This position works under the direct supervision of the UCDHS Compensation Manager to provide administrative, technical and analytical support to the unit. As an initial point of contact, this position works closely with department managers, supervisors, Medical Center and Schools of Health HR personnel, union representatives, and UCDHS employees on issues regarding staff classification and compensation.

Department Description

The Compensation Unit maintains salary administration across the Davis Health organization, reviews and makes pay and classification decisions for all new and occupied staff employee positions, and prepares and presents salary and economic proposals for the University in local and system-wide collective bargaining processes.

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs. If you want to be part of changing healthcare to better serve patients, you are in the right place. With UC Davis Health, you will join a team of individuals dedicated to our culture of caring and work to develop and implement innovative solutions, while tackling some of the healthcare industry's most challenging situations from the inside. Our core values matter, and we embody a culture of caring by approaching every human interaction with compassion and heart. With a servant leadership philosophy, we focus on what we can accomplish when we put our patients and colleagues first. We all have mutual accountability to drive positive change and are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives. We believe everyone has a role to play in that. Help us shape the future of healthcare.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Required Qualifications

• Advanced computer skills to select and utilize various software programs such as word-processing, spreadsheets, web site maintenance and database program management.
• Extensive experience with MS Office Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Outlook (email and calendaring systems).
• Organizational skills to create establish systems for quick retrieval of information. Ability to maintain accurate attention to detail and perform daily functions with minimal errors.
• Excellent analytical skills to research and collect information to develop and produce detailed correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, charts, graphs and presentation materials.
• Demonstrated professional interpersonal skills to skills to interact and communicate diplomatically and tactfully with diverse groups; including UCDHS and UCD staff, collective bargaining unions, vendors and outside agencies and internal HR staff to effectively comprehend needs and efficiently respond to inquiries and concerns.
• Independently and proactively manage and prioritize workload to ensure that all responsibilities are met in a timely and organized manner. Consistently manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines and last minute changes.
• Problem solving skills to independently identify issues, research viable resources, create an alternative solution and take the necessary action to implement resolution to ensure prompt and satisfactory resolution.
• Strong initiative to work cooperatively in a team environment and develop effective working relationships with individuals at all UCDHS organizational levels and within HR department, as well as outside agencies.
• Exceptional listening, problem solving, and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely communicate information while ensuring the individuals understand related HR policies and guidelines. Effectively elicit information to clarify questions and resolve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of the structure and functions of UCDHS Human Resources Units, with particular understanding of Compensation, Recruitment, Records and Labor Relations/collective bargaining functions, preferred.
• Knowledge of classification and compensation practices, including policies and procedures as well as fundamental HR principles, preferred.
• Knowledge of the organizational structure and hierarchy of UCDHS, including the School of Medicine, preferred.
• Experience with UC PATH, People Admin, Sales Force or similar navigation of payroll or personnel systems preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must be willing to work occasional overtime to meet deadlines and complete projects and assignments.
• May travel between Sacramento and Davis locations as well as Office of the President in Oakland as needed.
• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.