<p>Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!</p> <p>Salary Range</p> <p>$89,000.00 - $141,875.00</p> <p>Overview Provide strategic leadership, oversight and administration for staff in: HR policy, recruitment, compensation strategies, employee relations, leave and accommodation administration, performance review and other compliance administration. This position is critical to advancing individual and organizational productivity and performance. Reports to Yale School of Management (SOM) Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) with dotted report to Assoc Director, Employee Relations (ER), Yale University. Serves as a strategic partner and advisor, delivering value-added service by anticipating issues and developing solutions consistent with the school's goals. Direct and manage complex talent and people functions. Provide guidance in interpreting/applying federal, state and university policy, procedures, contractual obligations, and employment law. Serve as primary point of contact for managers and staff, and liaison between the school and university HR. In conjunction with department staff, review and analyze staffing. Consult/provide guidance on organizational issues. Serve as a key advisor on organizational development and change initiatives. Oversee recruiting activity: develop recruitment strategies, guide hiring supervisors, manage interview and reference process, manage and serve on search committees. Partner with University recruitment to support and lead strategic talent acquisition efforts. Develop complex compensation structures. Administer use of pool, temp, vendor, L33 student and contract workers and monitor compliance. Oversee performance management processes: goal setting, appraisals and development planning. Lead performance review and salary planning for exempt staff. Guide managers in the development of retention, development and performance plans. Support CAO in determining annual increases for exempt staff based on evaluations, and for equity, and retention. Solicit succession planning data including recommendations for high potential group, retention, career aspirations. Engage with leadership to support the development of high potential talent. Build a talent database for staff discussions/planning. Serve as confidential resource within SOM HR, respond to emerging issues, ideas, challenges. Works collaboratively on client issues, build and maintain positive working relationships with Union reps. Serve as primary school resource for bargaining agreements. Meet with union stewards and University Labor Relations to resolve issues. Lead investigations of employee relations concerns. Educate, advise, coach managers and assist staff in resolving issues. Represent school in formal grievances and other complaint processes. Oversee administrative processes and compliance for training, accommodation requests, leave management, fixed duration appointments, out-of-state work and other policy compliance requirements. Partner with University ER to ensure consistent practices and policies, engage in ER functional activities as necessary. Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll/HR transactions. Serve as lead for health and safety concerns, liaison for Workers Compensation cases. Formulate and implement enhancements to HR services relevant to this role's scope. Ensure personnel records are accurate. Collaborate closely with the school's leadership to ensure comprehensive and integrated service delivery. Recommend improvement across all facets of operations. Manage recruiting budget, oversee staff slot monitoring with Business Operations, develop a reporting infrastructure to analyze trends in turnover, hiring, promotions, separations, etc. Work closely with Office of General Counsel and other central functions to determine appropriate methods of meeting unique staffing needs, such as those of the Yale Center Beijing or other individualized agreements. Lead and develop exempt and nonexempt staff. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Excellent critical, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities. Ability to direct and influence change. Ability to collaborate with leaders to drive change in the culture and management practices. Ability to initiate actions and solve problems using sound judgment adapting strategy to changing conditions 2. Knowledge of staffing, compensation, employment law, labor relations, training and development, benefits and HRIS applications. Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel, databases, and other/HRIS systems. 3. Superior customer service orientation and ability to respond in a constructive and timely manner, in a fast-paced environment. Excellent oral and written communication, influencing and conflict-resolution skills. 4. Demonstrated success in detailed work requiring accuracy, a high level of productivity, organization, and a sense of urgency. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability. 5. Developed organizational and interpersonal business skills and ability to work effectively within a diverse organization. Experience building robust and lasting relationships with senior human resources and business leaders. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Experience in higher education or a similar complex organization while functioning in a matrixed team setting.</p> <p>Principal Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>Partners with senior leadership in policy making; develops and strategically positions human resources goals and objectives to successfully attract, retain, and motivate a highly talented and diverse workforce. 2. Responsible for short- and long term planning for the operation of various human resources functions managed by their staff. 3. Identifies and directs human resources staff and resources to drive financial, operational, and budgetary success within the human resources department. 4. Determines and develops goals for the work of their managerial and professional staff to execute human resources initiatives efficiently and effectively. 5. Directs and monitors work assignments to ensure they are proceeding on schedule and meet the established quality standards. 6. Translates HR Department level goals into functional level goals; writes and approves functional level goals. 7. Guided by HR Department level strategy; anticipates issues; develops new solutions and/ or improved solutions executes changes new and enhanced programs consistent with University goals for maintaining a highly talented and diverse workforce. 8. Recommends, analyzes and suggests policies, procedures and practices for consideration by senior leadership. 9. Directs a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 10. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Minimum requirement of Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related field and six years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </li></ol> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.</p> <p>Health Requirements</p> <p>Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.</p> <p>Posting Disclaimer</p> <p>Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.</p> <p>The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.</p> <p>The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.</p> <p>Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).</p> <p>Note</p> <p>Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.</p>