Head of HR Services (m/w/d)

Position Information Job Title Director - Human Resources

Department Human Resources

Job Type Full-Time

Position Summary The Directorof Human Resources provides leadership and direction for the day-to-day operations and strategic execution of the institution’s Human Resources function. Working with the Senior Vice President of Administration and executive leadership, the Director leads HR programs, services, policies, and practices that support institutional priorities, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and compliance.

The Director oversees key HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, benefits, compensation, HR data, performance management, policy administration, and compliance. The Director supervises HR managers and professional staff and serves as a trusted advisor to administrators, managers, supervisors, and executive leadership on complex HR and organizational matters.

Generous Retirement Benefits: Exceptional Time Off: Enjoy more than four weeks of vacation and personal leave, more than three weeks of sick leave annually, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Health Benefits That Work for You: Choose from competitive medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support you and your family’s health and well-being.

Peace of Mind for the Future: Full-time employees receive employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

Professional Growth Opportunities: Continue your education and career development with tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.

*Principal Accountabilities Strategic HR Leadership Partner with the Senior Vice President of Administration and executive leadership to translate institutional priorities into effective HR strategies, programs, and initiatives

Lead the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of Human Resources programs, services, policies, procedures, and technology

Serve as a senior HR advisor on complex organizational, employee, and workforce matters.

Use HR metrics, workforce data, benchmarking, and emerging trends to inform decisions and recommend solutions

Manage departmental budget development, financial planning, and expense forecasting

Promote employee engagement, accountability, professional development, and organizational effectiveness

HR Team Leadership and Supervision Supervise HR managers and professional staff, provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and professional development

Set performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback and performance management

Build a high-performing, service-oriented HR team through collaboration, professional development, succession planning, and accountability

Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, service delivery, and operational efficiency through data analysis, technology, and continuous improvement practices

Ensure consistent application of institutional policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws

Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, and Onboarding Lead institution-wide recruitment, selection, and onboarding programs and practices

Partner with hiring managers and leadership to develop effective strategies to attract and retain qualified talent

Ensure recruitment and selection practices comply with applicable laws, EEO requirements, and institutional policies

Use recruitment metrics and workforce trends to improve candidate experience, retention, and workforce diversity

Provide guidance on complex recruitment, selection, hiring, and onboarding matters

Employee Relations and Organizational Effectiveness Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and terminations

Lead complex employee relations matters and internal investigations

Coach leaders in performance management, conflict resolution, employee engagement, and workplace communication

Ensure employee relations practices are equitable, well-documented, and compliant with institutional policies and applicable laws

Lead the annual performance appraisal process and recommend improvements to strengthen accountability and employee development

Partner with leadership to address organizational challenges and improve employee effectiveness, engagement, and retention

Compensation, Classification, and HR Data Lead compensation, classification, job evaluation, salary structure, and benchmarking programs

Oversee HR reporting, workforce data, dashboards, and analytics to support institutional decision-making

Lead the review and maintenance of job descriptions, classifications, and organizational structures

Use external market data and higher education practices to inform compensation and classification recommendations

Benefits and Leave Administration Provide leadership and oversight for employee benefits and leave programs, including medical, dental, vision, COBRA, FMLA, disability, wellness, HSA, and FSA programs

Compliance and Risk Management Maintain current knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations and ensure HR practices remain compliant

Provide leadership in the development, review, and revision of HR policies and procedures

Partner with legal counsel and institutional leadership on complex employment matters and organizational risk

Ensure appropriate documentation, confidentiality, and risk mitigation in sensitive employee and organizational matters

Requirements EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration, organizational development, higher education administration, or a related field required; Professional Human Resources certification ( SHRM - SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification) preferred

Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience required

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership or management experience, including supervision of professional-level HR employees

Demonstrated experience leading multiple HR functions, such as employee relations, recruitment, benefits, compensation, performance management, compliance, HRIS, or HR operations required

Demonstrated experience advising administrators and managers on complex HR and organizational matters required

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing institution-wide HR programs, policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives required

Strong knowledge of HR practices, particularly those applicable to higher education required

Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, performance management, compensation, recruitment, benefits, compliance, workforce planning, and organizational development required

Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, coach, and develop HR professionals and managers required

Strong HRIS, HR analytics, reporting, and technology skills required; Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information and translate data into actionable recommendations required

Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills required

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and lead complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment required

Demonstrated ability to lead with professionalism, emotional intelligence, accountability, and a service-oriented approach required

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, higher education administration, or a related field? Do you have a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience? Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership or management experience, including supervision of professional-level HR employees? Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume

Bachelor's Transcript

Optional Documents Licensure/Certification

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