Under general direction of the Director of Human Resources, the HR Manager leads CPE's instructor management function, standardizing onboarding, agreement administration, training compliance, and performance processes for the by-agreement instructor population across the division. Leads the update and launch of the Instructor Services Agreement alongside a redesigned compensation agreement and supporting workflows, partnering with the IT team and program staff who work directly with instructors. Works closely with the Academic Affairs HR Generalist as a strategic thought partner on CPE's academic employees, ensuring alignment with Academic Personnel Manual (APM) policy. Serves as a resource to managers and staff on recruitment and HR policy questions, escalating complex or sensitive matters to the HR Director.
The HR Manager s upervises a team of HR Generalists supporting CPE's approximately 270 staff and academic employees and 700 instructors, providing day-to-day direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure timely, consistent HR service delivery.
This role will help advance CPE HR's shift from a reactive, fire-fighting model to a proactive, prevention-focused function by building standardized processes, adopting technology and tools that improve efficiency and transparency, and coaching the team to anticipate and resolve issues before they escalate.
Apply By Date: November 24, 2026QualificationsMinimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position - Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including experience interpreting and applying personnel policies, employment laws, and organizational procedures.
- Minimum two years of experience directly supervising or formally leading professional HR staff, including assigning work, establishing priorities, coaching employees, and evaluating performance.
- Experience in developing, documenting, and implementing standardized HR procedures, templates, and job aids for consistent use across a diverse workforce
- Experience leading cross-functional process-improvement, workflow-design, or system-implementation projects from planning through rollout.
- Experience identifying recurring problems and root causes and design standardized, technology-enabled processes that shift a team from reactive troubleshooting to proactive, prevention-focused service delivery.
- Ability to communicate complex or sensitive HR information clearly and professionally to employees, managers, instructors, and cross-functional partners with varied levels of HR knowledge.
- Demonstrated ability to handle difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively.
Preferred Qualifications - PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification.
- Working knowledge of the university's HR information systems.
- Knowledge of UC and UC Davis personnel policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Working knowledge of Academic Personnel Manual (APM) policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of SmartSheet functionality.
Key Responsibilities - 60% - Academic Instructor Management
- 30% - Team Supervision & Operations/ Recruitment & Onboarding Oversight
- 10% - HR Program Administration, Process Improvement & Policy Implementation
Department OverviewUC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the workforce development and lifelong learning arm of the university. The division maintains the most diverse portfolio on campus, including online professional courses and certificates, contract training for public and private organizations and state agencies, online graduate degrees in partnership with UC Davis colleges, international academic and cultural exchange programs, pre-college programs and more.
UC Davis CPE is a global leader in continuing education. With nearly 90,000 annual enrollments in professional, academic and enrichment courses and millions of enrollments in Massive Open Online Courses, CPE serves lifelong learners in the growing Sacramento region, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. CPE is the campus leader in online education, supporting schools and colleges across UC Davis in their efforts to make learning accessible. CPE employs approximately 270 employees and draws on the expertise of approximately 700 instructors.
POSITION INFORMATION - Salary or Pay Range: $97 , 500.00 - $182 , 700.00 /yr. (Department budgeted salary range: $125,000 - $150,000/yr. Commensurate with experience.)
- Salary Frequency: Annual
- Salary Grade: 24
- UC Job Title: HR SUPV 2
- UC Job Code: 007700
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100 %
- Shift (Work Schedule): M-F: 8am-5pm
- Location: Sacramento, CA
- Union Representation: No
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
BenefitsOutstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees .
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life , short/long term disability , pet insurance , legal coverage , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave , Family & Medical Leave , Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
- Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
- Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees
Physical Demands - Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands - Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours
Mental Demands - Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work EnvironmentUC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support onboarding sessions, Lunch and Learn programming, or other CLT events.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position - This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support onboarding sessions, Lunch and Learn programming, or other CLT events.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position - This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
