Assistant Director, Human Resources - Tippie College of Business

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

In collaboration with the Senior HR Director, the Assistant Director of Human Resources will serve as a strategic partner, driving excellence in HR operations and supporting the college’s mission. This dynamic role works closely with unit leaders and supervisors to interpret and apply policies, laws, and best practices, while developing innovative solutions to complex business challenges. As a trusted leader and consultant, the Assistant Director provides expert HR guidance to employees, representing the college’s interests and leveraging advanced HR knowledge to coach, advise, and implement effective HR strategies. Key responsibilities include oversight of the HR Transaction Hub to ensure efficiency and compliance, primary responsibility for all things staff HR, and process support for faculty HR as needed. This position also supervises the HR Associate who has primary responsibility for temporary employment, compliance oversight, and HR transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience (typically 3 years or more) administering a full range of human resources responsibilities and functions.
• Extensive knowledge and application of oral and written communication techniques and relationship building skills to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a collaborative and creative manner.
• Knowledge of current human resource principles, practices and processes, and current federal and state laws, statues, regulations, and policies pertaining to human resources.
• A record demonstrating a high degree of judgment, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of University of Iowa HR policies, procedures, and systems.
• Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP.
• Proficient in Office software and talent acquisition systems.
• The ability to manage multiple projects at one time and work with frequent interruptions.
• Experience leading a team or group to successfully complete a project.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to hiring managers during staff searches; guide recruitment strategies, develop onboarding protocols, and lead retention initiatives.
• Provide supervisors and employees with performance management tools; coach and advise supervisors on employee performance. Develop and deliver training on performance management.
• Assist in developing and administering programs based on the University, Tippie College, and HR team’s strategic plans.

Benefits

• Regular salaried position.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees