Associate Dean of Human Resources

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC SOM Human Resources is seeking an Associate Dean to lead the development and execution of HR strategies aligned with UNC Health Care's system-wide vision. This role provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs to the executive management team and key stakeholders, driving workforce planning and organizational development across the health system.

The position requires extensive experience in people management, change leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure

Qualifications

• Requires solving complex problems with long-term impact.
• Excellent project management and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads HR strategies to support system mission and strategy.
• Leads executive team with advisory on organizational and people issues.
• Directs HR leaders across recruiting, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and HRIS.

Skills

People management

Project management

Change management

Strategic leadership

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

Responsible for providing leadership in the development and execution of School of Medicine Human Resources and its relationship to UNC Health Care. This position establishes and implements HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the system's strategic vision. The Associate Dean of Human Resources provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to the executive management team and appropriate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Human Resources - Develops and leads the Human Resource strategies, including plans, policies and systems, to support the mission and strategy of the system. Leads the strategy behind the development of a robust workforce plan for the long-term future of the system. Benchmarks the broader healthcare industry to stay current on trends affecting the talent pipeline. Actively participates as a member of the executive team on strategic business direction of the organization. Operates as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing advice and counsel to all members of the executive team on organizational and people issues. Directs a team of HR leaders in recruiting, employee relations, organizational development, compensation, benefits, and HRIS. Identifies and mitigates risk across the system related to all aspects of talent, health and workforce safety issues and ensures appropriate compliance with federal and state employment laws. Leads continuous improvement to enhance HR value and establish data metrics.
• Leading People - Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence and by promoting the organization's vision internally and externally. Delegates' responsibility clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Leads in a deliberate and predictable way and operates with transparency. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Leading Change - Acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action. Brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Establishes an organizational vision and implements it in a continuously changing environment. Is open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others.
• Results Driven - Exceeds organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement. Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care. Makes well-informed, timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unfavorable results. Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services. Leads the budgeting process. Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities, monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies, and identifies cost-effective approaches.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Master's degree required.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• No licensure or certification required.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Requires a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience, with at least ten (10) years of people management experience.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Solves complex problems that may have a long-term impact on the business function/line of business. Develops innovative ideas and solutions with significance to the organization's future. Identifies problem areas and skill gaps proactively and addresses them appropriately. Excellent project management and change management skills for designing and implementing Entity, Triangle, or System initiatives in a complex environment.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: UNC SOM Human Resources

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC: Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Department Contact: Jayne Ashby/[e-mail]

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.