"Associate Director of Human Resources"

Job Details

The Associate Director of Human Resources serves as the deputy to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and provides strategic oversight of the University's HR Operations, Benefits, and Compensation functions. This position plays a central leadership role in aligning HR practices with institutional goals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of service, collaboration, and accountability.

The Associate Director works closely with the CHRO and HR leadership team to guide policy development, supervise key HR managers, and ensure that all HR programs and services are administered consistently, efficiently, and in accordance with University policy and applicable law. This position functions as the primary escalation point for complex HR issues and supports the development of an inclusive and responsive workplace culture.

Salary: $82,003-$86,320; 37.5 hours

Essential Functions:

• Serve as deputy to the CHRO, providing leadership and strategic direction for the Human Resources Department
• Partner with the CHRO in the development and execution of strategic HR initiatives aligned with institutional priorities
• Oversee departmental performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing best practices
• Ensure that HR policies, programs, and services are designed to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience
• Collaborate with University leadership to ensure HR strategies support workforce planning, employee retention, and institutional growth

Supervision:

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and leadership to the HR Manager and the HR management staff
• Ensure communication, collaboration, and consistency across HR Operations, Benefits, Compensation, and Payroll
• Conduct regular leadership meetings with HR management staff to review priorities, performance, and emerging issues
• Provide mentorship and development opportunities for HR staff, ensuring accountability and continuous professional growth
• Serve as the escalation point for complex employee relations cases, leave disputes, or compliance concerns raised by HR leadership

Qualifications - Education & Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in human resources including significant responsibility for HR operations, employee relations, and compliance in a complex organization
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience leading professional HR staff or managing multiple HR functions
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic oversight of HR information systems, ensuring data governance, compliance, and operational alignment across HR functions

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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