Hiring: HR POLICY SPECIALIST - REMOTE Company: University of California Office of the President Location: San Francisco Bay Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:07:03 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •Minimum 8 years’ experience writing and interpreting policy, legislation, or legal documents •Minimum 8 years’ experience using critical thinking and judgment to analyze complex problems and propose solutions •Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking skills •Demonstrated capacity to write clearly and with precision •Good judgment and strong discretion Required Skills: •This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate. A hybrid work arrangement is also available for a candidate who prefers to work onsite in Oakland. •30% - Leads efforts to analyze and organize highly complex projects across a broad spectrum of staff human resources policies, programs, systems, and processes, including policy and program development. Assists with consultation on program implementation, communication with UC locations, and policy compliance efforts. •20% - Develops proposals and recommendations to provide a forward-looking, strategic direction for Systemwide HR Policy. Researches and summarizes HR best practices. Proactively identifies challenging organizational issues, develops solutions, and recommends courses of action. Researches proposed legislation and assists with determining its impact. •20% - Assists UC campuses and other UC locations with answering interpretation questions about policies and programs. Provides high-quality service to HR Policy contacts and other internal and external clients. •10% - Uses HR analytics to identify areas of impact for Systemwide HR Policy and coordinates reporting efforts. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training •Master's degree in related area or JD •5% Occasional travel may be required. •This position is represented by the RPSP-Research and Public Service Professionals bargaining unit. •This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate. •A hybrid work arrangement is also available for a candidate who prefers to work onsite in Oakland. •Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application. •The first review date for this job is Compensation: •$115,000 - $125,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!