Human Resources Manager - Social Sciences

Position: Human Resources Manager - Social Sciences 2
** Job Description
**** Be part of something extraordinary.
** The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Washington is where groundbreaking research meets artistic expression.
** Who We Are
** The College of Arts & Sciences stands at the heart of UW Seattle, encompassing:
* 43 departments and centers across Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences
* Over 1,400 brilliant faculty members pushing boundaries in their fields* $120 million in annual research funding fueling innovation
* Two world-class museums and a premier performance hall
* 24,600+ students whose education you'll help support
* to see more about the exceptional community of leaders and learners we support in the College of Arts and Sciences.
*** Your Opportunity
** As an
** HR Manager
** in our College Business Office, you'll directly impact the success of a cohort of Social Sciences units while developing expertise in staff, student, and academic Human Resources. This position will support the following departments and programs:
* Department of Geography
* Department of History
* Department of Law, Societies & Justice
* Department of Political Science
* Disability Studies program
* Center for Labor Studies Reporting to the Director of Personnel Services, you’ll:
* Identify the HR needs of the unit and work with the unit leadership to enact actions
* Partner with Financial Analysts to ensure seamless payroll operations
* Manage HR actions that support world-changing research and education
* Join a supportive team that will guide you through the HR landscape of higher education

Beyond the satisfaction of meaningful work, you'll enjoy:
* Outstanding benefits and work-life balance
* Professional growth opportunities in a prestigious institution
* A vibrant campus environment celebrated for its diversity and natural beauty
* The chance to change lives across Washington state and beyond

If you're a highly organized, energetic professional who thrives on financial challenges and teamwork, we're looking for you. Join us as we continue to innovate and excel in the dynamic world of higher education finance.
** DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** (40%) Act as the academic human resources adviser and serve as an academic personnel reference for units. Manage all aspects of faculty hires, reappointments, leave requests, FMLA requests and sabbatical requests.  Ensure relevant and appropriate packets are created and submitted for requisite employment actions.  Work closely with department chairs to form the appropriate faculty committees for faculty life-cycle actions, including temporary hires, and ensure all committee actions are completed on time.

Complete the quarterly payroll roster for each unit and submit to College’s Shared Environment. Submit individual HR/payroll tickets to the Shared Environment as necessary.* (35%) Serve as the student employment expert for units. Manage all aspects of academic student employee hires, including ASEs and hourly employees. Work closely with department faculty leadership to create offer letters for annual or quarterly appointments.  

Work with faculty leadership and finance manager to ensure fellowships and stipends are issued, and students are hired in a timely fashion.  Assist faculty in hiring other types of hourly, temporary employees as requires.* (20%) Work in partnership with the Finance Manager, ensuring they are informed of hires, leaves, etc. and their impact on planned spend.
Ensure that front line staff have appropriate information regarding time sheet completion etc.* (5%) Other duties as assigned.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree
* Minimum of four years of experience in human resources

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
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* Additional Qualifications:

*** Experience synthesizing diverse data sources to reach personnel and policy/procedural recommendations. Ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences that are not HR experts
* Problem solving skills
** Desired

Qualifications:

*** Curiosity and imagination
* Enjoy puzzles
* Able to deal with ambiguity
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