Director of Human Resources Job at University of California - Office of the President (Sacramento and Davis, CA)

Director of Human Resources

University of California - Office of the President

Location:
United States , Sacramento and Davis, CA

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

102400.00 - 202400.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Director of Human Resources is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall direction, effectiveness, and integrity of all academic and staff human resources functions within UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE). Reporting directly to the Dean, the Director serves as the chief HR advisor for the division and provides hands-on leadership to the HR team. This role is intentionally designed with a strong supervisory and people-leadership emphasis, paired with a clear mandate to modernize HR through innovation, technology, and proactive partnership. The Director is expected to move CPE HR from a reactive, fire-fighting model to a solutions-oriented, prevention-focused function that improves efficiency, communication, talent outcomes, and organizational health.

Job Responsibility:

HR Team Leadership & Supervision
HR Operations, Technology & Employee Experience
Strategic HR Leadership, Innovation & Organizational Development
Policy, Compliance, Measurement & Academic

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with UC academic and staff policies and procedures
Experience with UC academic and staff personnel systems
Experience working in a high-growth, technology-enabled environment
Demonstrated experience leading business process improvement, organizational change initiatives, and information systems implementations
Senior-level management experience with demonstrated ability to: Analyze complex and ambiguous information objectively
Assess enterprise-level implications and interdependencies
Derive logical conclusions to support sound decision-making
Establish priorities, select appropriate courses of action, and provide clear recommendations to leadership
Resolve conflicts and competing interests in a principled, strategic manner
Strategic planning, analytical, and program evaluation skills to provide sound recommendations and to continually examine, develop, and revise systems in response to changing organizational and regulatory requirements
Excellent leadership and presentation skills, including experience presenting complex or sensitive information and solutions clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholder audiences
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to: Convey information and ideas persuasively
Influence outcomes
Diplomatically manage difficult situations
Work effectively and sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Maintain appropriate confidentiality
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement performance management principles, UC Davis’ Principles of Community, and coaching practices to enhance staff performance and engagement
Advanced computer proficiency, including demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related productivity tools
Strong project management skills, including the ability to take complex, high-impact initiatives from conception through implementation in a timely and effective manner

Nice to have:

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, or equivalent advanced experience and training
Experience with UC academic and staff policy and procedures
Experience with a high growth technology enabled environment
Experience with UC academic and staff personnel systems
Experience leading business-process improvement, organizational-change initiatives, and information-systems implementations
Senior-level management experience to analyze big picture and complex information or problems in an objective manner and derive logical conclusions to provide a sound basis for making decisions and establishing priorities, selecting appropriate courses of action for pursuit or recommendations to others, and to resolve conflicts
Familiarity with Academic Senate, Academic Federation, staff personnel policies, collective bargaining agreements, and student employment regulations
Familiarity with Objectives and Key Results (OKR) system implementation, monitoring, and performance tracking

What we offer:

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 01, 2026

Expiration:
February 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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