Human Resources Manager

Job Description

The Human Resources Manager will serve as a business partner for all EABS units by providing support and guidance for the division's human resources activities per university policies and procedures. These responsibilities include but are not limited to performance management, compensation analysis, recruitment, employee relations, talent development, planning, coordination of training, human resources analysis, and reporting. This role is expected to lead the operational HR function within EABS while collaborating and working with the Division of HR and the Sr. Division Director on strategic programs and initiatives.
The human resources manager champions a responsive workforce that embraces a culture of continuous improvement, self-assessment, and accountability in a dynamic environment. The human resources manager collaborates with management across all units to develop and implement staffing, retention, recognition, performance, and organizational design, as well as develop plans to address the current and future needs of the departments. The hr manager deploys, accepts, and acts on all customer feedback mechanisms to achieve results and effect change within the division.

The human resources manager will work with designated staff to execute daily operations and HR transactional requirements for each area, in addition to leading the implementation of university-wide HR initiatives within EABS. This position will also be responsible for periodic and on-request reporting. This is an Administrative and Professional Faculty position, and may be called upon to provide support during situations outside of normal business hours. This position has the potential for a hybrid work schedule after the first 4-6 months. This role jointly reports to the Chief of Staff for Enterprise Administrative and Business Services (EABS) and the Human Resources Divisional Director.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources,
Organizational Development or related field, or significant related professional experience.
• HR experience guiding management in a large organization.
• Demonstrated experience in multiple functions such as staffing/recruitment, compensation,
employee relations, rewards and recognition, performance management, and organizational
development.
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptionally responsive, consistent, and transparent HR
service delivery to all constituents.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects utilizing strong
problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills and a strong commitment to personal
and professional ethics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with human resources in higher education, operations, industrial,
regulatory, law enforcement, etc., environments.
• Experience managing or leading with successful results.
• Experience with online applicant tracking systems.
• Knowledge of process improvement strategies.
• Master's degree in a related field.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$75,000 - $85,000 per year

Review Date

January 15, 2023

Additional Information

This is an Administrative and Professional Faculty position, and may be called upon to provide support during situations outside of normal business hours. This position has the potential for a hybrid work schedule after the first 4-6 months.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dee Perkins at deperkin@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: January 9, 2023
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