Head of HR (Remote)

This position oversees daily human resources functions ensuring efficient processes, technology use is maximized, policy implementation within the department, and data and metrics reporting for the full employment cycle. This position bridges strategy with execution for a positive employee experience and shares oversight of the team with another HR Manager. This position is a member of the Human Resources Department leadership team. This position could be 100% remote or hybrid.

Design, implement, and monitor university human resources policies and processes ensuring adherence to labor laws and regulations.

• Serve as a key consultant and advisor to University staff, managers, and the HR team on complex employment matters.
• Optimize workflows in collaboration with stakeholders for all employment lifecycle activities, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Provide oversight to the university’s position management program and review all personnel changes.
• Co-manage and perform recruitment and staffing activities, including developing guidelines, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and aligning practices with University values and strategic goals.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators for HR service delivery and employee and customer satisfaction.
• Recommend and implement HR transaction tracking tools and lead initiatives to boost efficiency and consistency.
• Develop project timelines and track deliverables throughout the department.
• Coordinate with IT on HR technology implementation and system integrations.
• Serve as the system administrator for the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Develop and deliver effective, engaging regular and annual training to university stakeholders, and regularly review and update employment resources for managers.
• Foster the development of human resources staff.
• Supervise assigned HR staff, set team goals, oversee daily activities, and foster staff development to ensure operational effectiveness and effective customer service.
• Serve as a departmental leader providing guidance, direction, and oversight of processes to ensure adherence and assist with troubleshooting.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, Operations or other related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Minimum of 5 yrs experience in Human Resources, with at least one year of supervision of HR staff.

• Experience in leading a team effectively while remote working.
• Lean Six Sigma training preferred.
• Experience working in higher education Human Resources.

• Strong understanding of process improvement.
• Advanced understanding of HRIS systems and their interconnectedness.
• Strong understanding of human resources best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and oral/written communication skills (including electronic communications).
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential topics.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
• Annual Data Security Training
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Title IX Training
• Additional training will be required by the department on a periodic basis.