Human Resources Administrator, School of Medicine Clinical Departments

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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

These positions are eligible for a hybrid telework schedule following completion of onboarding period.

Position Summary:

VCU’s School of Medicine is seeking collaborative and experienced HR professionals to fill several HR Administrator (HRA) positions supporting faculty and staff within clinical departments in the School. HR Administrators are critical positions within departments and will serve as the subject matter expert and internal asset for HR policy and procedures as they relate to staff and faculty, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, compliance, process improvement, benefits/leaves, compensation, employee relations (in conjunction with VCU and VCUHS HR), payroll/timekeeping, and terminations. Additionally, they will be responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating department projects related to Human Resources management. HRAs oversee departmental compliance with HR policy and procedures, evaluation, and other department-level HR initiatives. These positions will manage staff and faculty affairs for the entire department to include collaboration with associate administrators and departmental leadership in the creation of roles, recruitment, candidate selection and on-boarding. The HRAs will serve as an important resource to department and division leaders and staff. 


Human Resources Management and Administration:

• Oversees the day-to-day HR functions for the department, in a timely and accurate manner, and in accordance with University and Health System policies and procedures
• Serves as subject matter expert and internal resource for HR policy and procedures for staff and faculty, including recruitment, hiring/onboarding, performance management, process improvement, benefits/leaves, compensation, employee relations, payroll/timekeeping and terminations
• Collaborates with Division Chairs and Department Administrators to initiate and complete recruitment process in Talent/Cornerstone
• Applies knowledge of administrative policies and procedures, federal and state laws and policies, rules, regulations for Human Resources
• Responsible for maintaining and communicating with department staff and faculty the HR policies with respect to leaves, recruiting, compensation, etc.
• Oversees departmental compliance with HR policy and procedure and other department level HR initiatives
• Maintains all records, processing needs and changes for staff and faculty, including PAF changes
• Attends all required training sessions/meetings to include HR partners
• Updates Department Chair, Administrator, and Financial Manager of all HR related activities and policy/procedural changes
• Creates and updates policies and procedures as they relate to staff human resources activities and management
• Counsels and guides Associate Administrators, Division Chairs and other supervisors with HR related matters to include disciplinary procedures, recruitment, hiring, and staff development
• Coordinates all VCUHS HR efforts and processes for the Department and each Division
• Provides training to all staff and faculty for VCU and VCUHS initiatives, updates, and policy/procedure changes

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Participates in special projects as identified in support of the School of Medicine, and VCU’s new Great Place policy and service delivery model
• Provides back-up support for the SOM HR team
  
  

Position will remain open until filled.

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experienced using VCU HR/VCUHS systems, including, but not limited to: Banner, Cornerstone/Talent, SWP, RealTime, Workday, etc.
• HR experience in a higher education environment or medical academic environment
• Experience in general management and supervision of professional staff
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification desired

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in human resources management
• Experience in partnering with managers to resolve employee conflicts and situations in a timely manner
• Strong consultative skills with a proven ability to develop relationships and build partnerships with internal teams and stakeholders in a diverse organization
• Ability to exercise strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment and to set/meet deadlines, organize workload and juggle changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately and with discretion
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply HR policies, state and federal regulations and protocols
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision as well as in a team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent analytical skills; ability to make independent decisions and serve as a consultant to other administrative staff regarding policies and procedures
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Denise Mitchell
Denise.Mitchell1@vcuhealth.org