ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES |
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As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. POSITION PURPOSE Reporting to the Vice Chair for Finance & Administration (VCFA) the Associate Director (AD) provides expert HR guidance and direction on complex processes and compliance issues associated with recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, leave management, and separation. The AD will be responsible for direction of a well-trained, efficient, and customer service-oriented team dedicated to HR & Faculty Affairs. The AD will develop, implement and direct results-oriented initiatives and systems that are sensitive to the cultures of the University of Washington broadly, School of Medicine (SoM), UW Medicine, University of Washington Physicians (UWP), and the Veterans’ Administration Puget Sound Health Care System (SVAH). The AD will use an advanced level understanding of the federal, state, university and SoM policies in these areas to define and evaluate best practices to be initiated and implemented across the department to serve faculty, trainees, staff, and students. Further, this position will work with related partners for any necessary review, development and upkeep of department practice in accordance with changing laws, statutes and policies. Position Complexities The Department of Family Medicine is a large and complex department of 200+ faculty who are also physicians, advanced practice providers, and scientists; 100 staff, and over 1700 volunteer faculty who support the teaching and patient care missions of the UW in the five state WWAMI region. The Department is spread over multiple campuses, serving patients at most UW Medicine sites and across the WWAMI region. Having personnel spread across so many entities, each with their own policies and practices; and states, each with their on laws, exacerbates the complexities of managing HR for this group. Position Dimensions and Impact to the University Family Medicine is the second largest SoM department based on paid and volunteer faculty with personnel spread across the WWAMI region. The AD manages the team responsible for the faculty and staff HR support for these individuals and the inherent complexities of having personnel in so many different locations, each with their rules and regulations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 40% - Operations, Process Improvement, HR/Academic Affairs Policy Review and Development 30% - Manage Academic Human Resources for the Department of Family Medicine 30% Oversee Staff Human Resources Program Lead Responsibilities: Coach and advise division faculty and administrative heads on faculty and staff HR and employee relations across the Department of Family Medicine. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. |
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Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. |
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES