Strategic HR Leader for Academic & Faculty Affairs (Hybrid)

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington School of Public Health in Seattle is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to advise on academic personnel matters, policy implementation, and workforce strategy within the Dean’s Office. You will partner with leadership to ensure compliant HR practices and strategic HR initiatives across SPH.

The role blends academic HR leadership with university-wide collaboration, including governance of HR systems, recruitment, and policy development, with a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years HR experience in a university setting with supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic personnel policies, procedures, and cyclical review processes for SPH.
• Consult department chairs and HR managers on complex academic personnel matters.
• Oversee academic personnel actions including appointments, promotions, tenure, and sabbaticals.
• Provide strategic HR guidance on workforce planning, engagement, and compliance.
• Lead HR system governance and change management within the School.

Skills

HR leadership

Policy interpretation

Consultation

Stakeholder collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

University of Washington School of Public Health in Seattle is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to advise on academic personnel matters, policy implementation, and workforce strategy within the Dean’s Office. You will partner with leadership to ensure compliant HR practices and strategic HR initiatives across SPH.

The role blends academic HR leadership with university-wide collaboration, including governance of HR systems, recruitment, and policy development, with a hybrid work