Overview

University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) at Sacramento State is seeking a Director, Human Resources for Human Resources. Human Resources (HR) at University Enterprises Inc. (UEI) is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, and training the organization’s employees and guiding and supporting management, staff, and customers in employee-related decisions. HR oversees benefits and compensation, manages the employee performance review process, and stays current with changing laws, issues, and regulations in all areas that affect UEI employees. HR is committed to balancing the needs of the organization with fair and equitable treatment of employees and all others served.

RATE OF PAY:

  • Full Range: $9,345 – $16,821 per month ($112,140 – $201,852 annual)
  • Anticipated Hiring Range: $11,667 – $15,000 ($140,000 – $180,000 annual)

BENEFITS: UEI offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

  • Participation in CalPERS Retirement Program
  • Paid Vacation Time – 16 hours accrued/month
  • Paid Sick Time – 8 houras accrued/month
  • Paid Holidays – 14 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as the CSUS campus is closed
  • Excellent medical benefits – 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for family coverage
  • Educational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependents
  • Child care subsidy
  • View a comprehensive list of all of the benefits at https://simplebooklet.com/benefitsataglance.

FILING DEADLINE: This position is open until filled with a priority review date of September 19, 2024. We will begin application review on this date.

APPLY ONLINE: To be considered, all applicants must apply through the UEI website at https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6158859.careers?ShowJob=570880207. Applicants who apply outside of this link will not be considered.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a full-time, exempt from overtime, benefited position, covered under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. Continued employment in this position is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the employee, and either University Enterprises or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

The selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. University Enterprises, Inc. is not a sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1B Visa). 

It is strongly recommended that all University Enterprises, Inc. employees follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
  2. Demonstrated extensive work experience in Human Resources administration and system development, including experience with recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefit administration, and EEO/AA reporting.
  3. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of and skill in the administration of Human Resources policies, procedures, and practices with an emphasis on labor laws, recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, and employee relations; the application of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws, regulations, and policies including implementation and reporting requirements.
  4. Demonstrated experience in supervising and managing the day-to-day operations of a Human Resources department including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, coaching, disciplining, and supervising staff.
  5. Excellent leadership skills, including excellent decision-making, problem-solving, collaboration, and analytical skills. Ability to plan, organize, and review the work of others.
  6. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of budget development and maintenance.
  7. Excellent oral and written communication skills including excellent command of English language including grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Excellent proofreading and editing skills, including the ability to review and edit material for clarity, accuracy, overall consistency, and quality.
  8. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience working effectively with a diverse population.
  9. Demonstrated experience using computer applications including email, spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, and database software such as the programs in the Microsoft Office Suite.
  10. Ability to uphold the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy.
  11. Must be fingerprinted and pass a background check. Must continue to meet the established standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.
  2. Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification or other advanced Human Resources certification or education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, scanners, and fax machines.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with staff, campus community, and the public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The position directs, manages, and supervises the Human Resource management functions of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) including employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, training, and personnel records. Ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other employment laws. Assists the Executive Director with personnel planning and acts as a resource for employees and supervisors in solving employee relations’ issues. This position also oversees the administration of workers compensation and safety compliance and awareness responsibilities for UEI.

The position reports directly to and receives general direction from the Executive Director. Reporting directly to the position are the Assistant Director Human Resources, Human Resources Specialist, Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Operations Supervisor. Reporting indirectly to the position are the Human Resources Coordinator, Student Employment Program Coordinator, Human Resources Technicians, and the Human Resources Assistant.

