Human Resources Manager - Radiology

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Radiology is seeking a Human Resources Manager. Partnering with appropriate stakeholders, the Human Resources Manager will serve as a strategic business partner and facilitate the effective human resources operations for the Department of Radiology within UI Health Care.
As the human resources manager, this position will collaborate with supervisor and other HR professionals to interpret and apply human resource policies, labor contracts, laws, and practices along with developing creative solutions to business issues/challenges. This position provides human resource consultation and guidance to departmental human resource representatives, unit leadership and employees. The HR Manager is expected to have sufficiently evolved HR knowledge and skills to effectively mentor HR team members.

Position Responsibilities

• Proactively seeks to understand strategic plans and acts as a resource/partner to meet the human resource needs of the Department of Radiology.
• Build strong business relationships with department leaders and leverage knowledge of key business drivers to advise and ensure best practices.
• Provides strategic and administrative direction for all functional areas of human resources including employee relations, labor relations, compensation, recruiting and organizational development.
• Advise and direct on HR policies, laws, and regulations as well as procedure interpretation.
• Provide direction to supervisors and leaders on the use of performance management tools and corrective and disciplinary action plans (including but not limited to the preparation, administration, and follow-up of implemented documentation). Determine necessary next steps and outcome for performance issues.
• Provides direction to department leadership and staff regarding broad range of human resource topics which require the application of judgment in the analysis of human resource and operational relationships.
• Coaches and consults with supervisors and appropriate HR staff to make recommendations on difficult performance issues and develops manager/supervisor skills to address performance issues.
• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings.
• Develops and implements strategies to improve employee engagement.
• Hire, develop and manage the performance of staff. Provide mentorship and guidance to department HR professionals and back-up coverage during times of absences or vacancies.
• Serves as liaison between department and Health Care Human Resources regarding benefits and leave programs as related to: workers compensation, disability leave, leave of absence requests, FMLA, ADA accommodation requests and other leaves (both medical and non-medical). Advise unit leaders on best practices and respond to inquiries regarding policies/procedures.
• Partner with key stakeholders to implement programs designed to recruit, retain, and engage employees.
• Develop recruitment strategies; oversee hiring processes/practices including applicant evaluation/selection and employment law/legal issues.
• Collaborate with department leadership to address recruitment and time-to-hire issues which impact operations.
• Reviews, edits and approves HR workflow transactions; provide guidance and oversight to department HR staff on HR transactions and metrics.
• Proactively obtains, interprets, and presents metrics and analysis (performance, attrition, hiring, vacancy, employee engagement, and other data) to business leaders to influence decisions. Identifies trends within designated group, formulates and executes action plans to address issues through proactive training, turnover and retention strategies, career development and other methods.
• Advises and provides recommendations to department on classification placements/reviews, new hire salary recommendations, equity reviews, etc.
• Develop, recommend, and oversee Rewards and Recognition Program in accordance with UI Health Care and University policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Percent of Time: 100% / Hybrid option available.

Qualifications - External

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or related filed, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years progressive human resources experience leading and managing a full range of human resources responsibilities and functions.
• Knowledge of current human resource principles, practices and processes and current federal and state laws, statues, regulations, and policies pertaining to human resources.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written) at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in computer software applications and office support tools available (e.g., MS Office, email, presentation software and spreadsheets).
• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated ability to do so.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• PHR, SPHR or SHRM HR professional education and/or certification.
• Experience working in an academic medical setting or hospital.
• Experience conducting investigations and recommending corrective/disciplinary actions.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-centered work environment and provide support to internal HR and external customers in a timely manner.
• Experience working in a setting with a large number of employees and complexity (union environment).

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Hybrid Option Available
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Application Process:

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. For additional questions, please contact amie-stewart@uiowa.edu

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Iowa City, IA 52242