HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) is one of the largest academic units on the UW Seattle campus, employing over 1400 tenure-track and research faculty, in 43 departments and centers, and generating an average $120 million dollars in sponsored research each year. CAS is comprised of 4 major divisions – Arts, Humanities, Social Science and Natural Science – whose cutting-edge research spans from malaria treatment to solar energy to human rights.  CAS is home to diverse music, art, drama, dance, digital arts academic units and degrees, and runs one performance hall (Meany) and two major museums (Henry Art and Burke).  CAS academic programs support more than 22,000 undergraduates and 2600 graduate students. The College occupies over 1 million square feet of space spread across campus and off-campus facilities in more than 50 buildings. 

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 Department of Communication has an outstanding opportunity for a Human Resources Manager to join their team.

Who we are and what we value…

The Department of Communication is housed in the Social Sciences Division of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Washington and has 29 full-time faculty and 16 staff members serving on average 800 undergraduate majors, 200 graduate students, as well as non-majors enrolled in courses. The Department of Communication emphasizes community, diversity, leadership, learning, and global awareness among both our students as well as our staff.  Leadership within the Department is expressed in diverse ways reflecting the variety of styles and cultures that are represented by our faculty and staff. We seek a full-time, early to mid-career professional staff manager to support and elevate our Human Resources Department.

The Human Resources (HR) Manager is the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all aspects relating to Human Resources in the Department of Communication. The HR Manager is responsible for ensuring that hiring practices and departmental operations are AHR and HR policy-compliant. This position reports to the administrator and serves as the primary backup support for that role, providing guidance for hiring managers and committees. The HR Manager will work directly with the Department Chair and Communication Leadership program director and will serve other departmental subunits such as the Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity, and the Speech and Debate Center. This is a 100% FTE Professional Staff Grade 7 position that bears the opportunity and responsibility for enhanced training and growth opportunities for the right individual.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

What you’ll be doing…