Reporting to the Associate Dean for Organizational Development, the Human Resources Manager will be responsible for daily operations of the human resources functions for more than 120 full-time employees, including Teaching and Research Faculty, Classified and University and Academic Professional employees, as well as approximately 100 student assistants and hourly employees. Responsibilities will include employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and learning and development.
Serves as subject matter expert for HR policies and procedures in order to respond in a timely manner and accurately to inquiries from managers and staff.
Provides guidance and expertise on confidential and complex matters, including faculty contract development and execution; performance management and employee relations issues.
Identify organizational needs of the Libraries and plan, resource and execute programs and strategies to address areas identified either directly or through strategic partnership and collaboration with experts across the University.
Identify, plan and execute process improvements projects to increase efficiency and effectiveness of HR programs.
Oversees and/or approves human resources transactions submitted for processing. Serves as Libraries Timekeeper; ensures accurate and timely recordkeeping practices. Prepares reports, and analyzes data available through local and centralized database resources.
Firm understanding and knowledge of VCU benefits. Oversees processes for workers' compensation, disability, leave, workplace accommodation requests, and health and safety issues; consult with managers, AD/OD as needed. Oversees the accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
Ensures data tracking and reporting for exit interviews, turnover and other areas.
Builds credible relationships with employees, managers and supervisors through trust, collaboration and effective communication.
Advises staff and managers on classification and compensation matters, including but not limited to the review and/or updating of current job classifications and career ladders.
Ability to conduct activities and make decisions according to ethical standards.
May coach employees on a variety of employment matters, such as workplace concerns, grievances, etc.
May conduct workplace investigations and consult with AD/OD to provide solutions to workplace issues.
Serves as Human Resources Professional for VCU Libraries and works collaboratively with Central Human Resources to provide high impact HR solutions for Libraries employees.
Participates in the VCU HR community by attending HR Professional Committee meetings, career community events and VCU HR trainings for HR Professionals
Works collaboratively with the Budget Director and Libraries Fiscal Office to provide information and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Oversees annual staff performance management process.
Compiles and maintains human resources reports and statistics for external constituencies.