Director of Human Resources-Walton College
About The Position
This position is responsible for the formation and implementation of HR strategy and operations for the Walton College. Requires extensive knowledge of university, state and federal HR processes, regulations and standards. Advises deans regarding HR policy and strategy formation and implementation. Advises and collaborates with department chairs in the recruiting and retention of faculty and provides guidance to align the associated processes with college strategic initiatives. Leads and collaborates with cross functional groups to develop and implement systems and conduct continuous improvement projects. Partners proactively with Walton College directors, faculty, and staff to address a variety of workplace issues. Provides guidance and advice on all HR related issues in a way that is planned and integrated. Provides a wide range of HR services, including centralization of staff recruitment processes, staff orientation and training, compensation, staff performance management, staff relations, retention and career development, job analysis and documentation, and organizational development from a staff perspective. Represents the college at various meetings. Reports to the assistant dean for finance and administration. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, management, or related field
- At least five years experience working in a corporate or professional environment
- At least three years HR experience
- At least two years of experience using an HCM system such as Workday
- Demonstrated success in overseeing business operations
Nice To Haves
- SHRM or HRCI, or other applicable professional HR certification
- At least two years’ experience in an HR role within a public, higher education environment working with faculty
- Oversight and tactical experience with full cycle recruiting
- Experience with routine through complex employee relations issues including escalations
Responsibilities
- Formation and implementation of HR strategy and operations for the Walton College.
- Advising deans regarding HR policy and strategy formation and implementation.
- Advising and collaborating with department chairs in the recruiting and retention of faculty.
- Providing guidance to align recruiting and retention processes with college strategic initiatives.
- Leading and collaborating with cross-functional groups to develop and implement systems.
- Conducting continuous improvement projects.
- Partnering proactively with Walton College directors, faculty, and staff to address workplace issues.
- Providing guidance and advice on all HR-related issues in a planned and integrated manner.
- Centralizing staff recruitment processes.
- Managing staff orientation and training.
- Overseeing compensation.
- Managing staff performance.
- Handling staff relations.
- Supporting staff retention and career development.
- Conducting job analysis and documentation.
- Managing organizational development from a staff perspective.
- Representing the college at various meetings.
Benefits
- University contributions to health insurance
- University contributions to dental insurance
- University contributions to life insurance
- University contributions to disability insurance
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- Immediate leave accrual
- Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
