Director, Workforce Ops & Strategy, MGCAFE

Job Summary

The Business Center in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking an innovative, forward-thinking Director, Workforce Ops & Strategy, MGCAFE.

The Director, Workforce Ops & Strategy, MGCAFE will lead strategic Human Resources operations for the College, aligning talent, structure, and workforce planning to include all 2,500+ employees. They will partner with academic unit leaders and program directors to drive data-informed workforce planning, position management, and organizational effectiveness.

About the Role: The Director, Workforce Ops & Strategy, MGCAFE will develop and apply innovative problem-solving approaches by reframing challenges and exploring alternative methods to achieve solutions. They will provide oversight, leadership, training, guidance, and direction for the College HR Team and Department HR Administrators, fostering consistency, collaboration, and high performance.

The Director, Workforce Ops & Strategy, MGCAFE will drive continuous improvement through HR process and program training, innovation, process optimization, and adoption of best practices to strengthen organizational effectiveness which will have a meaningful impact on employees resulting in positive recruitment and retention outcomes. The Director will serve as a strategic HR partner and trusted advisor to the Dean, Associate Deans, academic unit leaders and program directors, and college leadership, fostering strong collaboration across the institution.

Why Join Us:

At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:

• A formal mentoring program to support your professional development
• Access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building
• Dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
• A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky