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HR Manager
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Reporting to the Director, HR, the HR Manager works directly with clients and serves as point if contact for on-site HR support. The HR Manager collaborates with clients on areas such as: recruitment, compensation, performance management, HR policies, EEO and employee relations, progressive discipline, strategic management, diversity, training and organizational development.
- Provide general recruitment support to schools/divisions
- Maintain accurate and updated position descriptions
- Review and prepare positions for posting
- Ensures recruitments are conducted in accordance with AA obligations, accurately disposition all applicants, and ensure pools are robust and free of discrimination
- Understand and become familiar with the Career Path and GW’s compensation philosophy
- Review position descriptions, classifications, and exemption status
- Provide fair/equitable pay-related recommendations
- Complete, track and document basic ER matters and investigations
- Monitor approved ADA accommodations
- Consult with the managers on ADA
- Accurately complete transaction templates and submit tickets
- Promote and participate in university/local/new employee orientations and training opportunities within schools/units
- Assist with the Performance Management Process
- Support Client/HRMD Engagement initiatives
- Answer basic questions about benefits and leave programs
- Encourage timely benefits enrollment and time off/leave reporting
- Review actions
- Review I-9 report to ensure compliance
- Ensure all employee electronic files are updated with employee life cycle changes paperwork
- Inform and coordinate terminations
- Thorough knowledge of general HR policies, procedures and practices, personnel administration systems, salary administration, recruitment techniques, EEO and Affirmative Action Planning and knowledge of federal and state laws as they relate to HR.
- Ability to build trust with clients and gain knowledge and business acumen to facilitate client initiatives and objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrate ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment in an organized and efficient manner.
- Exhibit a proactive and service-oriented approach to deal effectively with a diverse and demanding client base.
- Experience working in a Higher Ed organization is a plus.
- Experience in Organization Development techniques and performance management.
- Experience with large and small group facilitation.
- Familiarity with change management techniques.
- Preferred candidates will have experience and knowledge in all of the HR functional areas.
- Ideal candidates will have specific knowledge and experience in employment laws and managing complex employee relations matters.
How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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