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Form of workVirginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. All full-time university staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off, 12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/.
These positions are eligible for a hybrid telework schedule following completion of onboarding period.
Summary VCU's School of Medicine is seeking collaborative and experienced HR professionals to fill several HR Administrator (HRA) positions supporting faculty and staff within Clinical Departments in the School. HR Administrators are critical positions within departments and will serve as the subject matter expert and internal asset for HR policy and procedures as they relate to staff and faculty, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, compliance, process improvement, benefits/leaves, compensation, employee relations (in conjunction with VCU and VCUHS HR), payroll/timekeeping, and terminations. Additionally, they will be responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating department projects related to Human Resources management. HRAs oversee departmental compliance with HR policy and procedures, evaluation, and other department-level HR initiatives. These positions will manage staff and faculty affairs for the entire department to include collaboration with associate administrators and departmental leadership in the creation of roles, recruitment, candidate selection and on-boarding. The HRAs will serve as an important resource to department and division leaders and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Human Resources Management and Administration:
Oversees the day-to-day HR functions for the department, in a timely and accurate manner, and in accordance with University and Health System policies and procedures
Serves as subject matter expert and internal resource for HR policy and procedures for staff and faculty, including recruitment, hiring/onboarding, performance management, process improvement, benefits/leaves, compensation, employee relations, payroll/timekeeping and terminations
Collaborates with Division Chairs and Department Administrators to initiate and complete recruitment process in Talent/Cornerstone
Applies knowledge of administrative policies and procedures, federal and state laws and policies, rules, regulations for Human Resources
Responsible for maintaining and communicating with department staff and faculty the HR policies with respect to leaves, recruiting, compensation, etc.
Oversees departmental compliance with HR policy and procedure and other department level HR initiatives
Maintains all records, processing needs and changes for staff and faculty, including PAF changes
Attends all required training sessions/meetings to include HR partners
Updates Department Chair, Administrator, and Financial Manager of all HR related activities and policy/procedural changes
Creates and updates policies and procedures as they relate to staff Human Resources activities and management
Counsels and guides Associate Administrators, Division Chairs and other supervisors with HR related matters to include disciplinary procedures, recruitment, hiring, and staff development
Coordinates all VCUHS HR efforts and processes for the Department and each Division
Provides training to all staff and faculty for VCU and VCUHS initiatives, updates, and policy/procedure changes
Other Duties as Assigned:
Participates in special projects as identified in support of the School of Medicine, and VCU's new Great Place policy and service delivery model
Provides back-up support for the SOM HR team
Essential Qualifications
Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in Human Resources management
Experience in partnering with managers to resolve employee conflicts and situations in a timely manner
Strong consultative skills with a proven ability to develop relationships and build partnerships with internal teams and stakeholders in a diverse organization
Ability to exercise strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment and to set/meet deadlines, organize workload and juggle changing priorities
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately and with discretion
Ability to interpret, explain and apply HR policies, state and federal regulations and protocols
Excellent communication skills, oral and written
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent analytical skills; ability to make independent decisions and serve as a consultant to other administrative staff regarding policies and procedures
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field
Experienced using VCU HR/VCUHS systems, including, but not limited to: Banner, Cornerstone/Talent, eJobs, SWP, RealTime, Workday, etc.
HR experience in a higher education environment or medical academic environment
Experience in general management and supervision of professional staff
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification desired
