Assistant Director for Human Resources

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Student Affairs is the hub of student life and well-being at The University of Texas at Austin. The team inspires all students - undergraduate, graduate and professional - to live the Longhorn life through its uniquely-designed programs, spaces and resources. They serve every student through physical health, mental health and well-being services; recreational sports; two university unions; family orientation and the University's official parent association. The Division supports 1,000+ student organizations; student governance organizations; student outreach, legal, and disability and access services. The team also provides student employment, leadership, first generation and volunteer programs. Serving under the Division of Student Affairs, the University Unions' mission is to enhance the student experience and enrich campus life by providing cultural, educational, social and recreational programs as well as related goods and services to the campus community. 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