Director, Benefits & Human Capital Management (HCM) Support - Flexible Work Schedule [R0153723]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for **Director, Benefits & Human Capital Management (HCM) Support - Flexible Work Schedule****ROLE of the POSITION**Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Human Resources, the Director, Benefits and HCM Support provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the university’s Benefits, Leave Administration, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation process, and Temporary Employment and HCM Support functions. The Director ensures effective delivery of programs and services that support the employee lifecycle while maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, NSHE, and university policies. This position establishes operational standards, monitors service levels, drives continuous process improvement, and provides leadership and guidance on the most complex and sensitive matters within the assigned areas of responsibility. The Director serves as the institutional lead for benefits administration, including oversight of NSHE-sponsored and state-sponsored health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs such as RPA, PERS, tax-sheltered annuity and deferred compensation programs, medical insurance, supplemental insurance, Section 125 programs, and other employee benefit offerings. The position also provides leadership for leave and absence management programs, including FMLA, sick and annual leave, catastrophic leave, leave audits, and ADA workplace accommodation processes. In addition, the Director oversees temporary employment processes and HCM transaction support, including non-recruited appointments, letters of appointment, temporary hourly employees, student employees, and Workday transaction triage. The Director develops and maintains strong partnerships with university leadership, campus stakeholders, NSHE institutions, Business Center South partners, and external vendors to align priorities, improve service delivery, evaluate benefit plan options, support procurement and RFP processes, analyze utilization and market trends, and advance strategic human resources initiatives.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.* Eight (8) years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including at least five (5) years overseeing benefits, leave administration, HR operations, or related functional areas, and three (3) years in a supervisory or management role.* In lieu of a bachelor's degree, applicants may qualify with an associate's degree and two (2) additional years of relevant experience, or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in place of the degree.**BACKGROUND CHECK*** A criminal background check will be required for the selected finalist.**COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES**A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.**SALARY**Salary range is $130,000 to $140,000 or commensurate with the labor market.**BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV*** Competitive total rewards package including: + Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays + Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision + Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs* No state income tax* Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools* Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents **PERKS & PROGRAMS*** Employee recognition and appreciation programs* UNLV athletics ticket discounts* Statewide employee purchase program discounts* RebelCard discounts on and off campus* Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost* Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles* Connect with colleagues with shared interests* Personal and professional development opportunities* A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard* Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact View email address on click.appcast.io or visit our Veterans Webpage.**HOW TO APPLY**Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. **Materials should be addressed to Jared Christensen, Search Committee Chair.** **Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on October 11, 2026.** **Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.** Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact View email address on click.appcast.io for support. For assistance with the application process, **please review instructions on** **How to Apply****.** For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.**SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES**UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type \"Find Jobs\" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number \"R0153723**”** in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, **your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.****PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY**Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. For more information, visit us online at: STATEMENT**The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-conected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.**TITLE IX STATEMENT**The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io; Email: View email address on click.appcast.io, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io FAX: View phone number on click.appcast.io; TDD: View phone number on click.appcast.io; Email: View email address on click.appcast.io; or to both. Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.**SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT**UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.**JOB CATEGORY**Administrative Faculty**Exempt**Yes**Full-Time Equivalent**100.0%**Required Attachment(s)**Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.**Posting Close Date****Note to Applicant**This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNLV