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Director of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer (0624U), Library Administration - 42276

Employer: University of California, Berkeley
Location: San Francisco

Executive Administration Jobs: C-Level & Executive Directors
Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Services, Institutional & Business Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources & Employee Development
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

Director of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer (0624U), Library Administration - 42276 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan .

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu.

Departmental Overview

The Library Human Resources Department provides services to an organization of approximately 300 permanent employees of whom about 100 are academic personnel, and a range of 400 - 600 student employees. The Library workforce is represented by five bargaining units and labor contracts (AFT, ASCME, CUE, UAW and UPTE) in addition to the non-represented (PPSM) workforce.

The University Library is comprised of more than 20 libraries including the Doe/Moffitt Libraries, The Bancroft Library, The C.V. Starr East Asian Library, the Northern Regional Library Facility and additional libraries that serve as subject specialty resources for departments and schools.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: September 29, 2022

A Second Review will be conducted on: October 10. 2022

Responsibilities

Develops, plans, implements, manages, monitors, and continuously improves multiple functional areas of Library Human Resources including policies, processes, training, human resources operations, and/or employee and labor relations.
Manages existing programs and develops and implements new initiatives and programs including in areas of: performance management; professional development; coaching and support; employee engagement and employee recognition; and will manage related budgets and agreements.
Develops, updates and maintains HR operations workflows, streamlining processes, forms creation and maintenance; make recommendations to improve unit processes.
Oversees analysis, policy and process development for internal HR processes.
Recommends and establishes improvements or changes in personnel and HR policies and practices which affect the division.
Makes strategic recommendations and implements decisions on issues that have division-wide impact.
Oversees the production of detailed reports.
Develops, implements, and manages an effective human resources communications strategy and policies for the Library.
Is responsible for administering personnel policies, programs, and procedures in the areas of talent acquisition and development, employee productivity metrics, payroll and benefits processing/reconciliation/reporting, support-staff coordination, and regulatory compliance.
Ensures Library compliance with personnel policies, procedures and collective bargaining contracts.
Provides direction, management, and coordination of the overall Library Human Resources programs.
Leads the development, implementation, and management of an effective Library Human Resources communications program to ensure division staff are informed of the policies and procedures.
Represents the Library in collective bargaining activities for staff and academic positions.
Influences and incorporates HR and DEIB practices outside of the UCB University Library including the campus-wide Affiliated Libraries which are aligned with other campus units and the ten, system-wide, UC Libraries.
Represents the UCB Library on the system-wide UC Libraries HR Officers group which addresses system-wide UC Library HR practice.
Hires, evaluates, manages and develops unit employees.
Manages a team toward the goals and objectives of the division.
Provides leadership, guidance, direction, and corrective feedback to employees supervised.
Determines appropriate staffing levels and composition for the department and assigns work to those employees.
Effectively manages assigned staff, including developing individuals and providing cross training to produce and complete statistical reports and projects related to the utilization of the job market in achieving employment diversity goals.
Provides leadership and direction on a framework for implementing and scaling diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging (DEIB) throughout the Library.
Working in a decentralized, co-governance environment, creates transparency in reporting, defines shared metrics, applies tracking mechanisms of progress, reviews policies through an equity lens, and advises divisional leadership on the best practices in achieving greater efficiency and shared ownership of a transformative DEIB journey for the organization.
Develops, implements, and monitors specific DEIB programs in compliance with government legislation and organizational goals.
Integrates diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging programs and concepts into Library policies and practices.
Communicates DEIB policies and provides training and education for Library managers and employees on DEIB concepts and approaches.
Makes recommendations concerning the status and effectiveness of DEIB programs.
In collaboration with the Library leadership, leads efforts in implementing and enriching the division-wide DEIB vision.
Leads and coordinates visioning, planning and implementation efforts as the Library works on DEIB issues.
Works collaboratively with divisional leadership and library staff to lead and support intersectional efforts to develop and help facilitate a strong, divisional DEIB vision and approach that is visionary, innovative, practical, and measurable.
Works with staff to articulate a strategy and vision for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice initiatives throughout the Library; fosters and leverages relationships; and leads programs in identifying places where practices and policies create unintended inequitable impacts.
Services on internal committees and work groups as needed.
Creates a work environment that is inclusive and provides resources for other managers to do the same.
Leads special projects aligned with Library strategic initiatives.
Leads divisional efforts related to professional development, equity and diversity, and mentoring.
Serves as the Library's delegate for initiatives on university and system-wide projects relevant to DEIB issues for the Library.
Provides HR support to Library managers and supervisors on complex matters.
Provides leadership, guidance and advice to Library managers and supervisors on methods and approaches for administering personnel policies and procedures using best practices and campus recommendations.
Documents policies and procedures on Library staff site and generate related correspondence.
Prepares annual staffing (FTE) budget projections for the division as well as the HR unit budget.
Ensures divisional compensation expenditures are equitable within budget and monitors use of local HR budget.

Required Qualifications

Broad knowledge of organizational and systemwide personnel policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Strong communication skills with a diversity of communication styles; will deliver oral or written presentations.
Skill in clearly writing and communication expectations, standards and policies.
Reliable ability to provide difficult feedback and follow up on agreed upon changes in action and/or behaviors.
Ability to make and provide appropriate guidance on decisions regarding hiring, evaluating, and development of subordinates.
Excellent management skills that include collaboration, coaching and developing subordinates and managers; ability to build and maintain productive working relationships.
Thorough understanding of the unit goals and ability to determine the best way of achieving unit goals.
Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively.
Ability to diffuse tense situations and facilitate solutions.
Strong self-awareness regarding one's talents and challenges in the workplace.
Ability to clearly describe and enact one's leadership philosophy in a challenging environment.
Reliable ability to successfully manage multiple urgent priorities and tasks within the expected time frame.
Has knowledge needed to develop, direct, audit and manage a specific diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Ability to develop trusting and constructive work relationships with clients from all levels of the organization and with varying backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Demonstrate a high level of political and organizational acumen.

Education/Training:

Preferred Qualifications

Direct knowledge of specific functions in a university's HR management information systems. Expert knowledge in human resources best practices. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion principles and practices and a broad knowledge of business operations of the campus.
Education:

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume when applying.

Other Information

This is an onsite position with partial telework permitted.

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:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=42276&PostingSeq=1

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