HR Client Services Director, UCI Health
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA · Posted November 7, 2026
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Irvine, California, University of California Irvine HR Client Services Director, UCI Health Req ID: 150028 Payroll Job Title: 000625-HR MGR 2 Location: Orange, California Organization: UCI Campus Division: Campus Administration Department: Human Resources Reports to Title: 000221-ORGANIZATIONAL DEV MGR 3 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range Minimum: USD $123,000.00/Yr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $237,800.00/Yr. Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu . The UC Irvine Human Resources (HR) enterprise is comprised of three unique business units: Campus, Health, and Health Sciences. HR's vision is to empower people to drive a culture of innovation, learning, and service that enables the success of individuals within the UCI community and those who aspire to join. https://hr.uci.edu/ Your Role on the Team Reporting to the Executive Director, the HR Client Services Director develops, leads, and ensures integrated delivery of high-quality HR services that support business strategy and operations and ensures excellent HR customer service to the UCI Health system clients. The position directly manages HR Business Partners and Generalists. The role is client-centric in that the incumbent is a working leader with assigned clients and must meet the needs and expectations of clients to ensure delivery of customer service goals. The incumbent will also ensure the integration of HR business partners into the business of their clients. The position is accountable for all associated HR policy and regulatory compliance within scope of the position. Manages subordinate managers primarily responsible for administering personnel policies and procedures. Establishes objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinate managers. Responsible for managing, preparing, administering, and directing HR resources. Reviews and approves recommendations for HR programs. Involved in developing, modifying, and executing policies that affect immediate operation(s) and may also have organization-wide effect. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve HR goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules. May manage HR professionals in a central HR function, identifying functional objectives for the organization, and determining the resources necessary to achieve those objectives. What It Takes to be Successful Required: Thorough knowledge of organizational and systemwide personnel policies and applicable laws and regulations. Direct knowledge of specific functions in a university's HR management information systems. Excellent communication skills with a diversity of communication styles; may make oral or written presentations. Ability to make decisions regarding hiring, evaluating, and development of subordinates. Excellent management skills that include collaboration, coaching and developing subordinates; ability to build relationships. Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations / individuals effectively. Deep functional expertise in employee relations and compensation. Ability to build, attract and develop a strong team by demonstrating and setting high standards of behavior, performance, quality, credibility and integrity. Demonstrated business acumen and ability to align strategy to drive the business. Demonstrated coaching and consultative skills with all levels of staff, including senior leadership. Solid knowledge of performing HR functions in a unionized environment. Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, and / or equivalent experience / training 10 years of progressively broad and functionally diverse HR experience. Three years of experience as an HR Manager or Director, supervising others. Knowledge and experience in medical center organizations. Preferred: Masters Degree SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification or PHR or SPHR Certification (preferred) Special Conditions: This position may be required to report at different work sites including Irvine, Orange, and other locations. The incumbent must be able to provide their own means of transportation to/from work locations. Total Rewards: In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits . The expected pay range for this recruitment is $123,000 - $237,800 (Annual). Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: 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. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: 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 . We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu . Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/150028 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-5a14105a8d434942a8c3306399cb1b3c