Human Resources Manager (HR GENERALIST 4

Job Summary

Under the direction of the VMTH Hospital Administrator, provides high level Human Resources consultation, analysis, advice, planning, and management in the areas of employee and labor relations, organizational development and change management, and the fiscal impacts/business plans involving of any proposed personnel changes. Oversees payroll, benefits and personnel functions in compliance with UCOP, UCD, and VMTH policies. Provides management advisement regarding collective bargaining mandates, VMTH administrative guidelines, and VMTH programs.

Serves as a VMTH liaison to the campus Employee and Labor Relations office. Provides to Directors and supervisors information, interpretation, and recommendations related to staff collective bargaining agreements. Provides oversight and monitoring of VMTH staff development for mandatory training to remain in compliance with California and Federal Labor laws, University employment policies and VMTH staff requirements.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH:
Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Apply By Date: August 25, 2026

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related area and /or equivalent experience and / or training.
• Experience with employee and labor relations in a union environment and negotiating complex HR issues.
• Experience implementing effective HR management, organizational development, change management, and staff development/training.
• Experience with analysis, interpretation and implementation of personnel policy and procedure, collective bargaining agreements and employment law, state and federal law, advising management and managing sensitive employee and labor relations issues.
• Experience recognizing and handling difficult/unpleasant situations and/or individuals, including distraught/agitated employees, and act as a conciliator and mediator to resolve conflict.
• Skill to develop effective working relationships with managers, supervisors, campus HR and other campus units.
• Skills to communicate in written form to address personnel issues.
• Skills to develop training programs, make presentations and conduct training to individuals and groups.

• HR experience within the University of California system, including knowledge of University bargaining unit agreements/contracts.
• Significant experience dealing with unions and progressive discipline.
• Experience in a veterinary or human hospital setting.
• HR credentials as a PHR, SHRM-CP or other comparable advanced HR qualifications.

• 60% - Employee & Labor Relations Management and Analysis
• 20% - Organizational Development Advising
• 10% - Supervision and Office Oversight
• 10% - Training Oversight and Management

VMTH is comprised of approximately 330 FTEs that include managers and supervisors, senior professionals, professionals and support staff, and 103 residents and interns. Staffs are represented by CX, EX, HX, TX, RX and SX bargaining units.

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Human Resources Manager to work alongside our world leading faculty clinicians and technicians, helping them teach the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community.

As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our supervisors are provided with the following benefits:

* Vacation - earn (3) three weeks per year!

* 14 paid Holidays annually

* Sick Leave - eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)

* Competitive pay

*$1,500 Continuing Education annual allowance

* 80 hours Paid CE annually (pro-rated based on appointment %)

* Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program

• Salary or Pay Range: $97,500.00 - $/year
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: 24
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  HR GENERALIST 4
• UC Job Code: 007597
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

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