Manager, Human Resources & Academic Personnel

Applicants must submit both a resume and a cover letter to be considered for this position.

This position requires the incumbent to work on site at UCLAs campus a minimum of 2 days per week.

Under the general guidance of the Senior Director, Personnel & Operations, the Manager of Human Resources & Academic Personnel provides strategic leadership and oversight of all staff, student, and academic personnel functions for the School of Education & Information Studies (Ed&IS). The Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of comprehensive human resources and academic personnel services, including recruitment, appointments, onboarding, payroll, compensation, employee and labor relations, and performance management. The position ensures compliance with University policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal and state regulations, while upholding fiduciary responsibility for staffing, compensation, and payroll administration. The Manager exercises a high level of independent judgment in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex and sensitive issues, consulting with the Senior Director as appropriate. In the absence of the Senior Director, the Manager assumes full decision-making authority for staff and academic human resources matters, as needed. Serving as a key advisor to School leadership, the Manager provides expert guidance to the Dean, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and senior managers on workforce strategy, academic personnel matters, and organizational effectiveness. The incumbent leads the development and implementation of HR and academic personnel strategies, programs, and initiatives that support the School's mission, strategic priorities, and commitment to equity and inclusion. The Manager leads a team of Human Resources professionals across both staff and academic personnel functions, providing mentorship, training, performance management, and ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality, consistent service delivery. The incumbent fosters a collaborative, service-oriented team culture and ensures staff are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and resources necessary to effectively support managers, employees, and organizational goals. The role oversees all local HR and Academic operations, including staff compensation, classification, employee and labor relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions, consulting with Campus Human Resources (CHR), Academic Personnel Office (AAPO), and other central offices as appropriate. The Manager advises managers and supervisors on recruitment strategies, organizational restructuring, and workforce planning, informed by ongoing analysis of departmental needs and University-wide trends. The incumbent develops and applies market-based and cross-campus compensation comparisons to support pay equity and ensures adherence to approved payroll budgets, including those related to contracts and grants. In addition, the Manager recommends, develops, and implements department-wide HR and Academic Personnel strategies and programs that enhance organizational effectiveness and support the mission and long-term goals of Ed&IS. The Manager applies advanced expertise to resolve highly complex issues; conducts comprehensive analyses of policies, workforce data, and organizational practices; and develops recommendations for senior leadership. The Manager provides guidance to managers and supervisors on compensation programs, personnel policies, and HR best practices; advises employees on sensitive and complex workplace matters; and identifies opportunities for systemic improvements, including training, process enhancements, and organizational changes. The position works closely with Campus Labor and Employee Relations on matters affecting the School's employee population, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance processes, and may serve as the School's representative in related proceedings.