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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Assistant Director of Human Resources in Austin, Texas
Responsible for the day-to-day human resources function and processes in the LBJ School of Public Affairs, including all staff, students, faculty, and affiliate hires. Supervise HR employees and support ongoing staff development. Assess and continually improve the school's HR operations. Maintain in-depth knowledge of university policies, processes, procedures, and best practices. Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal laws and policies. Recommend and/or implement related school policies and procedures. Represent the school on various human resources committees. Liaise with university offices, including UT HR, the Provost Office, Payroll Services, and other units. Participate in university HR leadership activities and report essential actions and information to the CBO and Dean.?Support strategic workforce planning activities, including reorganizations, as needed. Process personnel actions, including assignments, additional duties, and reclassifications. Conduct job audits and compensation reviews. Coordinate probationary and annual review processes to ensure that appropriate procedures are followed. Oversee merit review and flexible work arrangement processes. Process separations ensure all off-boarding activities are complete.Investigate employee relations issues and recommend appropriate resolutions. Work in consultation with UT HR and school leadership to resolve complex issues. Coach and advise on organizational and employee relations issuesManage the recruitment of staff, faculty, and student employees. Manage academic HR staff to process Faculty lifecycle actions, including annual reviews, promotions, recruiting, teaching loads, contracts, and ad hoc faculty needs. Serve as a trusted advisor to supervisors to strategize and execute on hiring needs. Train and advise supervisors and hiring committees on good practices, including hiring, compliance requirements, and other relevant topics. Post positions, monitor status, and manage the employment offer process. Support a positive recruiting experience, including regular and effective communication with applicants. Process personnel actions in Workday and serve as backup for PAR processing.Maintain complete and accurate personnel records, spreadsheets, lists, and other documentation. Produce reports and analyze data for school leadership on a periodic or ad hoc basis.Work with the leadership and management team to support a positive culture that upholds university values and provides a positive employee experience. Develop, implement, and coordinate employee onboarding programs. Curate learning and development opportunities for managers and employees. Coordinate employee recognition programs, including annual awards. Conduct pulse surveys as appropriate.Participate in or coordinate special projects as assigned by the LBJ Chief Business Officer.Other related functions as assigned.