Associate Director, Human Resources

Why Stanford? As one of the world’s premier research institutions, Stanford University devotes tremendous resources toward the betterment of humanity.
We focus on hundreds of initiatives — in everything from medicine to engineering, the environment, peace and national security — in order to create an atmosphere humming with intelligence and excitement.
This opportunity: The Business Affairs HR team seeks an experienced and talented individual to join our team as an Associate Director of Human Resources for our University IT (UIT) organization.
Our ideal candidate will have a depth of HR experience in all the roles of a generalist, plus be experienced in talent management to include recruiting, performance management, high potential development and succession planning.
This role will interface directly with Stanford’s CIO and his leadership team who manage the complex and decentralized business of IT.
While the role will work closely with IT leadership, the position reports directly to the Senior Director of HR for Business Affairs, who reports to the AVP of Finance and Administration, Business Affairs.
The ideal candidate will also have a deep understanding and appreciation of the unique world of Information Technology.
Overview: This role will serve as a strategic human resources advisor for the senior leadership team of the UIT organization.
This role has a dotted line reporting relationship to the UIT Chief of Staff and is guided by the direction of the CIO and Chief of Staff to advance the strategic goal developing the culture of One UIT.
The Associate HR Director will manage the Human Resources Manager (HRM) for UIT guiding this individual in addressing staff related issues, policies, programs, and processes for the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with the organization's management to support initiatives by understanding the organization's objectives, issues, needs, and key success factors.
Serve as the strategic human resources trusted advisor and thought partner for the senior leadership team of the UIT organization to include the CIO and his direct reports.
In collaboration with UIT’s leadership, coordinate and deliver a portfolio of ongoing HR programs and initiatives for the organization.
Consult and collaborate with the OE specialist team to assess organizational and individual staff development needs.
Identify, communicate, and consult with staff on training and career development opportunities.
Provide mentoring, coaching and guidance to the HRM.
Working as a team with the HRM, provide a range of human resources services for the full life cycle of the employee.
Identify and implement strategies to improve human resources strategies and outcomes.
This includes technical gravitas, data analysis, identifying and evolving IT job classification schema, approaches for remote work centers, workforce planning initiatives and similar fundamentals.
The HR services this role is responsible for will include, but are not limited to, operational excellence and strategies for talent acquisition, selection, immigration, onboarding, compensation, talent development projects, workforce planning efforts, and off boarding as needed.
Support or lead higher level searches, and advise on affirmative action objectives, as needed.
Will consult on UIT diversity and inclusion programs.
Investigate complex and/or high risk employee relations issues, provide solid advice and counsel towards risk mitigation, and coach towards appropriate resolution; work in consultation with ELR as needed.
Oversee performance appraisal process; design procedures and documents specific to the organization, as needed.
Provide relevant coaching and guidance.
Lead the change management process for the roll out of a new appraisal tool to replace SimpleEval.
Manage area's salary-setting program.
Along with the HRM, advise managers on assignment of employees to appropriate classification levels; review and approve salary actions; design and/or manage incentive and bonus programs, as needed.
Oversee processes owned by the local HRM such as workers' compensation, disability, leave, work place accommodation requests, and health and safety issues; oversee and approve human resources transactions submitted for processing.
Prepare reports, and analyze data available through local and centralized database resources.
Provide ongoing training, exposure and experiences for the HRM in all HR functional areas with the goal of enhancing her skills.
Manage the HRM and hold regular 1:1s, provide honest, timely feedback, challenging goals and responsibilities and ongoing professional development.
This role functions independently in most instances and under general direction of the BAHR leader to address a range of complex problems and or organizational issues.
Collaborate with UIT leaders to support initiatives by understanding UIT’s objectives, issues, needs, and key success factors.
Actively participate in planning processes and promote best practices; provide leadership for workforce planning efforts.
And other duties and projects as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and five years relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
8 -10 years of relevant experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Deep competencies and experiences as an advisor to senior management in at least four human resources areas, including: employee relations, employment and labor law, compensation, staffing and employment, training and development, performance coaching and management, and organizational/talent development.
Creative and innovative skills in recruiting top talent.
Deep expertise and experience developing and implementing effective talent management solutions, including workforce planning, learning and development, performance management, and organizational design and effectiveness.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, strong EQ and expertise in group dynamics.
Successful track record of establishing credibility and trust with a diverse client group.
Excellent facilitation, oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and deliver formal presentations or training to senior management and other audiences.
Strong instructional/curriculum design skills and experience.
Strong program/project management skills and experience.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, judgment, negotiating, influencing, and decision making skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to build the confidence of others through open communication and respectful behavior.
Strong supervision/management and staff development experience.
Demonstrated proficiency with business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite and human resource information systems.
Location We’re located in Redwood City.
Our new Stanford Redwood City campus is open and brings together 2,700 staff in a collaborative environment that reflects Stanford’s culture and mission.
The campus offers amenities such as onsite cafes and a dining pavilion, a high-end fitness facility with an outdoor pool, and a childcare center.
The expected pay range for this position is $133,000 to $165,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.
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Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Stanford is for You: Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world.
Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff.
We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy.
Our culture and unique perks empower you with: Freedom to grow.
We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course.
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A caring culture.
We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you.
Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.
Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.
Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.
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