The specific duties and responsibilities are as follows: 

  1. Directs, manages, and supervises the Human Resources staff and Human Resources, Workers’ Compensation, and Safety functions of UEI. Supervises staff regarding UEI’s policies and the Affirmative Action plan, which includes selection, training, career development, compensation, evaluation, discipline, and termination.
  2. Oversees and directs the UEI employment process including recruitment, selection, placement, and on-boarding of all UEI employees. Ensures that all recruitment and selection activities adhere to UEI policies and meet EEO, AA, and ADA commitments.
  3. Develops, recommends, interprets, implements, and assists the Executive Director with establishing UEI’s personnel policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all policies, practices, and procedures; particularly those related to recruitment, selection, discipline, and termination. Serves as a confidential advisor to the Executive Director on all personnel and employment-related matters.
  4. Handles conflict, crisis, and employee resolutions at all levels of the organization. Investigates, counsels, and assists employees and supervisors in resolving conflicts. Addresses employee complaints; reviews proposed disciplinary actions for compliance with policy; and recommends changes if necessary. Assists with or performs disciplinary and dismissal actions.
  5. Oversees the development and implementation of employee benefits programs utilizing effective cost controls and budget considerations. The programs include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability, California Public Employees Retirement System, TIAA Retirement Programs, and deferred compensation plans. Supervises the administration of the annual open enrollment for health, dental, and vision benefits.
  6. Develops, administers, and controls the Human Resources Department budget. Oversees the preparation of budget information related to salaries and benefits for UEI divisions.
  7. Supervises the development and implementation of UEI’s compensation plan ensuring compliance with all organizational, federal, and state laws and regulations. Oversees salary and benefits surveys to ensure UEI’s pay ranges and benefits remain competitive with those of the CSU System, CSU Auxiliaries, and the local labor market. Performs analysis and makes recommendations to ensure competitive salaries and benefits.
  8. Directs the development and maintenance of the classification plan, which includes job audits, job description development, and reclassifications in compliance with organizational, state, and federal laws and regulations.
  9. Oversees the UEI employment program including position recruitments, advertising, selection and interview process, hiring committee training, and hiring documentation. Reviews and approves hiring actions. Oversees student employment program.
  10. Oversees the administration of the workers’ compensation and safety programs including compliance and awareness functions for UEI.
  11. Supervises the development and administration of UEI’s Learning and Development program.
  12. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Performance Management system. Supervises the performance evaluation process to ensure evaluations accurately identify, measure, and evaluate performance. Maintains a system to ensure appraisals and salary actions are completed in a timely manner. Oversees training sessions on the Performance Management System.
  13. Directs the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources office. This includes the instruction and training of Human Resources staff; monitoring of expenditures as required for budget maintenance; scheduling Human Resources staff; supervising Human Resources input, Human Resources reporting requirements, and maintenance of confidential personnel files; and EEO/AA reporting requirements and compliance.
  14. Oversees the administration and coordination of UEI’s Federal Work Study program with the CSUS campus. This includes contract negotiations, recruitment, and time reporting.
  15. Oversees the coordination with the CSUS Office of Global Education on matters relating to employment of foreign national students. This includes visa status verifications, resident alien status, and completion of forms necessary to secure and retain employment with UEI.
  16. Serves as the staff member on UEI’s Personnel Committee, a subcommittee of UEI’s Board of Directors. Serves as a member of the Auxiliary Organization Association Personnel Committee. Makes presentations at the UEI Board of Director’s meetings. Serves as a member of UEI’s executive council.
  17. Responds to various audits, e.g., Department of Labor, Chancellor’s Office.
  18. Develops, administers, and maintains UEI’s Affirmative Action Plan.
  19. Maintains an awareness of regulations and legislative actions which may affect changes in relation to employment, equal employment opportunity, and employee relations. Assures that policies, programs, and procedures comply with all regulations and laws. Advises management of any changes and recommendations for compliance with new laws and regulations.
  20. Views, listens to, discusses, and acts upon confidential information pertaining to personnel and financial issues. Confidential information includes legal and contractual information including attorney-client privileged information.
  21. Administers UEI’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program and ensures its ongoing compliance with existing laws.
  22. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Note: This position vacancy is with University Enterprises Inc., an auxiliary organization of California State University, Sacramento. This is not a University position; the incumbent will be an employee of University Enterprises.

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