University of Iowa
HR Manager
Partnering with appropriate stakeholders, the HR Manager will serve as a strategic business partner and facilitate the effective human resources operations within the Department of Nursing. This position collaborates with supervisor and other HR professionals to interpret and apply human resource policies, labor contracts, laws and practices along with developing creative solutions to business issues/challenges. This position provides human resource consultation and guidance to unit leadership and employees. The HR Manager is expected to have sufficiently evolved HR knowledge and skills to effectively mentor HR team members. Responsibilities include: Proactively seeks to understand strategic plans and acts as a resource/partner to meet the human resource needs of the department. Build strong business relationships with departments and leverage knowledge of key business drivers to advise leadership and ensure best practices. Provides strategic and administrative direction for functional areas of human resources including employee relations, labor relations, compensation and organizational development. Partners with centralized HR services within the department, including Nursing Recruitment for talent recruitment and orientation, and Nursing Payroll for timely and effective compensation. Advise and direct on HR policies, laws and regulations as well as procedure interpretation. Provide direction to supervisors and leaders on the use of performance management tools and corrective and disciplinary action plans. Provides direction to leadership and staff regarding broad range of human resource topics. Coaches and consults with supervisors and appropriate HR staff to make recommendations on difficult performance issues. Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements. Develops and implements strategies to improve employee engagement. Hire, develop and manage the performance of staff. Provide mentorship and guidance to department HR professionals. Serves as liaison between department and Health Care Human Resources regarding benefits and leave programs. Partner with key stakeholders to implement programs designed to recruit, retain and engage employees. Initiates, reviews, edits and approves HR workflow transactions. Proactively obtains, interprets and presents metrics and analysis to business leaders. Advises and provides recommendations to department on classification placements/reviews. Collaborates with HR Managers within the department to support consistent application of HR policies. Partner with leadership on rewards and recognition programs. Perform other duties as assigned. Pay Level: 5A Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 5 years progressive human resources experience leading and managing a full range of human resources responsibilities and functions. Knowledge of current human resource principles, practices and processes and current federal and state laws, statues, regulations, and policies pertaining to human resources. Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Proficiency in computer software applications and office support tools available. Desired Qualifications: Master's degree in Business Administration or related field. PHR, SPHR or SHRM HR professional education and/or certification. Experience working in an academic medical setting or hospital. Experience conducting investigations and recommending corrective/disciplinary actions. Work experience in a setting with a large number of employees and complexity (union environment). Position and Application Details: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as required to the submission: Resume Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu with any questions.
Partnering with appropriate stakeholders, the HR Manager will serve as a strategic business partner and facilitate the effective human resources operations within the Department of Nursing. This position collaborates with supervisor and other HR professionals to interpret and apply human resource policies, labor contracts, laws and practices along with developing creative solutions to business issues/challenges. This position provides human resource consultation and guidance to unit leadership and employees. The HR Manager is expected to have sufficiently evolved HR knowledge and skills to effectively mentor HR team members. Responsibilities include: Proactively seeks to understand strategic plans and acts as a resource/partner to meet the human resource needs of the department. Build strong business relationships with departments and leverage knowledge of key business drivers to advise leadership and ensure best practices. Provides strategic and administrative direction for functional areas of human resources including employee relations, labor relations, compensation and organizational development. Partners with centralized HR services within the department, including Nursing Recruitment for talent recruitment and orientation, and Nursing Payroll for timely and effective compensation. Advise and direct on HR policies, laws and regulations as well as procedure interpretation. Provide direction to supervisors and leaders on the use of performance management tools and corrective and disciplinary action plans. Provides direction to leadership and staff regarding broad range of human resource topics. Coaches and consults with supervisors and appropriate HR staff to make recommendations on difficult performance issues. Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements. Develops and implements strategies to improve employee engagement. Hire, develop and manage the performance of staff. Provide mentorship and guidance to department HR professionals. Serves as liaison between department and Health Care Human Resources regarding benefits and leave programs. Partner with key stakeholders to implement programs designed to recruit, retain and engage employees. Initiates, reviews, edits and approves HR workflow transactions. Proactively obtains, interprets and presents metrics and analysis to business leaders. Advises and provides recommendations to department on classification placements/reviews. Collaborates with HR Managers within the department to support consistent application of HR policies. Partner with leadership on rewards and recognition programs. Perform other duties as assigned. Pay Level: 5A Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 5 years progressive human resources experience leading and managing a full range of human resources responsibilities and functions. Knowledge of current human resource principles, practices and processes and current federal and state laws, statues, regulations, and policies pertaining to human resources. Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. Proficiency in computer software applications and office support tools available. Desired Qualifications: Master's degree in Business Administration or related field. PHR, SPHR or SHRM HR professional education and/or certification. Experience working in an academic medical setting or hospital. Experience conducting investigations and recommending corrective/disciplinary actions. Work experience in a setting with a large number of employees and complexity (union environment). Position and Application Details: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as required to the submission: Resume Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu with any questions.