DFA Director and HR Business Partner (Hybrid)

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) is comprised of approximately 800 staff members of diverse functions and 150+ student workers, providing services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the vision to advance UCI's brilliant future, strategic goals, and priorities through leadership in resource management, sustainability, and innovation while fostering a commitment to inclusive excellence. We are committed to serving as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers to manage the university's financial and physical resources effectively and efficiently in support of its academic research, service, and health missions.

The DFA HR team provides local HR support across DFA reporting into the Office of the CFO and Vice Chancellor. They work closely with campuswide HR colleagues serving as the central contact point for DFA and provides strategic partnership, operational consulting, and support on a variety of people-related activities including recruitment, compensation, leave administration, employee and labor relations, onboarding and offboarding, employee engagement and development, talent management, HR compliance, as well as organizational and team effectiveness.

Recognized functional expert who leads the divisional level Human Resources and Payroll department as Director and Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) and member of DFA cabinet reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chancellor for the Division of Finance and Administration (DFA). Regularly leads human resources projects of criticality to the organization, as well as driving people-related activities across the division in support of the strategic plan and priorities for the division, central human resources, and the university. Incumbent utilizes comprehensive and in-depth human resources expertise to provide guidance and recommendations regarding strategic direction to the organization and its leaders. Works closely with leaders and stakeholders on human resources matters that are the most diverse and complex in scope where analysis of data and situations requires evaluation of many factors and implications with broad impact on the organization. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and ensures the HR team effectively guides and supports people actions which are compliant with labor laws, as well as UC policies, procedures and practices, while aligning with operational and strategic priorities. Is considered a subject matter expert of the organization and often recognized as an expert externally in the industry. Includes oversight of the DFA Payroll team, which is responsible for payroll activities for DFA, including timekeeping oversight, processing payroll, cost transfers in coordination with DFA Finance, and managing divisional payroll functions.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $143,050.00- $212,952.00 (Annually).

Required:

• Possesses expert analytical skills to provide strategic direction for HR practices and procedures, conduct analysis, provide meaningful analytics, and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of organizational policies and procedures; advanced knowledge of human resource practices utilizing the HR business partner model and understands how work affects other areas in Human Resources and the organization.
• Expert knowledge of employment practices, labor relations, including solid understanding of integrating activities with collective bargaining agreements, salary administration, training, talent planning, performance management, and other areas of human resources as well as organization initiatives relating to and / or affecting human resources. .
• Expert knowledge of a human resources management system (HRMS - UCPath preferred), and / or other related business software programs and systems including applicant tracking and leave administration systems.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to present complex information and ability to adjust to a wide variety of audience levels
• Demonstrated ability to handle the most difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively including de-escalation skills. Highly developed analytical, active listening and critical thinking skills .
• Demonstrated skill in directly managing a team of HR professionals, including developing talent and effectively managing performance
• Expertise in building, adapting, and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders at various levels across an organization
• 10 or more years of broad Human Resources experience in multiple disciplines including 6 or more as a Generalist (HR BP preferred) and 5 or more directly managing others..
• Experience providing HR partnership support in a complex business environment

Preferred:

• Advanced knowledge of strategic planning including development of goals and implementation plans
• Demonstrated skill managing divisional payroll activities
• HR Certification (SPHR or SHRM CP)
• Change Management certification (Prosci or other)
• HR experience with higher education and/or public employment

Special Conditions:

• Ability to work onsite multiple days each week
• Ability to work outside regular business hours

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine 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, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.