Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Advises and counsels assigned departments on a wide range of business and management issues involving employee and labor relations, disciplinary matters, management development, organizational design, process improvement, recruitment and retention strategies, and any other issues with which management may request assistance. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Works with management to review turnover statistics and implement retention and employee relations strategies that create a positive, highly functioning work environment. Assists management in identifying and resolving problems with staff, faculty or organizational structure, processes or policies that impede the creation of a positive environment. Partners with Leadership teams to identify trends within the Medical School departments that require proactive engagement and recommends strategies, policies or procedures changes to enhance the teamsâ™ effectiveness. Counsels management, faculty and staff to promote good working relationships and increase trust in departmental and school leadership. Functions as âœstaff leaders?to encourage department management, staff or faculty to face and eradicate problems that interfere with the functioning of the department, or create interpersonal problems. Counsels department management on disciplinary, training or other measures which resolve or address employee performance, conduct or attitudinal problems. Develops and facilitates management training forums on Human Resource policies, management /leadership development, team building and interpersonal skills. Identifies and refers management staff to additional trainings resources to include Danforth Training and Development, AAIM, IMS and others. Facilitates employee orientation programs to include New Employee, New Postdoctoral. New Manager and New Faculty orientations. Provides content for same. Attends various meetings within assigned departments to provide Human Resource input into departmental planning, staff activities, etc. Assists department management to strengthen the overall management team through recruitment, selection and development of the best managers. Assists in organizational re-design, role definition, process review and implementation and communication of same. Works with management on the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff. Assists in identifying and defining reporting and monitoring tools that will be helpful to departments. Preferred Qualifications Broad knowledge of Human Resource areas to include compensation, benefits, payroll and recruitment. In depth knowledge of employee relations policies and regulations, general organizational development techniques and tools. Strong knowledge of Human Resources regulatory issues. Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including highly effective listening skills and high level of perception when dealing with others. Good knowledge of University and Medical School culture and ways. Ability to work with highly confidential information and materials. Ability to interact effectively with Senior Level Officials. Required Qualifications Bachelorâ™s degree in relevant discipline and five years of applicable experience or equivalent education and experience totaling 10 years.
Grade G14 Salary Range $73,700.00 - $125,900.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
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Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
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WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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