Human Resources Partner

Human Resources Partner (7596U), BEARS Region - 33564About 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 . Departmental Overview Berkeley Regional Services (BRS) - a division of the UC Berkeley Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration - provides reliable, high-quality administrative support to faculty, academics, staff, student employees, and retirees in support of the UC Berkeley mission of teaching, research, and public service. BRS provides services in the areas of Business and Financial Services, Human Resources/ Academic Personnel Support, Information Technology, and Research Administration to nearly all campus units. This position is responsible for managing client relationships and facilitating effective service delivery to administrative business or academic units on campus. Serves as a business partner and liaison between clients and BRS HR/APS. Ensures the efficient flow of information and coordinates and conducts activities to best serve client needs in a timely manner. Works with Service Delivery Manager and AP/HR Process Improvement teams to implement best practices and deliver continuous improvements in service. This position involves recommending, developing, implementing, administering, coordinating, and/or evaluating Human Resources policies, labor contracts, statutes, programs and procedures covering several of the following: recruitment, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, welfare programs, training and development, visa procurement, intercampus transfers, and employee services. Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: April 18, 2022. Responsibilities
Counsels department managers and supervisors on employee and labor policies, procedures, and appropriate practices regarding performance management, recruiting, on-boarding, compensation/classification, disability, training and other areas of HR. Responsible for diverse and complex client allocation. Manages recruitment cycle for a full range of staff or academic positions. Counsels employees concerning sensitive and difficult to resolve work-related problems. Conducts termination interviews, providing feedback to administration and academic unit management. Advises all levels of managers, supervisors, and employees in developing job descriptions; managing disability, leaves of absence and employee performance; interpreting and applying personnel policies and procedures. Works with client groups on complex re-organizations and staffing objectives to assist in meeting business objectives. Represents Shared Services Unit at department meetings upon request. Prioritizes work assignments, conducts complex HR trends analyses and develops resulting recommendations. Works to make BRS an inclusive environment. Required Qualifications

• Ability to provide exceptional customer service in high volume, fast-paced, professional environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources concepts, policies and procedures, employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training and other areas of human resources.
• In-depth knowledge of disability case management and proven ability to follow through and focus on resolving cases in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with diverse client groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to apply skills in a consultative way.
• Demonstrates skill in prioritizing competing work assignments, and timelines.
• Employing political & interpersonal acumen to analyze information to determine appropriate courses of action and their implications
• Possesses strong analytical, active listening and critical thinking skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or 3 - 5 years combined experience education in human resources, organizational development, and/or training and development and/or equivalent training or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of and/or ability to learn UCPath and other related business software programs and systems.
• Knowledge of academic personnel or administration.
• Worked in and/or ability to learn how to work in a shared services environment especially in higher education field.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn campus initiatives relating to and/or impacting human resources and thorough understanding of how work may impact other areas.

Salary & Benefits This is an exempt, monthly paid position. Annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $81,000.00 - $89,000.00. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: How to Apply Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Please upload the document in the Resume section, then skip the (optional) Cover Letter upload section. Referral Source info
This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of " UCB Employee " and then enter the employee's Name and Berkeley email address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter only one name and email.
Other Information

• This is a career, 100% full-time, 40-hours per week appointment, eligible for full UC benefits.
• We are hiring for 2 open positions.
• This is a remote-friendly position, eligible for 60% remote capability.

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: For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: To apply, visit Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-95481fca3e136e43b107addd7f3b77dd