Human Resources Manager - Social Sciences 2

University of Washington

Last Updated: 1/20/2026 3:05:53 AM

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Current Days Open
6
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$75,600.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$84,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
9
First Seen
1/15/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$75,600.00 (Yearly)
2/1/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$84,000.00 (Yearly)
2/1/2026

Full Job Description

Job Description 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 a cohort of Social Sciences units while developing expertise in staff, student, and academic Human Resources. This position will support the following departments and programs: Department of Geography Department of History Department of Law, Societies & Justice Department of Political Science Disability Studies program Center for Labor Studies Reporting to the Director of Personnel Services, youll: 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. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (40%) 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 Colleges Shared Environment. Submit individual HR/payroll tickets to the Shared Environment as necessary. (35%) 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. (20%) 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. (5%) Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree Minimum of 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 Qualifications: 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 Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $75,600.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $84,000.00 annual Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 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. Use the filters or enter keywords in the search box (such as custodian, nursing or manager) to explore available opportunities. To find temporary opportunities, enter temporary in the search box. If you are a current UW employee: You must log into Workday and apply internally through the UW Jobs Hub. Looking for faculty, librarian or academic staff positions? Please visit our Academic Jobs site. Looking for student employment? Learn more on our Student Employment site. There are many perks to working for the University of Washington. Learn more about the benefits that could be available to you as a UW employee. Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified about job opportunities at the UW that interest you; youll be one of the first to learn when openings become available. You will be asked to create an account if you do not already have one.

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