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The Senior Director of Human Resources is a strategic leadership role responsible for supporting the operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and people-centered culture of the University. Reporting to the Vice President for Human Resources, the Senior Director serves as a key advisor and operational leader within the HR听department, helping ensure efficient and responsive HR services that support the institution鈥檚 mission, values, and strategic priorities.听

This hybrid position requires exceptional communication, organizational leadership, strategic planning, and project management skills. The Senior Director partners closely with university leadership, governance groups, and听other听departments听听to听foster productive working relationships, strengthen organizational culture, and advance the University as an employer of choice.听

The Senior Director supports multiple functional areas within Human Resources, including employee relations, payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, learning and development, HR operations, and budget oversight. The role also听represents听Human Resources in institutional governance, strategic planning initiatives, and cross-functional leadership efforts.听

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Key Responsibilities听

Strategic Leadership & HR Operations听

• Partner with the Vice President for Human Resources to develop and implement strategic HR initiatives aligned with institutional priorities.听听

• Support the effective daily operations of the HR听department听and ensure high-quality service delivery across HR functions.听听

• Represent Human Resources in university governance, strategic planning activities,听councils听and task forces,听risk assessment and business continuity听efforts,听and institutional initiatives.听听

• Lead and manage complex HR projects and organizational initiatives from planning through execution.听听

• Analyze organizational trends, workforce needs, and HR metrics to support data-informed decision-making.听听

Employee Relations & Organizational Effectiveness听

• Supports听employee relations efforts and听provides听guidance on performance management, conflict resolution,听workplace听investigations, policy interpretation, and听employee听concerns.听听

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture that reflects institutional values.听听

• Mentor and coach managers and supervisors on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and talent development.听听

• Support initiatives that strengthen employee morale, retention, and organizational trust.听听

• Assist听in cultivating a workplace environment recognized as听a best听place to work.听听

Leadership Development & Talent Management听

• Support leadership development and succession planning initiatives across the institution.听听

• Help听identify听and nurture internal talent through mentoring, coaching, and professional development strategies.听听

• Collaborate with HR leadership to advance learning and development programs for faculty, staff, and supervisors.听听

• Partner with talent acquisition efforts to support strategic recruitment and workforce planning initiatives.听听

Budget & Administrative Oversight听

• Assist听with development, management, and oversight of the Human Resources budget.听听

• Monitor expenditures and support fiscally responsible operations within the HR听department.听听

• Contribute to policy development, compliance efforts, and operational process improvements听in collaboration with the Senior Director of HR Programs.听听

• Ensure HR practices align with applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies听in collaboration with the Senior Director of HR Programs and General Counsel.听听

Collaboration & Partnership听

• Build strong collaborative relationships with academic and administrative leaders across the University.听听

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on organizational and workforce matters.听听

• Promote transparency, communication, and responsiveness within HR and across campus stakeholders.听听

• Support cross-functional collaboration to enhance employee experience and institutional effectiveness.听听

Required Qualifications听

• Master鈥檚 degree in听human resources, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or听a related听field.听听

• Minimum of 5鈥�10 years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience.听听

• Minimum of 3 years of HR leadership or management experience.听听

• Demonstrated experience in organizational leadership, employee relations, strategic planning, and project management.听听

• Strong understanding of HR operations, employment practices, and organizational development principles.听听

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.听听

• Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively in a complex organizational environment.听听

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Preferred Qualifications听

• Human Resources experience within higher education or other complex institutional environments.听听

• Experience supporting shared governance structures and institutional strategic planning.听听

• Professional HR certification (e.g.,听SHRM-CP,听SHRM-SCP, SPHR)听preferred.听听

• Experience managing budgets and leading cross-functional initiatives.听听

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities听

• Strategic thinking and organizational leadership capabilities.听听

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects effectively.听听

• Strong conflict resolution, coaching, and consultation skills.听听

• High level听of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.听听

• Ability to foster trust and听maintain听collaborative relationships across diverse constituencies.听听

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee engagement.听听

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.听听

Work Environment听

This position听operates听in a hybrid work environment and requires听regular听in听office听engagement with university leaders, employees, and stakeholders. Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities may be听required听to support institutional initiatives and events.听

El rango salarial de contrataci贸n para este puesto es110,000.00 a120,000.00 El rango salarial de contrataci贸n indicado anteriormente representa la estimaci贸n de buena fe de la Universidad en el momento de la publicaci贸n.