Associate Director, HR

Job Description

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for an Associate Director, HR.

About this Opportunity

The Associate Director serves as the department’s senior administrative leader responsible for workforce strategy, organizational planning, and HR governance oversight for a workforce of over 1,400. This position ensures effective coordination of recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, and workforce planning activities, functioning as the department’s primary liaison to the School’s integrated resource teams (IR). The Associate Director is a principal liaison to the Department Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration and uses critical independent judgment, decision‑making, problem‑solving, and analysis in the management of the activities of the office and in meeting departmental priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Principal liaison to the Department Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration and uses critical independent judgment, decision‑making, problem‑solving, and analysis in the management of the activities of the office and in meeting departmental priorities. Provide strategic guidance regarding workforce planning, organizational design, and staffing models. 20%
• Responsible for providing UW, Federal, and State policy level analysis to the Vice Chair of Finance and Administration, Chair, and is a member of the senior administrative leadership team and department leadership council. Interpret institutional policy and assess impact on department operations including providing advice to leadership on risk mitigation and compliance strategy. 20%
• Responsible for administering the University's policies for hiring and managing faculty, staff, and trainees within the Department as well as administering the University's ethics policies and overseeing the compliance of outside work rules. This position is presented with a variety of complex HR problems daily by faculty and staff leadership and is expected to offer accurate and quick solutions. 20%
• Serve as the central coordination point for faculty and staff administrative matters, integrating academic HR, staff workforce planning, research administration, and operational priorities. Ensure seamless coordination between divisions and School of Medicine Integrated Resources, Staff HR and Academic HR, and other institutional partners. 20%
• Manage team of 7 classified and professional staff responsible for academic and staff employee lifecycle management for a complex department of over 1,400 individuals. Developing staff capability and ensuring alignment with institutional workforce strategies. 10%
• Oversee the diverse HR related communication needs of the Department and the continual need to develop timely and accurate messaging to a complex and diverse audience. 5%
• Integral member of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion council, partnering with the Department Chair, Vice Chair of Finance and Administration, Service Chiefs and EDI Council Co‑Chairs on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives for the department. Monitor trends in turnover, leave utilization, and workforce performance indicators. 5%

Application Requirement

This recruitment requires a cover letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be forwarded to the hiring department.

Please address the following in your cover letter:

• Ability to work effectively with the Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration providing them with executive and actionable advice.
• Self‑starter who works successfully from stated goals without instruction with the ability to work independently (exceptional organizational, planning, time‑management skills and initiative).
• Collaborative – proven excellence with the ability to partner with colleagues leading to successful outcomes and more efficient and effective processes.
• Successful experience with large and complex academic departments with interconnected research, teaching and clinical missions.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in health care, business or related degree.
• Minimum four years’ experience in a healthcare or higher education environment and demonstrated success in the management of complex programs, activities or units.

Additional Qualifications.

• Solid understanding of State and Federal policies related to human resources.
• Ability to work effectively with the Chair and Vice Chair of Finance and Administration providing them with executive and actionable advice.
• History of working with confidential information and ability to take appropriate action.
• Successful history and ability to work on large, complex projects in a deadline driven environment.
• Self‑starter who works successfully from stated goals without instruction with the ability to work independently (exceptional organizational, planning, time‑management skills and initiative).
• Collaborative – proven excellence with the ability to partner with colleagues leading to successful outcomes and more efficient and effective processes.
• Must be a seasoned supervisor who can work well with and lead a diverse team.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Desired

• Demonstrated knowledge of UW administrative and management procedures.
• Proven expertise at managing human resources at a UW departmental level.
• Successful experience with large and complex academic departments with interconnected research, teaching and clinical missions.

Working Conditions

Hybrid Remote/In Office. With in person flexibility depending on the needs of Department leadership and an expectation of 2-3 days onsite per week on average.

This position requires an individual who is organized, works well under stress, and can juggle competing priorities. The position demands a flexible schedule and the ability to work flexible hours due to workload and deadlines. This position requires excellent communication skills and awareness of ethical and political ramifications of decisions. A grasp of the overall mission and objectives of the department within the UW School of Medicine is essential. The individual must be self‑motivated, and able to work collaboratively as well as independently.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$95,400.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$160,008.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law ( .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.