Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Associate Director of Human Resources assists the Director of Human Resources in all aspects of operations and assists in providing a full range of human resource management services for faculty and staff employees, and graduate assistants, and graduate and undergraduate student workers. This includes assisting the Director of Human Resources to provide leadership and direction regarding personnel functions through the strategic management of a comprehensive human resources administration including performance management, recruitment and employment services, benefits management and counseling, salary administration and job evaluation, organizational and talent development, records management, labor and employee relations, work place conflict resolutions, human resource information systems (Workday). The Associate Director of Human Resources may assume the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Human Resources while the Director is absent, exercising judgment and providing advice on a wide range of personnel matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Ensures consistent and equitable application of personnel policies and government regulations throughout the University by helping to advise administrators about the applicable policies and regulations and enforcing the personnel rules and regulations of the University.
•Provide confidential assistance to exempt and non-exempt staff employee in resolving workplace conflicts.
•Conduct investigations and counsels' employees and supervisors regarding disciplinary and grievance procedures by providing information on personnel policies and regulations, recommending a plan of action, and resolving misunderstandings.
•Develops and recommends personnel policies, practices, and procedures for approval by the University administration by determining causes of personnel concerns, reviewing and analyzing reports and surveys, applicable regulations, professional literature, and statistical data concerning all aspects of personnel administration.
•Reviews and analyzes data to evaluate the effectiveness of existing HR processes and recommends improvements or actions as appropriate.
•Contributes to the enhancement of the quality of the work environment within the University by advising and leading the implementation of various programs and services, managing complex projects, including communicating relevant information about programs and services to all levels of management throughout the University.
•Designs and develops new HR processes to improve the efficiency of HR operations and administration and recommend new approaches/procedures to effect continual improvement of operations performed.
•Promotes a positive image of the University by participating in community organizations, as well as national, state and local professional associations.
•Represents the department and serves as a resource by participating on various University committees.
•Promotes effective employer-employee relations with bargaining unit employees by helping to provide direction on contract interpretations and may participate in labor negotiations and grievance resolutions with relevant labor representatives and unions.
•Assists in managing the departmental budget.
•Remains competent and current on best Human Resources practices through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the Director of Human Resources.
•Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferences:
Education:
•Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field is required.
•Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field is preferred. Ombudsman experience is preferred.

Experience:
•Five years increasingly responsible experience in human resources management is required. Experience should include most or all of the following areas: employee relations, classification and compensation, job analysis, job evaluation, recruitment, employment, retention, benefits administration, organizational and talent development, development of and application of policies and procedures, Workday, employee records, employee engagement and communications, investigations, and labor relations and conflict resolutions.
•Ombudsman experience.
•Similar experience in human resource management in higher education and/or the public sector is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
•Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a university community, leadership and management skills, and understanding of Workday, and knowledge of relevant federal, state and local government regulations and equal opportunity policies are required.
•Supervisory experience or experience coordinating the work of employees is required.
•Aptitude for balancing multiple priorities with strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills are required.
•Must be a self-starter, comfortable working in a busy and time deadline-oriented office. Computer literacy and technical aptitude are required.
•Experience with Workday is preferred.

Physical Demands:
•May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.
•May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
•Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
•Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Eight (8) years of professional human resources experience. Three (3) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff. Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Department

UMES-VPAA-Human Resources

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$140,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.