Assistant Director for Human Resources

University of Texas at Austin

6d • $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Human Resources provides advanced HR support and leadership across multiple functional areas. This role is responsible for managing employee relations, supervising and mentoring HR Coordinators, overseeing recruitment processes, and administering student employment programs. The position ensures compliance with organizational policies and employment laws while promoting a positive and productive workplace culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five plus years of current, relevant and substantial experience in the administration of human resource functions.
• Experience with employee relations, recruiting, performance management and direct supervision of HR staff.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of an organization.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Experience with student employment at a higher education institution.
• Experience with UT Austin policies and procedures.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and implement HR initiatives.
• Proficiency in Workday
• Working knowledge of UT policies and procedures
• Ability to speak Spanish

Responsibilities

• Advise unit supervisors on performance management strategies. Recommend appropriate actions in alignment with UT and Student Affairs policies and employment law. Draft corrective action documents as necessary, liaise and consult with University Human Resources, Department of Investigations and Adjudications, Dean of Students, Title IX Office, University Compliance Services and Legal Services. Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of employee relations cases. Act as primary resource for employee inquiries and concerns, ensuing timely and professional resolution. Support initiatives to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision of staff, including hiring, training and consul evaluation. Supervise two human resource coordinators, providing guidance and oversight on daily operations. Create professional development plans and opportunities for team members. Mentor supervisees to strengthen HR knowledge and leadership capabilities. Oversee all unions performance evaluation process and educate supervisors and staff on performance evaluation processes.
• Facilitate and provide strategic oversight as related to all Human Resource functions for the department including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, Workday assignments, compensation review, leave management, corrective action, and staff recognition, staff training, and professional development opportunities, Provide consultation to hiring managers on departmental recruiting, hiring processes, reclassifications, additional duties, merit distributions, training and development, and employee relations issues to ensure compliance and consistency across the department while adhering to all appropriate policies, procedures, regulations and applicable laws.
• Oversee student employment programs, ensuring compliance with institutional and legal requirements. Provide guidance to supervisors and students on employment policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and professionalism through consistent and punctual attendance and reliable timesheet submissions, which contributes positively to team productivity and reliability.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager