Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and dotted line reporting to the University Librarian and Vice Provost of Digital Scholarship (UL/VP), the Director of Human Resources (HR) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and management of all academic and staff HR and personnel activities, many of a confidential nature. The Director establishes unit's goals and objectives and manages a team of HR professionals responsible for the Library's HR activities. As a member of the Library's management team the Director advises senior leaders and department heads on all matters related to academic and staff personnel and HR issues. Recommend and develop HR initiatives and procedures that support divisional and organizational goals, reinforcing alignment with the mission and values.
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Finance, the HR Director is responsible for providing HR leadership, direction and management support to senior management, department heads, supervisors, staff (academic and non-academic, represented and non-represented).
Apply By Date: March 10, 2026
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Progressively increasing responsibility and experience in providing and managing human resources in a large complex organization on a strategic level, including supervising and developing HR staff to achieve team and organizational goals.
- Leadership experience including understanding the importance of cultivating relationships within and outside of the organization to represent the library with a high degree of professionalism and integrity; and to accomplish goals with measurable results and empower others to do the same, including guiding managers on sensitive employee and labor relations issues and processes such as recruiting and hiring employees, performance management, counseling, and corrective action.
- Extensive experience with principles and practices of HR management, including recruitment, classification and compensation administration, employee and labor relations, collective bargaining agreements and performance management.
- Experience providing advice and counsel to all levels of the organization, including influencing leadership without having direct authority.
- Experience collecting, evaluating and summarizing information into report form with the skill to distill data into a concise analysis with clear recommendations that consider impact, risk, and long term need and identify improvement opportunities.
- Experience working in a professional environment with skill to exercise political acumen in handling and responding to sensitive or difficult situations diplomatically.
- Experience working in public higher education settings.
- Demonstrated ability in advising senior leaders and facilitating highly charged and strategic discussions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferably formal training or certification in change management (such as Prosci)
- Advanced education in organizational development, leadership, or organizational effectiveness.
- Demonstrated experience working with UC policies and procedures, including automated systems and software programs.
- Experience leading department-wide culture or change initiatives, and coaching senior leaders on culture, change, and organizational effectiveness.
- Experience evaluating workplace climate, organizational health, and/or engagement efforts.
- Familiarity and knowledge of academic and staff bargaining units.
- Ability to plan and facilitate meetings, workshops, and other programs designed to engage diverse audiences and foster a culture of belonging, inclusion, and positive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- 40% - Human Resources Management & Leadership
- 30% - Strategic Planning & Leadership
- 15% - Employee & Labor Relations
- 15% - Organizational Development
Department Overview
The UC Davis Library is a hybrid digital and physical work environment that values collegiality, respect for one another, and ongoing personal and professional development. https://staff.library.ucdavis.edu/dept/hr/library-expectations-for-all-personnel/
The physical facilities of the library comprise the Peter J. Shields Library in Davis and the Blaisdell Medical Library at the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento. For more information about the library, visit http://library.ucdavis.edu/about.
POSITION INFORMATION
- Salary or Pay Range: $102,400.00 - $202,400.00/year
- Salary Frequency: Annual
- Salary Grade: 25
- UC Job Title: HR MGR 1
- UC Job Code: 000624
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8-5
- Location: Davis, CA
- Union Representation: No
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
Physical Demands
- Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands
- Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Work a flexible schedule which may include working irregular shifts, weekends, holidays and evenings on short notice to meet operational needs. Work with frequent interruptions.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.
As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere
To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
University of California - Davis
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, remote work
Feb 24, 2026