Senior Division Director - Human Resources

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Description

This position serves as the Human Resources leader for Winship Cancer Institute, an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.  Winship is a matrix cancer center that serves as the organizing hub of all cancer related research and clinical care across Emory University and Emory Healthcare. The role aligns as a liaison and collaborative partner with Emory University Human Resources and Emory Healthcare Human Resources. The position supervises staff and reports to the Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Business Officer for Winship.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership and strategic direction for human resources for a division or school and ensures compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Participates in the strategic succession planning process, generally serves as a member of the senior leadership team and facilitates partnerships across the University.
• Leads processes related to recruitment, employee relations, performance management, reclassifications, promotions and terminations.
• Serves as a liaison with the University Human Resources Division and Faculty/Staff Assistance Program.
• Consults with supervisors and managers regarding staffing needs; is responsible for job and salary documentation and the review of reclassification and promotion requests and changes in organizational structure.
• Assesses training needs; develops in-house workshops/seminars and identifies other training resources, as appropriate.
• Reviews and approves supplemental pay requests and other position and pay transactions.
• Leads the performance management process, ensuring the regular and timely evaluation for staff.
• Contributes to the culture and employee development focus for the division/school.
• Participates in or leads other staff or faculty related programs/initiatives as needed.
• May oversee faculty appointment processes. Supervises staff and generally reports to the Chief Business Office, Dean, VP or equivalent.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field and eight years of human resources experience including HR management experience.
• Experience working with more than one HR specialty strongly preferred.
• Certification as a Senior Human Resources Professional preferred.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 

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Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at [email protected] or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.