring, and curriculum planning. One of her first areas of responsibility will be to oversee the Racism and Social Inequality in the Americas faculty cluster hire program for Fall 2021.

Representative Affinity Groups

Representative affinity groups within the Washington State University system include the following:

WSU Resources and Offices

WSU Human Resource Services supports a climate of integrity and equity that actively reflects open, respectful dialog. Additional resources are available on the Human Resource Services website.

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