Director, Human Resources, Penn Vet

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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Director, Human Resources, Penn Vet

Job Profile Title

Director D, Human Resources, School/ Center

Job Description Summary

This role provides and/or coordinates the delivery of a complete range of human resource services in a school or center, including compensation, staffing, training and development, staff relations, benefits, communications, policy development and interpretation, and organizational planning. Provides leadership in the direction, review, and continuous improvement of the human resources programs and services to fulfill the strategic plan of the organization

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Works in partnership with the senior management of the area/s and central Human Resources to provide expertise and consultation on all HR related issues. Plays a key leadership role with the primary responsibility for developing a collaborative process assuring the quality and continued development of programs and services
• Advises and consults with managers and supervisors on job design, job classification, and salary administration to ensure fair and competitive pay practices
• Oversees the hiring process; coordinates hiring requests for new and replacement positions; provides consultation on salary setting for new hires and promotions. Assesses staff training and development needs, coordinates training and development programs and the new employee orientation program for the area/s. Oversees staff relations for the assigned area. Assists in benefits administration.
• Provides analysis and recommendations to management regarding general HR policies and procedures; develops HR guidelines and procedures which are consistent with University guidelines and in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Provides guidance in the development and dissemination of human resources information to the assigned area/s in collaboration with central information providers (Human Resources, Finance, Provost etc.)
• Other duties and resp