Director of Human Resources and Employee Engagement
About The Position
The Director of Human Resources is a strategic leader responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of HR functions for the Division of Student Life. Reporting to the Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff (AVP/COS), the Director serves as the principal advisor to the Vice President and division leadership on a comprehensive range of human resource matters, including employee relations, talent acquisition, policy implementation, professional development, employee engagement, organizational design, and compliance. This position also leads and manages HR services provided through the division’s administrative services hub, including oversight of payroll and personnel actions. Working closely with University Human Resources, the Director provides expert guidance to departmental leadership, ensuring consistency, equity, and alignment with division and institutional policies and best practices in higher education HR management. An ideal candidate would be a strategic and service-oriented HR leader who excels at navigating complexity and fostering inclusive, people-centered solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative mindset, strong operational acumen, and a passion for cultivating a positive and equitable workplace culture.
Requirements
- Five years experience in human resources management (work must be on a core function such as recruitment, employee relations, or workforce planning)
- Three years experience in payroll management
- Three years experience directly supervising staff
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Ability to effectively work and communicate with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
- Basic understanding of employment law.
- Ability to work independently, managing multiple priorities, while paying attention to details and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to navigate complex matters effectively and collaborate to develop people-centered solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience building HR tracking systems and workflows and utilizing metrics
- Experience in developing employee engagement programs and fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace culture and a culture of care
- Experience managing HR functions in a higher education and/or unionized environment.
- Experience with MyTrack and Banner.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
