ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

California State University, Los Angeles

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Job No: 500460; 6/7/2021 

 

To apply for this position, please visit our career site at: https://careers.calstatela.edu/en-us/job/500460/assistant-director-human-resources-management


California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator II position.

The University: California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system.  The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service. 

 

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive. 

 

The Position:  Under the direction of the Associate Vice President, the Assistant Director, Human Resources Management for Employment and Classification Services, will oversee the recruitment and selection process for staff and administrative functions, as well as the classification and compensation programs for staff and administrative functions. The assistant director will assist in managing the operational functions of the department, including CMS and PageUp administration, classification and compensation, and professional development. Duties include but are not limited to; supervise the Workforce Planning and Classification/Compensation staff to ensure compliance, timeliness of recruitments, adherence to background check policy, timely on-boarding, effective orientation program, and successful oversight of other business processes; oversee the Classification and Compensation processes in completing classification studies, performing desk audits, conducting reviews of positions, evaluating essential functions, updating and maintaining position description library, and responding to and conducting salary studies; oversee and provide guidance on CMS/PageUp Workforce Administration as it relates to recruitment and the processing of employment transactions; use CMS/PageUp modules to perform daily functions, including running reports and performing analysis to the recruitment process; troubleshoot CMS/PageUp Recruitment module, including working with Enterprise and HRIS data operations personnel to determine best practices; attend CMS/PageUp meetings and participate in monthly technical calls related to recruitment; attend CHRS/PeopleSoft meetings and participate in monthly technical calls related to workforce administration, classification/compensation, and other related calls; serve as an advisor to customers of human resources management on recruitment strategies, and classification and compensation; collaborate with the campus community on University best practices;  update and maintain business processes to ensure operational consistency;  provide guidance to employees regarding building and sustaining work relationships, including guidance on coaching and counseling, corrective action, and performance management; provide interpretation on the application of collective bargaining agreements, campus policies, and CSU executive orders and technical memorandums; participate in collective bargaining sessions, meet and confer sessions, and related meetings; assist in developing training programs for the campus community on best practices, processes and enhancing workforce growth; coordinate staff recognition programs; provide assistance with the volunteer program; attend personnel committee meetings on behalf of the AVP; attend meetings, provide assistance to other Human Resources managers and their respective areas; and assist the AVP in building positive relationships within the campus community. 

 

 

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, organizational development/leadership, human resources management, or management from an accredited four-year college or university. At least five years of human resources management experience in the areas of recruitment, classification, and compensation including troubleshooting technical processes and demonstrable experience with online recruitments. Two years of which have been managing or leading a team of human resources professionals. The incumbent’s experience will need to include a work history that demonstrates the ability to be successful in managing and performing the various aspects of a human resources management department. Must have work experience in a collective bargaining environment, with direct experience applying and interpreting collective bargaining agreements; knowledge of employment laws and possess the ability to apply and interpret such laws; ability to take on multiple projects and balance workload effectively and efficiently, ensuring positive and successful outcomes; ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and Executive Orders governing human resources management; demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and provide strong accurate support to the University’s management and staff; ability to gather and analyze data, reason logically and draw valid conclusions; communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal forms of communication; and must demonstrate an ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

 

 

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

 

Appointment: The Administrator II appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University.  All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.

 

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

 

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on June 21, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A completed online Cal State LA employment application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 

 

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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