For the past 18 months, UC ANR Academic Personnel Unit (APU) and the Staff Personnel Unit (SPU) have been working closely together to integrate the human resource services. This has been a very positive and successful process for the staff of the two units. The consolidated Academic and Staff Personnel units, under “one” Human Resource Service umbrella, will be more effective and efficient for the Division. The merger is effective October 1, 2105.
This strategy will enhance the services provided to ANR clientele when coupled with a “business partner” model, allowing for a closer partnership between HR staff and their clients. Under this model, the APU and SPU will identify HR “business partners,” from current HR analysts, who will consult strategically with clients on HR actions, explain policies and procedures, and ensure timely completion of their assigned actions.
The Staff Personnel Unit will continue to serve ANR units as they have with staff recruitments, compensations, leaves and labor relations. The Academic Personnel Unit will continue to serve ANR units with academic recruitments, merits and promotions, sabbatical leaves, and emeritus status. These functions will continue to be overseen by the UC ANR Vice Provost for Cooperative Extension. The labor relations team will continue to serve the division, however there will be greater integration between the academic and staff subject matter experts, ensuring enhanced client services. The Affirmative Action office will continue to serve ANR as an integrated service. The collaboration between the Academic and Staff Personnel functions will allow for a more comprehensive customer service orientation model.
On October 1, 2015, John Fox will join the new HR organization as its Executive Director – based in Davis – and will ensure its successful implementation, as Linda Manton moves toward retirement, in completion of projects and training programs.
Tu Tran
Associate Vice President
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