HR Partner (7596U), BEST Region - 34377 About Berkeley
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We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .
Departmental Overview
Berkeley Regional Services (BRS) is comprised of six (6) "service regions" that provide high-quality administrative support to their groupings of schools, colleges and departments.
The BEST (Biological, Environmental, Science & Technology) Region serves the College of Natural Resources, the Division of Biological Sciences in the College of Letters and Science, and related ORUs, museums, and field stations in the biological sciences. HR/APS supports hiring, appointments, separations, classification and compensation, performance management, payroll and timekeeping, and other HR activities in coordination with its partners in other teams across the UC Berkeley campus and the UCPath Center in Riverside, CA.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: April 29, 2022
Responsibilities
Counsels department managers and supervisors on employee and labor policies, procedures, and appropriate practices regarding performance management, recruiting, on-boarding, compensation/classification, disability, training and other areas of HR.
Responsible for diverse and complex client allocation.
Manages recruitment cycle for a full range of staff or academic positions.
Works with client groups on complex re-organizations and staffing objectives to assist in meeting business objectives.
Conducts termination interviews, providing feedback to administration and academic unit management.
Counsels employees concerning sensitive and difficult to resolve work-related problems.
Prioritizes work assignments, conducts complex HR trends analyses and develops resulting recommendations.
Advises all levels of managers, supervisors, and employees in developing job descriptions; managing disability, leaves of absence and employee performance; interpreting and applying personnel policies and procedures.
Represents Berkeley Regional Services BEST Team at department meetings upon request and works to make the BEST Region an inclusive environment.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Possesses strong analytical skills, active listening, critical thinking skills and interpersonal acumen to analyze and determine appropriate recommendations and their implications.
Demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates skill in prioritizing competing work assignments, and timelines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to apply skills in a consultative way.
Thorough knowledge of and/or ability to learn organizational policies and procedures, knowledge of functional area and understands how work may affect other areas.
Demonstrated ability to handle very difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively and ability to provide exceptional customer service in high volume, fast-paced, professional environment and excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with diverse client groups.
Demonstrated knowledge of human resources concepts, policies and procedures, employment practices, labor relations, salary administration, training and other areas of human resources.
In-depth knowledge of disability case management and proven ability to follow through and focus on resolving cases in a timely manner.
Education/Training:
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or 3 - 5 years combined experience education in human resources, organizational development, and/or equivalent training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of and/or ability to learn Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Acquisition Management (TAM) systems and other related business software programs and systems.
Knowledge of academic personnel or administration.
Worked in shared services environment especially in higher education field.
Knowledge of and/or ability to learn campus initiatives relating to and/or impacting human resources and thorough understanding of how work may impact other areas.
Salary & Benefits
This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for full UC Benefits. Annual salary is commensurate with experience up to $90,000.00.
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html