Sr. Manager, Human Resources (A)

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Manager, Human Resources. The Sr. Manager, Human Resources supports the human resources needs of University clients. The incumbent provides leadership, guidance, and counsel to University of Miami administrators on human resources matters. Moreover, the incumbent oversees the planning, development, implementation, direction, and administration of a range of HR services, with a specific focus on talent acquisition and management. The Sr. Manager, Human Resources works closely with managers and employees to establish, maintain, and improve effective work relationships, build morale, attract, develop and retain talent, to support the University of Miami’s mission. Core Job Functions: Manages Human Resources support staff in order to ensure timely delivery of HR services. Counsels and advises employees and managers on internal employee relations practices, procedures and overall organizational policies. Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention. Initiates, develops and executes Work Environment Assessments, in order to determine areas for improvement. Conducts, manages and resolves complex employee relations issues, to include thorough and objective investigations, and a comprehensive review of evidence/documentation. Summarizes investigation findings and recommendations. Conducts routine meetings with respective business units, to include the general employee population, in order to assist clients in meeting/exceeding their strategic objectives. Recommends new approaches to affect continuous improvement. Ensures all requested personnel actions are compliant University policy and procedures, as well as adhere to established employment laws and guidelines. Provides the appropriate guidance to leadership staff. Assisting with departmental restructuring, succession planning, job description development and revisions, as well as review and negotiation of salary offers, promotions, etc., for assigned clients. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication, both verbal and written, with all client groups in order to effectively represent department services and provide HR services that meet client needs and facilitate change. Organizes, inputs and ensures the maintenance of HR information into the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Generates and analyzes a variety of reports in order to develop and recommend solutions, programs and or policies to the client base. Facilitates the processing and distribution of reports as needed. Completes special projects or assignments as required, which may include administering employee recognition programs, participation on committees, and coordination of special events etc. Identifies training needs and facilitates training, to include orientation) for business units and/or specific individuals. Participates in the evaluation, monitoring and measurement of the success for training programs. Follows-up to ensure training objectives are met. Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on the controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. Core Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office) The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A13 The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.