SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
University of Washington
Req #: 240982
Department: UW MEDICINE HUMAN RESOURCES
Job Location Detail: Hybrid eligible
Posting Date: 11/13/2024
Closing Info:
Closes On 11/20/2024
Salary: $6,704 - $10,056 per month
Limited Recruitment:
Other
Limited Recruitment Other: Open to UW Medicine Health System (UWMHS) Employees Only
Shift: First Shift
Notes:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701\_a11y.pdf)
**Open to UW Medicine Health System (UWMHS) Employees Only**
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Independently advise departments/employees based on in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and University rules and regulations and collecitve bargaining agreementson a range of human resources policies and procedures and administer all functions of Employee Relations; Performance Management, Complaints, Investigations, Grievances, Contract Interpretation for assigned departments within UW Medicine at UW Medical Center (NHW & Montlake Campuses), Harborview and Shared Services.
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
Policy, Rule and Law Interpretation 10%- Evaluate organizational practices for compliance with laws, rules and policies. As necessary, develop HR practice recommendations that comply with regulatory requirements while meeting or maintaining operational needs. Develop implementation strategies that maintain continuity of operations.
Complaint Resolution - 20% Provide information to employees regarding complaint resolution options. Provide guidance to managers and supervisors responding to employee complaints. Conduct, or assist managers with, investigations to resolve allegations and work with parties to effect resolution of employee complaints or concerns. Negotiate settlements and prepare settlement agreements.
Labor Relations - 15% Educate and inform managers and supervisors regarding the interpretation and application of labor agreements. Assist in responding to and resolving employee grievances. May participate on contract negotiation teams.
Performance Management & Corrective Action - 40% Provide consultative advice and educate clients regarding performance management and corrective action.
Reorganization Planning - 10% Provide counsel and assistance with consolidations and or department closures to leaders in alignment with UW policy and collective bargaining agreements.
Training - 5% Conduct formal and informal training sessions regarding a variety of HR topics.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**
Bachelor's degree preferably in Human Resources or a related field, and at least four years of increasingly responsible senior human resource experience OR equivalent combinations of experience/education.
**Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**
Excellent analytical, written, and oral communications skills, and technical proficiency using word processing, email, and the internet is essential. The most competitive candidates for this position will have demonstrated professional work experience
**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
• Knowledge of University rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the State & Federal Employment Laws.
• Experience working in human resources in a higher education institution and/or healthcare setting.
• Experience working in human resources in a unionized environment.
**WORKING CONDITIONS**
Office environment, hybrid work schedule.
**Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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