HR Manager – Facilities Management

VCU has an exciting opportunity for an HR Manager – Facilities Management!

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

Virginia Commonwealth University is searching for a collaborative and experienced HR Professional responsible for providing both strategic vision and operational execution of human resources services within the Facilities Management Department. This individual will provide daily management and direction for multiple facets of HR support as it pertains to facilities management staffing and HR related processes and programs. This position is a member of the FMD leadership team and serves as a trusted advisor for employees, managers, and senior leadership. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and guidance on HR issues and participate in the decision-making and implementation of HR policies and internal guidelines, procedures, programs and functions;
  
  
• Provide advice and guidance on complex and confidential matters including contract development and execution; performance management; and employee relations issues;
  
  
• Ability to bridge management and employee relations issues by addressing concerns, grievances and other issues;
  
  
• Identify, plan and execute process improvement projects to increase efficiency and effectiveness of HR programs;
  
  
• Successfully recruits for open positions, including interns and temporary employees;
  
  
• Facilitate training sessions to support the needs of assigned service areas;
  
  
• Make recommendations on, initiate, and finalize HR actions around position management (revisions and establishments), staff compensation, and employment (postings, hiring proposals, new hire onboarding);
  
  
• Participate in the HR community by attending HR Professional Committee meetings, career community events and VCU HR trainings for HR Professionals and leadership;
  
  
• Participate in special projects, in Support of the Facilities Management Department;
  
  
• Act as Program Manager leading and supporting the ongoing administration efforts for the FMD Apprenticeship Program.
  
  

The HR Professional must demonstrate a passion for supporting individuals in a diverse academic environment, have the ability to drive diversity and inclusion efforts, and create and sustain a culture of appreciation. The HR Professional must possess strong consultative skills with a proven ability to develop relationships and build partnerships with internal teams and stakeholders in a diverse organization.

Required Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in business administration, management, public administration, human resources or related field and significant progressive HR experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  
  
• Must have at least five years of experience working in a large organization ranging from 200 – 300 employees;
  
  
• Considerable experience working in an HR position advising, guiding and consulting with senior leaders, managers and employees;
  
  
• Strong consultative skills with a proven ability to develop relationships and build partnerships with internal teams and stakeholders in a diverse organization
  
  
• Proven ability to drive diversity and inclusion efforts, and create and sustain a culture of appreciation;
  
  
• 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;
  
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HR Information systems;
  
  
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or the commitment to do so at VCU.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  
• Working knowledge of university HR policies/procedures.
  
  
• Experience in general management and supervision of professional staff.
  
  
• PHR or SPHR certification desired; SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP
  
  

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000

Department: Human Resources
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

University Job Title: HR Business Partner 1-3
ORP Eligible: Yes