Manager, Library Personnel Office - UC Davis Job Opportunity

Manager, Library Personnel Office (ANALYST III-SUPERVISOR)
VL# 9331 External
$3,652.00 - $6,208.00/Mo.
Final Filing Date 11-14-07
This position is located in: Shields Library and is not represented by a union.
Working hours: M-F, 8-5.

This External position is for UCD/UCDHS employees and the general public. Applications from the general public and UCD/UCDHS employees will be considered simultaneously.
The General Library consists of the Peter J. Shields Library, the Carlson Health Sciences Library and the Physical Sciences & Engineering Library in Davis, and the Blaisdell Medical Library in Sacramento. For more information about the General Library see http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu.

Responsibilities
Serve as Manager of the Library Personnel Office, a centralized personnel office supporting all employees of the General Library. Oversee the processing of employment, payroll, compensation, and benefits transactions for approximately 200 academic & staff employees and 200 student employees. Provide leadership for the automation of personnel actions. Provide staffing plans, develop position descriptions, and assess classifications. Direct staff recruitment and staff performance appraisal activities. Perform administrative analysis and statistical reporting. Advise University Librarian, senior administrative team, department heads, librarians and staff with regard to law, University policy, and collective bargaining unit contracts. Serve as liaison between the General Library and UCD Labor Relations, Benefits, Recruitment, Classification and Compensation, Student Employment, Disability Management, etc. Prepare or review all written documentation relating to staff corrective action. Analyze problems, recommend alternatives, mediate, and provide employee referrals to appropriate specialty services as needed. Coordinate supervisory and staff training programs.

Requirements
Demonstrated skills regarding the principles and practices of effective human resources and payroll management; ability to interpret and implement personnel policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Excellent analytical skills to research, collect, and interpret data and information. Strong problem-solving skills to independently define issues and implement solutions. Excellent writing skills to independently compose correspondence, reports, analysis, training material and evaluations. Knowledge of correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Skills to edit and revise the written work of others. Skills to investigate and collect relevant facts, identify and analyze key issues, research applicable policies and consider short- and long-term implications to make practical decisions and recommendations. Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret statistical records. Knowledge of benefits policies and procedures to include health benefits, disability, Family Medical Leave, and Worker’s Compensation (UC preferred). Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse workforce and to represent the General Library to various campus units including Office of the Provost, all units of Human Resources and Student Employment. Skill to develop training programs, make presentations and to conduct training to large and small groups. Strong computer skills with proficiency using spreadsheet, word processing, and database software, as well as computerized payroll/personnel and accounting systems and the internet. Knowledge of UC Payroll/Personnel System and the DaFIS accounting system preferred. Experience maintaining a high degree of discretion, integrity, and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy. Ability to maintain confidential records and disburse information in a manner consistent with policy. Strong supervisory skills to recruit, train, evaluate, motivate and build an effective service-oriented team environment.

Special Conditions of Employment
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Valid CA driver’s license required. No smoking in the building.

Application Process
Apply online at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers/Application_Process or apply at UC Davis Human Resources Administration Bldg., Orchard Park, Davis, Ca, 95616. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the Final Filing Date for consideration (postmarks are not acceptable). Required application materials are available at the UCD Human Resources Administration Building, or on the Internet: http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp. For additional information call: (530) 752-1760 or TDD Line: (530) 752-7140. UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.