Director of Library Human Resources

University of Illinois Chicago
medical insurance, life insurance, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 25, 2025
Director of Library Human Resources Director of Library Human Resources Hiring Department: University Library Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1031750 Posting Close Date: April 15, 2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary Under administrative direction, the Director of Library Human Resources leads a human resources program that supports the strategic goals of the University Library. Provide oversight for all Library HR services, including HR operations, recruitment, training and organizational development, performance management, employee relations, policy interpretation, and the development and implementation of programs that support the mission and values of the Library. The Director of Library Human Resources provides counsel and expertise to Library leadership, managers, and employees on complex HR issues. Duties & Responsibilities: Partner with Library leadership to develop long and short-term goals and objectives for the overall Library human resources program in support of Library strategic and operational goals. Direct, oversee and manage the work of Library HR team members to ensure Library HR goals are met. Provide mentoring, guidance and feedback to support career development. Provide leadership and expertise to senior leaders, managers, and employees in all areas of human resources, including employee and labor relations, professional development and engagement, recruiting, performance management, and compensation. Serve as the liaison to various campus offices including UIC HR, Labor and Employee Relations, the Office of Access and Equity, Faculty Affairs and Legal Counsel to resolve HR matters. Oversee and continually improve operations and workflows for all Library HR processes (i.e. HRIS transactions, onboarding, offboarding, payroll, leaves of absence, etc). Facilitate the recruitment and retention of faculty, academic professionals, and Civil Service staff. Manage recruiting activities from initial recruitment through onboarding. Provide faculty affairs-related support to the dean and Library faculty on HR matters and facilitate faculty HR processes. Develop Library human resources policies and processes in accordance with established University policy; interpret HR policy and/or acceptable management practices to ensure fair and consistent application of University policies. Oversee leave of absence management and accommodation request processes for the University Library. Develop and coordinate employee programs to support professional development and engagement and foster an inclusive work environment. Provides regular reports and data analysis to Library leaders and stakeholders for compensation analysis and recommendations, tracking of HR metric and evaluation of HR programs and activities. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Minimum of 5 years of related and progressive Human Resources experience. Previous supervisory experience. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communications skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of discretion. Attention to detail. Strong critical-thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify organizational and business needs and drive continuous improvements. Excellent organization, administrative, and project management skills to prioritize and address multiple tasks. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a public academic institution. Salary and Benefits: The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Benefits for a twelve month appointment include 24 days vacation; 12 days annual sick leave with additional disability benefits; 11 paid holidays; medical insurance (contribution based on annual salary; coverage for dependents may be purchased); two dental plans available; life insurance paid for by the State; participation in one of the retirement options of the State Universities Retirement System compulsory (8% of salary is withheld and is tax exempt until withdrawal); no Social Security coverage, but Medicare payment is required. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Application Instructions: For fullest consideration, apply by April 7, 2025, with C.V, cover letter, and the name and contact information for at least three professional references. The position close date is April 15, 2025. All applicants must submit an online application through https://jobs.uic.edu/. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14456?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-7c867e0ac148f0479127fc53a6ca1377