HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER - STAFF

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Seattle, WASHINGTON
Deadline: Open Until Filled

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

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.

The Division of General Internal Medicine has an opportunity for a full-time Human Resources Manager for staff. This position will provide HR manager functions for a large, complex division with staff, fellows and students within the University of Washington’s Department of Medicine. This role is responsible for acting as a liaison with the Department of Medicine as it relates to staffing and payroll management. 

This position will provide leadership and proactive just-in-time guidance and advice for a broad range of HR functions including position development, recruitment, performance management, employment law, onboarding and exiting employees. This position will liaison with the Department of Medicine and collaborate with the department regarding University, School, and Department policies and procedures.

The HR Manager will assess, prioritize, and triage various projects and issues. The HR Manager will independently establish protocols for moving projects forward, communicating and initiating involvement of the appropriate individuals, developing timelines, schedules and agendas, preparing communication and sensitive materials, and keeping the Administrator and Division Head informed of progress on current projects, initiatives, and issues needing immediate attention.  The HR Manager works directly with the Administrator to ensure policy compliance in a variety of areas.

Complexities

This position serves as the expert for staff human resources. The HR Manager is responsible for providing confidential, professional guidance to the GIM Administrator and Division Head as well as Principal Investigators and Supervisors. This position requires discretion, exercising independent judgement, and decision-making authority in handling confidential administrative, personnel, and other issues related to the Division.

The Division of GIM currently has 85 staff. Staff recruitments occur throughout the year to fill staff positions at multiple sites, including UWMC, HMC, and other locations throughout Seattle. The HR Manager position must have up-to-date knowledge of policies and procedures regarding staff employment and compliance.  This position processes ~30 staff requisitions (including hourly/temporary and student appointments) and ~5 staff reclassifications or promotions every year.  This position is crucial for the success of the faculty and staff in keeping operations and research running smoothly.

GIM conducts activities at the UW Medical Center (Montlake and Northwest Hospital), Harborview Medical Center (HMC), the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS), and VA Boise, with research sites located at multiple locations across Seattle. Faculty and staff are spread over ten plus sites.

Dimensions

The HR Manager interacts with all levels of University of Washington employees to ensure the essential functions of the Divisions are being carried out. The HR Manager communicates between the department, school, medical centers, affiliate groups, central UW administration, faculty, and staff. This position is essential in working with GIM Principle Investigators and Supervisors on recruitment requirements and for performance management. A delay in any of these processes ultimately impacts the productivity of staff and faculty in the Division and could jeopardize research programs ability to meet project goals.

The Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM) is considered to be among the top five Divisions of General Internal Medicine in the nation. The Division has a workforce of nearly 500, with 375+ faculty members who are known for their outstanding research, teaching and patient care. GIM is the largest division in the Department of Medicine and includes both clinical and research functions and operates on a total annual budget of over $80m. Over 40 faculty conduct research with 85 staff supporting research programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment



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