HR SUPV 2

Department Summary: The Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA is a world leader in human neuroscience research, education, and clinical services designed to advance wellbeing and mental health. The Institute provides a collaborative home for preeminent researchers and faculty across many disciplines to study complex human behavior. Their research includes the genetic, biological, behavioral, and sociocultural underpinnings of behavior and the causes and consequences of neuropsychiatric disorders. This transdisciplinary work leads to breakthroughs and developments of new and effective interventions that improve the lives of those around us and across the world. Position Summary: The HR Supervisor is responsible for leading and administering all human resources operations for the Semel Institute, delivering the full range HR services for the entire employee life-cycle for all staff employees. Ensure consistent application and compliance with policies and procedures. This role will shape the overall employee value proposition for the Semel Institute, overseeing areas including, but not limited to, talent acquisition and retention, workforce administration, compliance, performance management, employee and labor relations (ELR), classification, compensation, and leave of absences (LOA). The HR Supervisor will partner with senior leadership within the Semel Institute as well as consult with UCLA Campus Human Resources (CHR) on implementing and managing HR objectives. This position will manage all progressive disciplinary actions, employee and labor relations, and coordinate all policy matters with relevant central offices. The HR Supervisor leads workforce transformation efforts, ensuring that the Semel Institute workforce remains agile and adaptable to change. Provide leadership, timely decision making and direction to the human resources staff. The HR Supervisor serves as a point of contact to employees, managers and supervisors on human resources matters within the department, assesses and anticipates HR-related needs, and supervises an HR team to implement HR initiatives. Leveraging strategic workforce planning, and data informed decision-making, this role will cultivate a resilient, engaged, and high-performing workforce while upholding the University's commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation. Salary & Compensation: *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications: • 6 - 10 YRS Thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, knowledge of functional area and understands how work may affect other areas. (Required) • 6 - 10 YRS Strong HR experience in the areas of recruitment, selection and onboarding, employee and labor relations, HR Administration and Compliance, Classification, Compensation, Learning and Development, Perf (Required) • 6 - 10 YRS Strong experience using Microsoft Office suite. (Required) • 6 - 10 YRS Experience using human resources management system (HRMS), and / or other related business software programs and systems. (Required) • 2-4 years Experience leading teams in a management or leadership role. Experience delegating to and working through a team. (Required) • 2-4 years Experience with leave management involving FML, workers compensation and personal leaves, including experience with the return to work and interactive process. (Required) • 2-4 years UCPath / PeopleSoft / HBS or Kronos Timekeeping systems, or other UC applicable enterprise software. (Preferred) • 2-4 years Experience working in a university or higher education environment. (Preferred) • 1. Strong understanding of human resources concepts and how they interconnect, including policies and procedures, employment practices, talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, benefits, LOAs, compensation, classification, timekeeping, training, and other HR functions. 2. Strong analytical, problem-solving skills to address thouroughly address diverse and complex personnel and organizational matters. 3. Ability to assess situations, develop recommendations, and apply critical thinking in areas such as change management, process improvement, and project management, where analysis of situations require a review of a variety of factors. 4. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize work, delegate, communicate needs, and meet deadlines while working independently or with a team. 5. Advanced mediation skills to manage difficult, sensitive, and stressful situations effectively and with professional composure while maintaining confidentiality and driving thoughtful solutions. 6. Excellent oral, written, and non-verbal communication and collaboration skills to actively listen, convey sensitive information, explain policies and information clearly and logically, and build relationships with diverse audiences. 7. Demonstrated knowledge of benefits and retirement programs, preferably in a university environment. 8. Advanced knowledge of Federal, State, University laws, personnel policies, and other applicable employment laws and regulations including EEO, Affirmative Action, ADA, FMLA, Workers' Compensation (State of CA and/or UC policy preferred). 9. PREFERRED: Demonstrated knowledge of UC personnel policies (PPSM), bargaining union contracts, and procedures and practices that govern UC HR administration. 10. PREFERRED: General knowledge of change management and process improvement, including project management, stakeholder analysis, implementation plans, process mapping, root cause analysis, RACI, etc. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications, & Professional Affiliations: • Human Resources certification such as SHRM or PHR (Preferred) Special Conditions of Employment: • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Complete Position Description: Apply tot his job