Director, Human Resources

Texas A&M University System • Victoria, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Human Resources (HR), under general direction, provides leadership and direction for a wide range of HR services. Plans, develops, and administers HR functions and advises and consults on HR issues. Investigates complaints and participates in strategic planning, budgeting, and policy/procedure development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -Generally supervises
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership and plans, develops, and administers a wide range of HR services including, but not limited to, recruitment, employee selection and retention, new employee orientation/onboarding, classification, compensation, leave, time keeping, payroll, performance management, employee benefits and wellness initiatives, recordkeeping, compliance, affirmative action, employee relations, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), employee training and development, and employee recognition programs.
• Organizes and participates in HR activities to maintain and improve positive employee relations. Develops and delivers training in HR functional areas.
• Participates in strategic planning and provides leadership and guidance in carrying out plans related to the accomplishment of the strategic plan, institutional goals, objectives, and division-wide strategic objectives.
• Creates the annual budget and other related fiscal duties including management reporting and ensuring cost effectiveness in HR areas.
• Creates and maintains standardized metric systems related to participant training records, applicant tracking, position descriptions, HRIS systems, and other ad-hoc reporting which may include data gathering, compilation, analyses, and report preparation.
• Administers employee grievance procedures, investigates complaints, mediates disputes, and recommends administrative actions. Investigates Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Civil Rights charges and prepares associated responses and position papers. Responds to employment litigation under the direction of legal counsel.
• Serves as the primary liaison on HR matters to Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) administration, governance groups, subcommittees, and personnel agencies of the State of Texas. Serves on various councils and committees.
• Ensures HR compliance with applicable, legal guidelines, employment agreements, TAMUS policies, regulations, rules, and procedures. Articulates the mission, objectives, and programs of the office.
• Reviews policies, procedures, and practices to ensure they meet the strategic needs of TAMUS. Develops and updates rules and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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