HR Manager, Total Rewards

Manage small staff teams and provide consulting to departmental leaders Assess and improve unit operations, workflows, and procedures to increase effectiveness and efficiency Develop, implement, and monitor operational objectives aligned with university policies Prepare and manage administrative reports, documentation, and records Supervise and coordinate daily staff activities and workload assignments Interpret and advise management and staff on university policies, HR procedures, and employment regulations Recommend and monitor compliance with departmental and university policies Lead responses to internal and external audit requests Collaborate with financial specialists to ensure accurate records and compliance Provide strategic guidance on payroll, benefits, leave administration, and HR-related matters. Requirements Bachelor's degree Five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience Experience with Workday Experience managing a team Academic HR experience in higher education Experience in processing payroll, FMLA leaves, creating/updating work instructions Demonstrated knowledge of SharePoint Experience using various applications (e.g. Word/Mail Merge, Adobe PDF, Excel/Formulas, etc.) Experience in maintaining strict confidentiality regarding sensitive/confidential information pertaining to payroll, employee issues, etc. Evidence of having a passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement Experience in work that requires organizational and interpersonal skills. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in managing teams and improving operational efficiency within higher education settings, with a strong focus on HR policies, payroll processing, and compliance. Proficient in utilizing tools like Workday and SharePoint to enhance administrative functions and support strategic HR initiatives. Highest-signal resume keywords Team Management Academic HR Experience Payroll Processing Workday Proficiency Process Improvement ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Payroll Processing FMLA Leave Management Operational Improvement Administrative Reporting Work Instruction Development Soft Skills Interpersonal Skills Organizational Skills Industry Keywords Higher Education HR Policies Compliance Confidentiality Audit Response Tools & Technologies Workday SharePoint Microsoft Word Adobe PDF Microsoft Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor