HR Policy Specialist

Key Responsibilities

30% - Leads efforts to analyze and organize highly complex projects across a broad spectrum of staff human resources policies, programs, systems, and processes, including policy and program development. Assists with consultation on program implementation, communication with UC locations, and policy compliance efforts. 20% - Develops proposals and recommendations to provide a forward-looking, strategic direction for Systemwide HR Policy. Researches and summarizes HR best practices. Proactively identifies challenging organizational issues, develops solutions, and recommends courses of action. Researches proposed legislation and assists with determining its impact.

20% - Assists UC campuses and other UC locations with answering interpretation questions about policies and programs. Provides high-quality service to HR Policy contacts and other internal and external clients.

20% - Uses discretion and diplomacy to solve sensitive problems and implement initiatives with high-level internal and external contacts. Collaborates and coordinates with partners across the system, including senior management, Labor Relations, Academic Personnel, Government Relations, and UC Legal. Navigates complex social and bureaucratic environments.

10% - Uses HR analytics to identify areas of impact for Systemwide HR Policy and coordinates reporting efforts.

Experience

Required Qualifications

Minimum 8 years’ experience writing and interpreting policy, legislation, or legal documents

Minimum 8 years’ experience using critical thinking and judgment to analyze complex problems and propose solutions

Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications

Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking skills

Ability to write clearly and with precision

Good judgment and strong discretion

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to collaborate with all levels of internal and external partners

Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques

Ability to manage the needs of multiple constituents to get to consensus

Ability to complete projects in tight time frames as needed

Fluency with standard computer programs, such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Preferred Qualification Understanding of HR analytics and impact of legislation on HR policies and programs