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UW Foundation, Employment Manager

University of Wyoming
Commensurate with education and experience
remote work
United States, Wyoming, Laramie
Jan 09, 2025
UW Foundation, Employment Manager The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University's Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! JOB TITLE: UW Foundation - Employment Manager JOB PURPOSE: As the University of Wyoming Foundation Employment Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building a workplace that thrives on trust, service, and a shared commitment to excellence. Charged with attracting and nurturing top-tier talent, you will help build and sustain a dynamic culture that empowers a growing team of professionals dedicated to advancing the mission of the University of Wyoming. This is more than an HR role-it's an opportunity help the UW Foundation cultivate a workplace defined by collaboration, innovation, and continual growth. Reporting to the Vice President for Financial Services, this role oversees the Foundation's Human Resources programs, ensuring the implementation of policies, procedures, recruitment, and training initiatives for the division or department. The position also supports upper management as needed and acts as the primary liaison with the UW HR department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead HR Initiatives: Under the direction of the Vice President for Financial Services, spearhead activities related to staffing, employee education, training, management development, employee relations, affirmative action, and performance management. HR Expertise & Support: Provide valuable HR guidance and information to the management team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the department. Consultation & Representation: Answer HR-related questions, consult with department leaders, and represent the department in personnel-related hearings and investigations. Onboarding Excellence: Develop, plan, and facilitate engaging onboarding programs to ensure new employees feel welcome and equipped for success. Employee Guidance: Advise and counsel employees on handbook policies, employee rights, and the dispute process, helping them navigate their options for resolution. HR & Payroll Management: Process or supervise delegation of HR & payroll actions for job changes, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and separations, ensuring accurate and timely handling. Exit Interviews & Separation Management: Conduct exit interviews to gather insights on employee separations and maintain comprehensive personnel files for administrative professional positions. Organizational Development: Manage the hiring process, employee performance reviews, job audits, and training programs, working closely with upper management to drive growth and development. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: Master Policy and Compliance: Develop expert knowledge of government, University, and specialized regulations impacting personnel and financial operations. Serve as the go-to resource for interpreting and applying these policies to ensure smooth, compliant processes. Be the Key Connector: Act as a critical liaison between departments, campus leadership, and external agencies, building relationships that drive collaboration and success. Embrace Diverse Opportunities: Tackle a variety of dynamic, value-driven tasks that enhance operations and provide opportunities for personal contribution and growth. Drive Performance Excellence: Actively engage in setting, tracking, and achieving meaningful performance goals, aligning personal accomplishments with organizational success. Commit to Continuous Learning: Participate in impactful training and professional development activities that elevate your expertise and advance your career. Lead Talent Acquisition Initiatives: Champion recruitment efforts for Foundation positions by identifying, researching, and leveraging the most effective tools and strategies to attract and secure top talent. Manage Resources Efficiently: Oversee the HR Department's operating budget with precision, ensuring effective allocation and use of funds. Foster Engagement and Connection: Create meaningful opportunities for employee engagement and collaboration through innovative event planning. Organize and coordinate engaging initiatives like quarterly staff meetings, "Breakfast with Leadership," and other team-focused activities, ensuring every detail - including refreshments - contributes to a welcoming, inspiring environment. This role offers the chance to bring energy, expertise, and creativity to a forward-thinking team. Make an impact that truly matters!. COMPETENCIES: Sharp Attention to Detail: A keen eye for accuracy and precision, ensuring all tasks and processes are flawlessly executed. Analytical Thinking (Analysis/Problem Identification): Strong problem identification and analytical skills to address challenges and provide effective solutions. Consistency: A commitment to maintaining high standards and dependable results, day in and day out. Integrity: Upholding honesty, transparency, and ethical practices in all actions and decisions. Service-Driven Mindset (Service Orientation): A customer-focused approach that prioritizes the needs of employees and the organization. Collaborative Team Player (Teamwork): Thrives in a team environment, actively contributing to shared goals through cooperation and mutual support. Dynamic Work Tempo: Able to maintain high energy and adapt to a fast-paced, ever-evolving work environment. REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience: At least 5 years of HR experience. Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: HRCI or SHRM certification. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: In-depth knowledge of Human Resources concepts, policies, and procedures. Experience with employee hiring procedures, ensuring smooth onboarding processes. Experience with employee development strategies, performance management systems, and best practices. Proficiency with HR computerized systems and emerging technologies. Time and records management principles to ensure efficiency. Experience with providing expert-level HR consulting and strategic advice to leadership and employees. Analyze reports and data metrics to track and optimize HR effectiveness REQUIRED MATERIALS: Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references. This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 1/29/2025 will receive full consideration. HIRING STATEMENT: UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. ABOUT LARAMIE: The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university. Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ Job Identification: 243827 Apply Before: Job Schedule: Full Time Locations: 16th & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US Posted Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40 Travel: No To apply, visit https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/243827/?lastSelectedFacet=TITLES&selectedTitlesFacet=Part-Time+Worker%253BFaculty%252FAcademic%253BClassified+Staff%253BAdministrative%252FExecutive Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-49bfabcd04069544b03d21257ce71f12