Sr Human Resources Manager

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $105k - $110k

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

As a highly valued member of ICAP???s Human Resources team, the Senior Human Resources Manager will report to and work collaboratively with the Director, Human Resources to support and strategically partner with ICAP???s 140+ New York based employees. 

The Senior Human Resources Manager will collaborate with the Director, Human Resources to implement projects and initiatives as well as provide day-to-day guidance on HR-related matters including Columbia University and ICAP policies, full-cycle recruitment, on-boarding, employee relations, performance management. and compensation. The incumbent will also supervise the Human Resources Generalist and HR and Finance Assistant.

This position is subject to continued funding availability.          

Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

Recruitment and Onboarding (25%)

• Manages the full-cycle recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, and temporary employees. Partners with hiring managers to evaluate and clarify organizational and human capital needs to determine specific position responsibilities and requirements to lead to appropriate candidate sourcing and ad placements
• Serves as the primary point of contact with the Office of International Students and Scholars and provides timely support to candidates seeking US work authorization
• Processes appointments of Faculty and Postdoctoral Fellows by working closely with the MSPH and CUIMC Faculty Affairs office, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, corresponds with candidates to receive all relevant information, and drafts various required letters for the Dean???s signature.
• Ensures that hiring managers comply with recruitment policies and procedures and builds their capacity in the effective use of the associated systems, tools, and processes.

Compensation and Payroll (25%)

• Develops competitive salary offers which are informed by salary survey data and internal equity considerations, and proposes to hiring manager.
• Reviews and approves bi-weekly and casual payroll prepared by the Global Payroll and Benefits Officer as well as consultant rates for those providing services to ICAP-NY.

Talent Management (20%)

• Provide recommendations, identify opportunities, and implement initiatives that support employee engagement and retention
• Collaborates with employees to identify relevant professional development opportunities on a variety of different topics that are aligned and integrated within the organization???s strategic vision
• Leads the preparation and ensures timely submission of salary review committee requests in collaboration with managers and other members of the HR unit.

Performance Management and Employee Relations (25%)

• Assists the Human Resources Director with the performance management process and provides guidance to all employees on policies and best practices in order to cultivate a work environment that fosters continuous feedback and coaching.
• Oversees management of all internal HR/personnel records
• Liaises with MSPH HR and CUIMC HR, Labor Relations and other departments throughout the University including Office of General Counsel, Leave Management and Benefits to resolve employee relations matters

Additional Duties (5%)

• Actively participates in developing and implementing HR Unit goals, objectives, and systems.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality and sensitivity in all HR-related matters.
• Completes special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor???s Degree or equivalent in education, training or/and experience.  
• 5+ years of progressive and successful HR experience within multi-cultural non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, private foundations or international corporations
• Ability to prioritize work-related demands and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships
• High level and effective interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive and successful HR experience
• Experience managing faculty affairs is an asset
• Knowledge of Columbia University HR-related systems (e.g., PageUp, Interfolio, Peoplesoft and PAC) or other common HRIS systems or platforms
• Master???s degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration or related field
• Active Human Resources certification with HRCI or SHRM

Other Requirements

• N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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