ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Apply
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
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.
Reporting to the Senior Director of the Executive Office (EO) of the President & Provost, the Associate Director for Executive Office Human Resources is responsible for proactively providing consultation and expert advice regarding employee relations to units of the Executive Office of the President & Provost, which includes:
Areas of guidance and consultation for units include: policy, rule, and law interpretation, reasonable accommodation, complaint resolution, leave administration, labor relations, performance management and corrective action, workplace violence and training. The Associate Director must develop service strategies, processes, and programs that are responsive to the needs of Executive Office units.
The successful candidate must be capable of managing multiple and competing priorities with frequently tight deadlines skillfully, reliably, accurately, and confidentially while demonstrating discretion and independent judgement in all areas of operation. Input and demand come from multiple directions, people, organizations, and activities. Managing this breadth and complexity requires a good working relationship with colleagues, excellent communication and organizational skills, an ability to deal with the unexpected, an acceptance of a certain level of stress, an ability to maintain an optimistic outlook, a capacity for innovation, and a willingness to embrace change and process improvement.
The Associate Director is expected to stay current and informed of all HR policies and procedures and actively integrates and implements them as needed. The duties assigned to this position can be highly sensitive and dynamic and requires the incumbent to be flexible, respectful, ethical, supportive, and discrete. The Associate Director must be able to analyze and identify appropriate solutions or next steps to any number of nuanced issues.
As a member of the Executive Office Shared Environment (EOSE) this position actively contributes to the success of the wider team. This position works closely and collaboratively with the Associate Director for HR Operations and the HR Specialist to ensure seamless support of all HR functions and needs of the Executive Office organization, at times providing backup support to the HR operations during absences or during peak/high-volume periods.
The Executive Office of the President & Provost interacts with the diverse units of the university as well as outside constituents and partners from local, national, and international institutions and communities. This highly visible office strives to provide exceptional and professional service. The Associate Director, as a representative of Executive Office, correspondingly encompasses this high level of service. Moreover, Human Resources is extremely confidential and requires adherence to policies and procedures and has a high impact to the organization and the institution.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Guidance & Consultation (70%)
Communication & Training (20%)
Special Projects and Committees (10%)
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 log into your My Jobs page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your \\\\\\\"My Jobs\\\\\\\" page to take when you are 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.
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.