JOB SUMMARY:

Provides specialized guidance and support of human resource-related operations in assigned area.  Communicates and provides guidance on human resource services, initiatives, and programs to customers. Manages daily activities in Human Resources specialty with moderate supervision required.  Assists in the development of human resources policies, programs and practices and is responsible for implementation and administration.  

ESENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Organizational Development

• Provides leadership, consultation and guidance to customers regarding development-related issues.
• Assesses customer training and/or development needs and meets need by delivering training or identifying appropriate resource.
• Develops and conducts standard presentations/training classes.
• Develops and conducts team building and facilitated retreats/meetings.
• Coordinates and facilitates process redesign and mapping.
• Monitors and evaluates training/consulting outcomes.
• Provides data analysis of developmental initiatives and outcomes.
• Assists in the development of Succession Planning.
• Assists in the development of leadership and other custom curriculum.
• Provides feedback and interpretation to customers in the survey and profiling process.

Compensation

• Provides support and analysis for executive compensation, management positions (A&P), the classified pay plan, and non-teaching positions as needed.
• Evaluates and analyzes positions, job descriptions, and career ladders.
• Supports and maintains the total reward compensation program, including individual and group incentive programs.
• Supports and maintains the You Count! Employee satisfaction survey program and process.
• Evaluates jobs using Hay Guide Chart methodology and makes recommendations on positions, job descriptions, and career ladders. 
• Participates in and coordinates salary surveys.
• Provides data analysis related to market, internal equity and trends.
• Participates in the implementation, testing and support of compensation computer applications to streamline and automate work processes.
• Provides advice and guidance to department consultants regarding compensation initiatives.
• Coordinates special projects and provide leadership in identifying and resolving compensation issues.
• Assists in the development and implementation of compensation programs.

Employee Relations

• Interprets Human Resources policies and procedures, working with institutional leaders and management.
• Consults with managers on appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Facilitates reductions-in-force as necessary.
• Works with Affirmative Action to facilitate the resolution of grievances and appeals.

Management, Professional and Technical Recruiters

• Performs searches for A&P, key management and highly specialized classified positions requiring national searches.
• Coordinates with Department Consultants, Compensation and Employee Relations to ensure a smooth recruitment and hiring process.

• Sources, networks, cold-calls and screens applicants for A&P, key management and highly specialized classified positions.
• Coordinates with Affirmative Action regarding applicants for A&P positions.
• Develops qualifying questions for applicants and assists departments with interviewing and legal questions.
• Identifies pay or HR policy issues that are a hindrance to hiring and/or retention efforts and notifies appropriate HR area to identify potential solutions.
• Provides career counseling for VIP searching.
• Maintains strong relationships with institutional leadership to ensure a clear understanding of UTMB direction and to stay on the cutting edge in matching applicants to institutional needs.

Department Consultants

• Provides advice, guidance and technical support to assigned departments
• Anticipates customer needs based on market, recruitment, legislative, and legal trends.
• Investigates, evaluates and makes recommendations regarding HR issues.
• Facilitates department usage of the Performance Management Program.
• Facilitates the development of career ladders, including job design, job evaluation and compensation.
• Conducts job evaluations utilizing Hay Guide Charts to evaluate existing and new jobs.
• Obtains and analyzes market data to determine internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Works with Compensation regarding the creation of new positions and the evaluation of multiple positions in a job family.
• Provides guidance to customers regarding employee discipline issues.
• Provides support to Employee Relations in the coordination of RIFs.
• Proactively responds to customer requests in a timely manner.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Competent HR professional
• Moderate knowledge of Human Resources and employment law
• Strong partnership and broad understanding of the customer’s business and current issues
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills
• Increasing level of impact and influence with customers
• Ability to deal with difficult customers to gain consensus
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to provide two or more options for problem-solving
• Competent use of personal computers and general office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook electronic mail
• Developing leadership experience
• Project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent and 3 years of directly-related exempt level experience. 

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment, campus meeting rooms.  Requires ability to move between buildings across campus. 

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

 ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER.

 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY