Human Resources Manager- Social Sciences

Job Description

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER- SOCIAL SCIENCES

Req #: 246598 Department: COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Appointing Department Web Address: https://artsci.washington.edu/ Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 07/16/2025 Closing Info: Closes On 07/30/2025 Salary: $6,000 - $6,700 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Be part of something extraordinary.
The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Washington is where groundbreaking research meets artistic expression.
Who We Are
The College of Arts & Sciences stands at the heart of UW Seattle, encompassing:

43 departments and centers across Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences

Over 1,400 brilliant faculty members pushing boundaries in their fields

$120 million in annual research funding fueling innovation

Two world-class museums and a premier performance hall

24,600+ students whose education you'll help support

Click here to see more about the exceptional community of leaders and learners we support in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Your Opportunity
As an HR Manager in our College Business Office, you'll directly impact the success of our Social Sciences cohort while developing expertise in staff, student, and academic Human Resources.
Reporting to the Director of Personnel Services, you’ll:

Identify the HR needs of the unit and work with the unit leadership to enact actions

Partner with Financial Analysts to ensure seamless payroll operations

Manage HR actions that support world-changing research and education

Join a supportive team that will guide you through the HR landscape of higher education
Why UW?
Beyond the satisfaction of meaningful work, you'll enjoy:

Outstanding benefits and work-life balance

Professional growth opportunities in a prestigious institution

A vibrant campus environment celebrated for its diversity and natural beauty

The chance to change lives across Washington state and beyond
Are You Ready?
If you're a highly organized, energetic professional who thrives on financial challenges and teamwork, we're looking for you. Join us as we continue to innovate and excel in the dynamic world of higher education finance.
We are recruiting for 2 similar positions simultaneously. You may also be interested in applying for our HR Manager Languages position.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as the academic human resources adviser and serve as an academic personnel reference for units.

Manage all aspects of faculty hires, reappointments, leave requests, FMLA requests and sabbatical requests.

Ensure relevant and appropriate packets are created and submitted for requisite employment actions.

Work closely with department chairs to form the appropriate faculty committees for faculty life-cycle actions, including temporary hires, and ensure all committee actions are completed on time.

Complete the quarterly payroll roster for each unit and submit to College’s Shared Environment.

Submit individual HR/payroll tickets to the Shared Environment as necessary.

Serve as the student employment expert for units.

Manage all aspects of academic student employee hires, including ASEs and hourly employees. Work closely with department faculty leadership to create offer letters for annual or quarterly appointments.

Work with faculty leadership and finance manager to ensure fellowships and stipends are issued, and students are hired in a timely fashion.

Assist faculty in hiring other types of hourly, temporary employees as requires.

Work in partnership with the Finance Manager, ensuring they are informed of hires, leaves, etc. and their impact on planned spend.

Ensure that front line staff have appropriate information regarding time sheet completion etc.

Other duties as assigned.
While we value the focus and comfort that remote work can afford, we also thrive on the inspiration and comradery that comes from working together on campus. We therefore have established two standard work schedules for our team members. You may choose to work in the office throughout the week, or you may request to work remotely up to two days per week (specific days to be determined).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum of three to four years of experience in human resources
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Experience synthesizing diverse data sources to reach personnel and policy/procedural recommendations.

Ability to communicate complex ideas to audiences that are not HR experts

Problem solving skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Curiosity and imagination

Enjoy puzzles

Able to deal with ambiguity
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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