HR Manager — Academic Instructor Programs

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education allowance

Staff Education Reimbursement

Job summary

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) seeks an HR Manager to lead its instructor management function, standardize onboarding and agreements, and align HR policies with the Academic Personnel Manual. The role partners with IT and program staff, and reports to the HR Director in a strategic capacity.

The role supervises HR Generalists supporting ~270 staff/academic employees and 700 instructors, driving proactive HR delivery and standardized processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related area.
• Five+ years HR experience, including policy interpretation and procedures.
• At least two years supervising HR staff.
• Experience creating standardized HR procedures and templates.
• Experience leading cross-functional process-improvement projects.
• Ability to convey complex HR information clearly to varied audiences.
• Proven ability to handle difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee instructor management and onboarding standardization.
• Lead agreement administration and training compliance.
• Collaborate with IT and program staff on workflows.
• Partner with Academic Affairs HR Generalist.
• Coach and supervise HR Generalists to ensure timely service delivery.
• Advance proactive, prevention-focused HR practices.

Skills

Leadership

Policy communication

Process improvement

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

HR certification (PHR/SHRM-CP)

Tools

SmartSheet

HRIS (UC HR systems)

Job description

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) seeks an HR Manager to lead its instructor management function, standardize onboarding and agreements, and align HR policies with the Academic Personnel Manual. The role partners with IT and program staff, and reports to the HR Director in a strategic capacity.

The role supervises HR Generalists supporting ~270 staff/academic employees and 700 instructors, driving proactive HR delivery and standardized processes.