Human Resources Manager

University of Southern Indiana • Evansville, IN

12d • $82,000

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the University's HR Business Partner (HRBP) team. This role supervises HR Business Partners and oversees the delivery of comprehensive HR services for all employees at the Director/Dean level and below. The HR Manager is responsible for ensuring excellence in recruitment, retention, training, employee relations, and compliance across assigned divisions. This position plays a critical role in aligning HR practices with institutional goals, fostering a culture of engagement, and supporting long-term employee success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (open to May/Summer 2026 graduates)
• Minimum of five years of Human Resources experience, including leadership or Supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations, recruitment, training, and retention.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with stakeholders by displaying integrity in service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent coaching, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead through influence.
• Creative problem-solving skills required.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and email software.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRMCP/SHRMSCP).
• Project Management Skills.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Supervision: Supervise and support HR Business Partners assigned to various divisions. Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to HRBPs. Ensure consistency and quality in HR service delivery across divisions. Serve as a resource and escalation point for complex employee relations matters.
• Strategic Human Resources: Lead the development and implementation of university-wide recruitment and retention strategies. Monitor workforce trends and collaborate with HR leadership to address emerging needs. Ensure HRBP activities align with institutional priorities, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Recruitment and Onboarding: Oversee recruitment strategies and ensure equitable hiring practices. Oversee employee orientation, develop and promote onboarding practices that foster early engagement and retention. Support HRBPs in developing recruitment plans and guiding search committees and hiring managers. Manage the recruitment budget and expenditures to ensure appropriate and effective use of funds. Manage relationships with employment vendors and professional organizations; evaluate analytics, ROI, and propose new recruitment methods. Ensure the HRBP team remains current on recruitment trends and best practices. Oversee consistent application of recruitment and preemployment procedures, including background checks.
• Training and Development: Lead the identification of training needs across University and divisions. Oversee the development and delivery of training programs on HR topics, compliance, and leadership development. Partner with internal and external experts to deliver specialized training.
• Metrics and Data Accuracy: Support the Associate Director in the development and administration of the USI employee scorecard/dashboard on a monthly basis. Ensure applicant tracking system is maintained and meets required standards. Maintain records and compile statistical reports to analyze recruitment sources utilized, applicant flow, interview, hires, transfers, and terminations.
• Policy and Compliance: Manage employment file and record retention processes in compliance with federal, state, and University policies. Ensure completeness and compliance of hiring documentation within the ATS and HRIS systems. Maintain up to date knowledge of employment laws and provide expertise to HR leadership and University colleagues. Ensure all mandatory employment law postings are current and compliant. Oversee consistent application of criminal history and employment background checks in accordance with University policy, child protection policy, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Analyze applicant data to evaluate recruitment source effectiveness. Oversee affirmative action and required recruitment statistical reporting. Oversee compliance with EVerify and Form I9, including managing tentative non-confirmation cases and ensuring timely resolution.
• Employee Relations and Retention: Manage performance management practices and ensure consistency in coaching and corrective. Collaborate with Associate Director of Human Resources or Executive Director of Human Resources on performance management on high level performance management cases. Support the introductory review period, annual performance evaluation process, and service increase administration. Support annual performance evaluations for administrators and staff, including training supervisors on evaluation processes. Oversee the exit interview process. Analyze trends or patterns that emerge through data. Develop strategies to proactively address any issues. In timely manner, advise Associate Director of Human Resources or Executive Director of Human Resources of any trends or patterns. Serve as an investigator and adjudicator for assigned harassment or discrimination cases. Promote positive employee relations and support initiatives that strengthen engagement and workplace culture.
• Project Management and Change Leadership: Lead or support HR initiatives and change management efforts. Develop project plans, secure stakeholder buy-in, and oversee implementation.
• Immigration: Perform immigration activities for a variety of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas (primarily F, J, H and permanent residency). Maintain immigration files, I-9 statuses and legal cost records. Meet with candidates (primarily faculty) requiring new or updated work visas; advise search committees and hiring managers. Meet with individual non-U.S.-citizen employees and gather information and documents needed for various visa applications and travel authorizations. Prepare forms and letters to support immigration filings.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic priorities of the University.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees