Director of Human Resources

University of St. Thomas•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Human Resources oversees the daily operations of the Human Resources Office and serves as UST's senior HR advisor. This position is responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle-from recruitment through retirement-ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, advising administration on workforce strategy, and aligning human resources practices with institutional mission, goals, and budget.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field is required.
5 + years of full-time professional experience in the HR field (required)
3 + years of experience in a Manager or Director role (required)
A deep understanding of and broad range of experience navigating federal and state employment laws (FLSA, ADA, ADEA, Worker's Compensation, FMLA)
Proficient in MS Office products
Strong presentation skills and demonstrated experience training staff/ faculty team members
Superior interpersonal communication skills and ability to speak, collaborate, and exchange ideas with UST Community Members (students, staff, faculty) at all levels
Willingness to obtain Title IX Investigator Certification within 60 days of employment required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
University/ higher education experience (preferred)
HRIS implementation and ADP WFN experience preferred
Experience managing/ facilitating the resolution of Title IX and Title VII matters
Title IX Investigator Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Leads recruitment efforts by supporting hiring managers throughout the selection process, advertising job openings, coordinating interviews, conducting background checks, and managing onboarding to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.
Collaborates with leadership to document succession plans, anticipate staffing needs, and develop strategies to address UST's priorities.
Serves as an internal advisor to supervisors and staff on employee relations matters, providing support for performance appraisals, improvement plans, and disciplinary procedures.
Oversees the performance evaluation process and coordinates employee engagement and recognition activities.
Manages the institution's compensation practices, including tuition reimbursement, annual pay increases, and updates to employment agreements.
Coordinates open enrollment for employee benefits, oversees leave administration such as FMLA and Workers' Compensation, and processes unemployment claims in collaboration with state agencies.
Ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws, including ADA, FLSA, FMLA, Title VII, and others.
Monitors changes in regulations, maintains up-to-date personnel policies, and ensures accurate and secure employee recordkeeping.
Assists with audit and reporting compliance.
May serve as UST's lead (Coordinator or Investigator) for Title IX compliance for employees, coordinating investigations, responses, and resolutions of sexual harassment and misconduct complaints.
Ensures institutional adherence to training and reporting requirements under federal and state law.
Assesses the professional development needs of employees and coordinates training opportunities that align with institutional goals.
Schedules and promotes workshops and learning experiences to support faculty and staff growth.
Manages the daily operations of the HR office, including supervising staff and ensuring the delivery of effective services.
Oversight of the departmental budget and the implementation and maintenance of HR systems and technologies.
Demonstrates professionalism and provides quality customer service in accordance with UST's values; maintain positive working relationships and make decisions and solve problems; maintain confidentiality, positive communication, accurate records, and an organized, safe working environment; exhibit flexibility, willingness to learn, ability to change, and maintain current technology skills.