Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:

The Manager, Human Resources serves as the lead HR professional for the School of Public Policy, overseeing the full lifecycle of human resources operations while also supporting faculty affairs and select operational functions. This role provides both strategic and operational HR leadership, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with University policies.
The position partners closely with School of Public Policy leadership, Faculty Affairs, and central university offices to manage recruitment, faculty appointments, contract administration, payroll coordination, immigration processes, and administrative operations, while also leading the development of internal policies, workflows, and staff engagement initiatives that support the Center's strategic and operational priorities.

Preferences:
Experience in higher education or academic/research environments
Experience with faculty affairs processes and academic appointments
Knowledge of immigration processes (H-1B, J-1)
Supervisory experience
HR operations and compliance expertise
Knowledge of faculty affairs and academic personnel processes
Process improvement and workflow design
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities across HR, faculty affairs, and operations
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years or more years of professional experience and one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or lead role.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of principles and techniques of written and oral communication, including methods for adapting communication style to different audiences.

Knowledge of documentation standards, procedures, and best practices for ensuring consistent and accurate team deliverables.

Knowledge of office productivity software such as Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace.

Skill in leading presentations and conducting training sessions for large groups.

Skill in collaborating effectively with Managers, Assistant Directors, and Directors to identify and resolve problems, implement improvements, and address ongoing issues.

Skill in coaching and mentoring team members to enhance performance, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development.

Ability to define deadlines, manage workloads, and maintain quality standards for deliverables.

Ability to comprehend and navigate complex interpersonal situations, applying empathy and discretion when addressing conflicts or sensitive matters.

Ability to implement and uphold documentation standards and procedures across all team functions.
Additional Job Details

Preferences:

• Experience in higher education or academic/research environments
• Experience with faculty affairs processes and academic appointments
• Knowledge of immigration processes (H-1B, J-1)
• Supervisory experience
• HR operations and compliance expertise
• Knowledge of faculty affairs and academic personnel processes
• Process improvement and workflow design
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across HR, faculty affairs, and operations
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• List of three professional references

Best Consideration Date:

• September 3, 2026

Open Until Filled:

• yes

Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required
No

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Department
PLCY-School of Public Policy

Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular

Salary Range
$84,960 - $93,952

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