Director of Human Resources

SPALDING UNIVERSITY•Louisville, KY

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Director of Human Resources Manages the development and coordination of university-wide Human Resource activity. Maintains and enhances the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. Acts as a strategic partner across the University in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion; talent and culture development; engagement and experience; employee relations and retention; compensation, rewards and recognition; and employee benefits.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of current human resources best practices, extensive experience in organizational behavior, employee relations, compensation, benefits and employee development, a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of talent acquisition, performance management, training and development, compensation management and surveys, wage and hour law, labor law, legal compliance, benefits, EEO/AA guidelines, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, FLSA, FFCRA, HR information systems, investigations, prevention and awareness programs, and employee relations.
Higher Ed experience is highly preferred.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including conflict resolution and presentation skills, as well as ability to navigate HRIS systems and Paycom.
An ability to foster innovative and creative problem solving, strong listening and communication skills, a presence that builds trust, confidence and respect, and the ability to lead.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
At least five years’ experience in a generalist position or equivalent.
The ability to work on your own initiative.
Outstanding organizational skills.
The ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Evaluates job requirements and job descriptions for accuracy across all positions.
Manages department personnel including hiring, training, and staff development.
Provides direct management, support, and resources for staff.
Accountable for ensuring clear definition of roles, communication of strategic and operational plans, results-oriented operations, and performance management in areas of responsibility.
Creates and manages the HR budget.
Counsels managers on potential departmental hires; conducts and analyzes exit interviews.
Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommends benefit programs to management; directs the processing of benefit claims; obtains and evaluates benefit contract bids; designs and conducts educational programs on benefit programs.
Serves as liaison to University management and staff to discuss and resolve a variety of human resources issues such as staffing, reorganization, policy and rule interpretation and related personnel issues.
Manages the performance evaluation process and provide guidance to managers on performance management issues.
Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
Partners with administration and finance in analyzing department performance, budgets, and other performance targets.