Senior Personnel Analyst (Hybrid)

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The salary or hourly range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $70,300 - $87,800.

Initial applicant review will begin on or around July 7th, 2025. Posting will remain open until filled.

This position will be hybrid with 3 days on campus and 2 days remote.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

The School of Natural Sciences is seeking a Senior Personnel Analyst. This position requires advanced expertise in academic, staff, and student personnel management. The incumbent will apply thorough knowledge of the University of California campus and departmental policies and procedures to address and resolve a wide range of moderately to highly complex human resources issues. Independently oversee department-level academic affairs operations, including appointments, reappointments, personnel actions, leaves, visas, salary administration, benefits, separations, grievances, layoffs, recruitment, and Summer Session appointments for academic titles such as Specialists, Project Scientists, Lecturers, and Visiting Scholars or Student appointees. The Senior Personnel Analyst will manage all aspects of staff and student classification and recruitment processes, offering strategic guidance and consultation to Assistant Deans, the Personnel Director, Unit Managers, Department Chairs, and Search Committees. This position also has direct supervisory responsibilities to the Academic & Staff Personnel Analyst.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the full classification, recruitment, and personnel processes for non-Senate academic appointments, as well as staff and student personnel, in close collaboration with UC Merced Academic Personnel and Campus Human Resources. Serves as the primary point of contact for all staff and student personnel matters, working closely with campus departments to ensure a seamless onboarding experience. Leads the School of Natural Sciences (SNS) Visitor/Research Program. Provides support for Senate faculty recruitment and appointments as needed.
• Prepares and processes payroll documentation for non-Senate academic appointments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies. Works closely with faculty, staff, administrators, and funding managers to confirm proper account assignments, appointment percentages, salary levels, and other payroll details. Oversees separation processing for resignations and appointment expirations, ensuring timely submission of required documentation to Academic Personnel and Payroll Services.
• Facilitates the Senate Faculty academic personnel review process, identifying issues relating to policy and procedures. Serves as the lead Academic HR Analyst for senate and non-senate personnel merit and promotion actions, advising and coordinating processes and procedures for a variety of departments. Advises other Personnel Analysts in SNS and serves as the lead with in the unit on other personnel actions. Prepares and finalizes Dean's letters for Advancement and Appointment cases.
• Provides strategic advice and counsel to School Management, Academic & Staff Personnel concerning moderate to complex personnel actions by analyzing and interpreting system-wide and organizational policies, collective bargaining agreements, academic and staff personnel policies, procedures, and practices. Makes recommendations and develops new or revised academic and staff personnel procedures and practices for the School of Natural Sciences.
• Develops training materials, guidelines and handouts for faculty and staff and delivers training on personnel topics, policies and procedures and serves as a resource to on campus personnel management systems such as ACRS, Faculty Success, AP Recruit, SABA, UC Path, etc.
• Analyzes and interprets guidelines and policies to advice clients on issues such as compensation, work-eligibility (visa) matters onJ-1 processing, H1-B processing, and or PR applications; as well as benefits considerations. Processes documentation, follows -up, and troubleshoots complex issues for University- sponsored employment visas in coordination with The Office of International Affairs.
• Enters and retrieves personnel data utilizing UCM's Human Resources Information Systems. Generates related reports and produces both standardized and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Supervises the Academic & Staff Personnel Analyst; Manage all aspects of employee time reporting, performance management, professional development, training, etc.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in business administration, business management, HR, or a related field and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)
• Three years of directly related, progressively responsible experience in Academic HR or another HR function, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A related masters degree is preferred and may substitute for one year of experience. (Required)

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Requires in-depth knowledge of and ability to apply/interpret organization and college policies and procedures which govern academic HR.
• Excellent critical and innovative thinking to address complex issues and present nuanced analyses.
• Thorough knowledge of systemwide and organization policies, union contracts, procedures and practices that govern academic HR administration.
• Thorough knowledge of organization and college goals, priorities and values and the legal and human implications of decisions.
• Ability to analyze complex management issues; develop project scope and solutions, give professional advice to senior officials and make critical decisions regarding personnel.
• Supervisory Experience. (Preferred)

Background check will be required.

How to Apply:
An online application is required for each position to apply.The University of California, Merced is aware that some web-based application processes may be cumbersome for differently abled applicants. Where appropriate, alternative accommodations will be provided. For applicants with disabilities who need additional assistance using TAM, or reasonable accommodations during the interview or search process, please contact ucmjobs@ucmerced.edu.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Anti-Discrimination Policy.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy:
The University of California, Merced is a smoke and tobacco free workplace. Information and the Smoke and Tobacco Free policy is available at http://smokefree.ucmerced.edu.

E-Verify:
All employers who receive Federal contracts and grants are required to comply with E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). E-Verify electronically verifies employment eligibility by comparing information provided on the I-9 form to records in the DHS and SSA databases. Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UC Merced to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/

This position is eligible for the UC Merced Employee Referral Program (ERP). If you were referred by a UC Merced employee, please identify that employee by name in your application as follows:

Step 5 of 7 (on the application) Referrals

How did you hear about the job? (select) "other"

Additional information? (select) "other"

Specific Referral Source? (write in) first and last name of referring employee

Referring employee MUST be named on application for eligibility.