Executive Director, Workforce Solutions and Analytics (BUS INTEL MGR 2)

The Executive Director, Workforce Solutions and Analytics oversees the 3 teams that make up the HR Workforce Solutions and Analytics which is embedded in Central HR and provides support across the enterprise at both UC Davis and UC Davis Health - the three teams are comprised of business systems analysts who specialize in employment data analytics, employment-related project management, and first and second tier support for applications specific to HR such as Job Builder and UCPath/HRIS. This role has significant responsibility to achieve broadly stated goals by establishing objectives and work plans and delegating assignments to subordinate managers. This leader develops, modifies, and implements strategic plans and policies that affect the development of data-driven solutions and analytics to drive optimal business operations. Evaluates recommendations for new initiatives. Proactively assesses risk to establish appropriate workflows and procedures so as to protect organizational assets and promote effective departmental operations. Determines strategies for developing HR programs, supporting HR initiatives, and improving HR services enterprise-wide. This includes lobbying support with key stakeholders and measuring impact.

Apply By Date:

Friday, October 31 at 11:59p Pacific; screening and selection can begin any time

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related disciplinary field such as Health Care, Business or IT Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated senior management experience specific to analytics and technology, including managing the full life cycle of related applications and support systems.
• Minimum ten (10) years of increasingly responsible and directly related experience, in an organization of significant size, diversity and complexity.
• Good working knowledge of Human Resorces principles, methodologies, and the tools, applications, and strategies used for current HR operations.
• Advanced leadership skills, with the ability to create and maintain a climate of collaboration and trust and apply advanced conflict resolution skills when needed.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking ability to analyze complex problems, formulate solutions and effectively convey those solutions clearly and concisely to senior leaders, managers and staff.
• Advanced leadership, relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to work effectively across all levels of management and staff.
• Highly proficient in all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Access), BI / database applications and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Business Intelligence, Program Management or HR industry Certifications.
• Demonstrated experience in large academic healthcare setting with knowledge of or ability to learn UC Davis Health organization, structure, clinical, research, and administrative departments.
• Advanced knowledge of specific functions in a university's HR management information systems. Advanced skills in strategy development, systems planning and change management. Proven ability to foster partnerships, achieve organizational goals and manage effectively within a unionized organization.
• Advanced knowledge of specific functions in a university's HR management information systems.
• Advanced skills in strategy development, systems planning and change management.
• Proven ability to foster partnerships, achieve organizational goals and manage effectively within a unionized organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Enterprise-Wide Oversight of HR Data Analytics, HR Applications, and HR Project Management (50%)

• Develops short and long-term business strategies for operating enterprise-wide HR applications which require data governance, first-tier support, and data analytics. Ensures implemented strategies deliver desired outcomes and align with HR strategic objectives.
• Collaborates with senior management in developing budgets and financial planning. Manages department resources and plans for future resource needs.
• Manages, plans, and administers day-to-day HRAD operations to ensure effective departmental and inter-departmental collaborations.
• Develops processes for benchmarking and creates reporting tools. Enhances reporting functionality to support consistent capture and dissemination of information.
• Accountable for the delivery of high-quality program support, issue resolution, consultation with L&OD staff and others to ensure end user competency of HR programs and applications.
• Applies advanced knowledge to inform, counsel, influence, and educate managers and leaders on fact-based decision making. Nutures strategic alliances within and outside of HR.
• Oversees the implementation of new initiatives or processes through subordinate managers. Leads, engages and develops staff to ensure continuity and quality of operations.
• Provides direction to subordinate managers with human resource issues. Responsible for recruitment, performance management, performance evaluation and corrective action.
• Exemplifies effective leadership and creates a culture of collaboration,innovation and achievement by engaging in location and systemwideinitiatives.
• Develops employment data dissemination strategies to achieve optimal coordination of data gathering, reporting, and analysis of information to improve decision making capacity. Ensures the delivery of major data-driven reporting and analytical solutions.
• Investigates, recommends and may lead efforts to implement new programs to improve data services and support.

Essential Strategic and Leadership Accountabilities (30%)

• Applies advanced knowledge to inform, counsel, influence, and educate managers and leaders on fact-based decision making. Nutures strategic alliances within and outside of HR.
• Oversees the implementation of new initiatives or processes through subordinate managers. Leads, engages and develops staff to ensure continuity and quality of operations.
• Provides direction to subordinate managers with human resource issues. Responsible for recruitment, performance management, performance evaluation and corrective action.

Leadership of Major HR Initiatives (20%)

• Exemplifies effective leadership and creates a culture of collaboration,innovation and achievement by engaging in location and systemwideinitiatives.
• Develops employment data dissemination strategies to achieve optimal coordination of data gathering, reporting, and analysis of information to improve decision making capacity. Ensures the delivery of major data-driven reporting and analytical solutions.
• Investigates, recommends and may lead efforts to implement new programs to improve data services and support.

Department Overview

HR Workforce Solutions and Analytics is a vital unit within Human Resources providing services for both UC Davis and UC Davis Health. The team's overarching goal is to provide first-tier level support for HR applications which are mostly hosted by Office of the President or cloud-based; providing industry-standard dashboards and reporting of employment-related data/data analytics; and providing expert project management support for all HR strategic initiatives.

The department is composed of three specialized teams:

• HR Applications, which is responsible for first-tier administration, support, and optimization of embedded HR applications, such as UCPath, UC's HRIS;
• HR Data Analytics, which delivers workforce/employment-related data dashboards, reporting, analytics, and insights to inform leadership and decision-making; and
• HR Project Management, which lends expertise and support for all projects within HR that are outlined in the HR Strategic Plan and Roadmap.

Department Specific Job Scope

HR Workforce Solutions & Analytics supports both UC Davis and UC Davis Health by providing enterprise-wide HR data, system support, and project management services. The department ensures reliable access to HR applications like UCPath and Job Builder, delivers workforce analytics and dashboards to inform strategic decisions, and manages HR projects aligned with the HR Strategic Plan. Together, the team drives data integrity, operational efficiency, and process improvement across the HR enterprise through integrated technology, analytics, and project leadership.

Position Information

• Salary Grade Range: $122,300.00 - $259,900.00
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: Grade 27
• UC Job Title: BUS INTEL MGR 2
• UC Job Code: 005704
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): N/A
• Location: UCDHAS Building (HSP165)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work requiring local residency)

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
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 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.

Special Requirements

• 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
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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

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