Sr. Director of Compensation and Talent Strategies at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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Overview
Job ID 34685575
Category Human Resources
Organization Chancellor
Department Human Resources Dept
Location Remote/Hybrid
Salary $111,000 - $214,400
Date Posted January 21, 2025
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Direction
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: Yes
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
**Please be advised that applicants must submit a cover letter and resume for full consideration. Candidates may be asked to participate in an open forum as a part of the recruitment process.**A Senior Director of Compensation and Talent Solutions is a high-level executive responsible for overseeing two critical functions within UCR Central Human Resources Division: compensation and classification management and talent acquisition strategies. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor/ Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and serving on the HR leadership team as an influential leader building synergy across the organization to deliver forward-thinking programs designed to attract, retain, reward, recognize and support UCR’s exceptional talent. Serves as an advisor to the CHRO and acts as a liaison with the University of California Office of the President in system-wide discussions and decisions regarding employee attraction and retention services and rewards initiatives. The incumbent must foster high ethical standards for bringing forward organizational strategies that align people strategies with institutional goals and overarching campus strategic plans. The responsibilities include and are not limited to: providing long-term strategic leadership on compensation issues, serving as the campus SMG Coordinator, facilitating the campus compensation philosophy, and administers the related policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals; provides strategic leadership and direction in the development and implementation of talent acquisition programs and services that enhance efforts to align workforce and achieve key business initiatives; proposes and implements best practices to improve the talent acquisition function, while serving as a mentor and coach to the team; and leads process improvement projects as a department leader. The incumbent is responsible for implementing and operationalizing strategies to ensure effective day-to-day operations that maximizes efficiencies, effectiveness and client satisfaction. The role must ensure HR, including HR Partners, have the tools and support they require to work directly with their departments to provide expert advice and support in compliance with regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and system-wide policies and performing other duties as assigned. The full salary range for the Sr. Director of Compensation and Talent Strategies is $111,000 - $214,400 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $190,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 8 - 13 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
| Thorough knowledge of organizational and systemwide personnel policies and applicable laws and regulations. |
| Excellent communication skills with a diversity of communication styles; may make oral or written presentations. |
| Ability to make decisions regarding hiring, evaluating, and development of subordinates. |
| Excellent management skills that include collaboration, coaching and developing subordinates; ability to build relationships. |
| Thorough understanding of the unit goals and ability to determine the best way of achieving unit goals. |
| Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively. |
| Direct knowledge of specific functions in the university's HR management information systems. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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