Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Oct 30, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department	Chancellor - New Brunswick
Overview	Rutgers University-New Brunswick (RU-NB) is the flagship campus comprised of 12 degree granting schools, 5 centers, and administrative units, with an annual operating budget that exceeds $1.7 billion. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources reports to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration as well as a reporting relationship to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources New Brunswick. Rutgers University-New Brunswick (RU-NB) is the flagship campus comprised of 12 degree granting schools, 5 centers, and administrative units, with an annual operating budget that exceeds $1.7 billion. The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources reports to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration as well as a reporting relationship to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources. The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources will work in a fast-paced environment, managing various HR functions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional HR services across Rutgers University-New Brunswick. They will be responsible for implementing and managing HR policies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and providing guidance on complex HR matters. The position requires a proactive and strategic approach to address HR challenges and foster a positive work environment at RU-NB. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Serves as a strategic partner and liaison for human resource and payroll functions across all RU-NB units in close collaboration with University Human Resources. Leads initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee development. Works with the New Brunswick schools, centers/institutes, student support, and auxiliary units to serve as a central point of contact for operational and business process matters related to human resources and payroll. Works closely with a cross-functional team of professionals, including UHR, Labor Relations, Academic Labor Relations, to deliver HR services and manage issues jointly. Responsible for supporting units for effective management of policies and procedures across the campus and serves as a resource to problem solve and provide best practice solutions. Works collaboratively across RU-New Brunswick in delivering exceptional customer services, and guidance on employee relation matters, and provides accurate and timely administration of personnel policies and programs. Supports the Chancellor's Office in managing HR operations, overseeing staff personnel matters, recruitment, performance appraisals, promotions, and other personnel actions. Translates business needs and priorities into action through diligent project management and collaborative communications. Independently manages the above duties under the direction of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	10
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	138852.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	175750.00
Annual Maximum Salary	212647.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree preferably in human resources or related field. Seven (7) years of related human sources experience, preferably in a higher-educational environment.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreement compliance, Federal FMLA policy, and University HR regulations and policies. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to be a self- starter who can see the big picture and regularly take initiative to maintain a functional working environment. Ability to work with a diverse set of constituents with tact, discretion and diplomacy and have a strong customer-service oriented background (including anticipating the needs of staff, managers and director and taking appropriate initiative when warranted). Ability to deal with concurrent deadlines and sudden changes in priorities. Effective communication skills with Directors, departmental administrators, and staff in all areas - at all levels. Abiliy to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, confidential office. Intermediate to advanced-level knowledge of standard business office applications including Microsoft Office Suite, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat is required, as well as Visio.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft and/or Banner systems. Knowledge of HCM and human resources policies and procedures.
Equipment Utilized	HCM (Human Capital Management System). Oracle and/or Banner. MS Office. Adobe Acrobat. RIAS (Rutgers Integrated Administration System). ARS (Absence Reporting System). ATS (Applicant Tracking System). ROCS (Recruitment, Onboarding and Classification System).
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2543
Posting Open Date	10/30/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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