HUMAN RESOURCES PARTNER MANAGER

To independently manage human resources services to employees within a large complex department(s), college, or school. To collaborate with the VP, CIO, Dean, or Executive Director of Administrative Operations in the strategic coordination and managing of the fast-paced and ever changing environment of Human Resources (HR) for a large department, school, or unit. To collaborate with Central HR and assist in all aspects of recruitment, compensation, benefits administration, employee training, employee relations, employee services, and equity coordination. To serve as first point of contact for Human Resource Partner (HRP) related issues within the unit. To direct and communicate HR initiatives. To manage and supervise processes of UAB entities. To develop, maintain, implement, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) according to UAB policies; responsible for dissemination and implementation of all HR related changes and updates. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. Strategic HR Leadership People Strategy Creates and executes the SON people strategy, including organizational design, competency coaching, career development, internal movement, retention strategies, talent acquisition strategies, and succession planning. Provides strategic direction and counsel to Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and administrators on faculty recruitment, retention, evaluation, promotion, remuneration, contract development, and professional development. Leads the planning and implementation of operational plans, including reporting, credentialing, faculty and staff development, HR issues, and accreditation preparation. 

II. HR Operations Employee Lifecycle Management Directs all administrative HR processes, including hiring, onboarding, performance appraisals, and HR relations for all employees. Oversees position development, classification, compensation analysis, employee relations advisement, training and development, and employee evaluation processes. Ensures continuous improvement of tracking databases and systems to maintain accuracy in reporting. Oversees payroll management, ensuring biweekly payroll and non-recurring elements are processed accurately and in alignment with University policies. Directs recruitment and hiring processes for staff positions; creates new positions and evaluates existing roles to ensure appropriate classification Coordinates recruitment activities with University HR and SON stakeholders; reports annually on recruitment, reclassification, promotion, and departure activities. Evaluates job positions, promotions, and compensation proposals for prospective and current employees. Directs and oversees new hire, reclassification, and termination processes; ensures personnel data is current and accurate. Serves as the administrator for the Campus Time and Attendance program and oversees the HR staff provides training for employees. Provides advisement and support to supervisors regarding performance management, disciplinary notifications, disciplinary meetings, and terminations. Communicates and advises supervisors and employees on employment-related policies, procedures, rules, laws, and regulations; ensures appropriate documentation is maintained. Training, Development Supervisor Capability Building Faculty Affairs Leadership Oversees all faculty personnel actions and ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and external regulations, including affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements. Serves as liaison between the Dean's Office and the Provost Office Faculty Affairs. Oversees administrative operations of the SON Faculty Organization APT Committee, including promotion and tenure processes, prior reviews, biennial reviews, guideline approvals, elections, and maintenance of the promotion/t