HR Administrator, Clinical Departments School of Medicine

HR Administrator, Clinical Departments (618840) | School of Medicine

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Benefits: All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Unit: School of Medicine (MBU)

Department: School of Medicine

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. VCU is an equal opportunity employer.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule following completion of the onboarding period.

• Oversees the day‑to‑day HR functions for the department in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with University and Health System policies and procedures.
• Serves as subject‑matter expert and internal resource for HR policy and procedures for staff and faculty, including recruitment, hiring/onboarding, performance management, process improvement, benefits/leaves, compensation, employee relations, payroll/timekeeping and terminations.
• Collaborates with Division Chairs and Department Administrators to initiate and complete recruitment processes in VCU Jobs/Page Up.
• Applies knowledge of administrative policies and procedures, federal and state laws and regulations, and HR rules.
• Maintains and communicates HR policies with respect to leaves, recruiting, compensation, etc., to department staff and faculty.
• Oversees departmental compliance with HR policy and procedure and other department‑level HR initiatives.
• Maintains all records, processing needs and changes for staff and faculty, including PAF changes.
• Attends all required training sessions/meetings to include HR partners.
• Updates Department Chair, Administrator, and Financial Manager on all HR related activities and policy/procedural changes.
• Creates and updates policies and procedures related to staff human resources activities and management.
• Counsels and guides Associate Administrators, Division Chairs and other supervisors on HR matters, including disciplinary procedures, recruitment, hiring, and staff development.
• Coordinates all VCUHS HR efforts and processes for the Department and each Division.
• Provides training to all staff and faculty for VCU and VCUHS initiatives, updates, and policy/procedure changes.

• Participates in special projects as identified in support of the School of Medicine, and VCU’s new Great Place policy and service delivery model.
• Provides back‑up support for the SOM HR team.

Position will remain open until filled.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in human resources management.
• Experience partnering with managers to resolve employee conflicts and situations in a timely manner.
• Strong consultative skills with a proven ability to develop relationships and build partnerships with internal teams and stakeholders in a diverse organization.
• Ability to exercise strong attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment and to set/meet deadlines, organize workload and juggle changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately and with discretion.
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply HR policies, state and federal regulations and protocols.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision as well as in a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical skills; ability to make independent decisions and serve as a consultant to other administrative staff regarding policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility…