HR GENERALIST 2 (HR Specialist)

Department Purpose

Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a self-supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owned/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website at http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu .

Student Housing and Dining Services has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement:

-Student Housing and Dining Services is committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, in conjunction with second HR Specialist with a high degree of independence and autonomy on a day-to-day basis, provide consultation, leadership, analysis, advice, planning and management regarding organizational and Human Resources issues for Student Housing and Dining Services. Work directly as primary point of contact with supervisors and managers in Student Housing and Dining Services and Hyatt to coordinate recruitment, position maintenance and training for Student Housing and Dining Services and Hyatt career, limited term, per diem, TES (Temporary Employment Services) and student positions. Provide a full range of HR management, labor and employee services including research, interpretation and implementation of personnel policy and complex contract language to ensure consistency and compliance. Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all areas. Provide analysis and make recommendations for continued improvements to HR practices and procedures that directly affect all Student Housing and Dining Services employees.

This position works with a high degree of independence to provide leadership and management in the areas of HR Management, Employee and Labor Relations and Training and Development; works with the Shared Service Organization, managers, supervisors, staff, and third-party Food Contractor’s managers and supervisors, in support of a diverse multicultural operation. ~1,623 total staff (may range)- 581 career FTEs (PSS, CX, TX, SX, HX, K3, 99)- $258M Annual Budget.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift boxes and files weighing up to 20 lbs. Use computer equipment for extended periods of time (6-8 hours per day).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work a schedule to meet the HR needs and deadlines of a day and weekend 24-hour operation.
• Restricted vacation during peak workload periods.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends to meet operational needs
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:           

• Experience managing human resources in a large complex organization, including managing employee and labor relations issues.
• Experience analyzing collective bargaining agreements and employment law, advising management.
• Leadership and decision-making experience to chair meetings, train staff, problem solve and evaluate business needs.
• Extensive experience working with the principles and practices of human resources management, including recruitment, classification and compensation administration, employee and labor relations and performance management.
• Professional human resources experience using in-depth knowledge of human resources programs and services including analyzing, interpreting and applying personnel policies, practices and regulations to perceive potential issues, weigh facts and develop appropriate resolution and response.
• Experience advising and guiding managers on sensitive employee and labor relations issues and processes including hiring and evaluating employees through counseling, corrective action, etc.
• Experience using writing and communication skills to prepare and present documents, reports, proposals for management and correspondence with various constituencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:            

• A combination of education, training, and professional HR experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.
• Experience applying federal and state laws and regulations, including Worker’s Compensation, FMLA and ADA.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Knowledge of UC policies and procedures, including working knowledge of UC benefits and retirement programs, DaFIS/Kuali, PPS, Kronos, Aggie Service, OPTRS, Decision Support, PeopleAdmin, as well as other campus systems.
• Skill to write, communicate, and interpret fluently in the Spanish language, including explaining payroll calculations and computations, benefits and staff programs (i.e. FML, Workers’ Compensation)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected .

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.