"HR Manager Employee Relations and Title IX"

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HR Manager Employee Relations and Title IX

Division: Human Resources
Department/Office: Human Resources

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St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time HR Manager - Employee Relations, Title IX position within the Human Resources Department.

The Employee Relations, Title IX, and HR Manager serves as a critical strategic partner and internal consultant within the Human Resources division. This role is responsible for advancing key HR programs and compliance functions with a focus on employee relations, policy development, performance management, and HR compliance oversight. The position also acts as the institution's Title IX Coordinator, ensuring institutional compliance with federal regulations and supporting the creation of a safe, inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

This role leads the development and implementation of high-impact HR programs that foster organizational consistency, employee trust, and institutional compliance. It manages sensitive employee relations matters with discretion, leads proactive risk mitigation strategies, and designs tools and practices that promote equity in employee treatment, policy application, and workplace outcomes.

The HR Manager also leads execution of the annual faculty review and contract cycle in close collaboration with Academic Affairs, ensuring alignment with compensation standards and employment law. In addition, the role supports enterprise-wide HR initiatives, manages compliance reporting, and partners with the VP of HR and legal counsel to ensure that policies and HR operations reflect best practices and institutional values.

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Accrued sick time
• Paid parental leave after one year of service

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in human resources, with direct experience in either compensation programs or faculty contract processing.
• At least one (1) year of experience supervising, leading, or coordinating the work of others, with demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and drive results.
• Proven ability to build positive, trust-based relationships with institutional leaders and navigate complex dynamics-especially when delivering difficult decisions or offering alternative solutions.
• Strong customer service orientation, with a commitment to serving employees, students, and campus partners with professionalism and empathy.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with experience interpreting and applying HR policy, compensation data, and workforce metrics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear documentation, facilitate group processes, and influence decisions through evidence-based reasoning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
• Experience working in a higher education, unionized, or mission-driven organization with varied employee classifications (faculty, staff, student workers).
• Demonstrated expertise in Title IX compliance, employee relations investigations, or workplace conflict resolution.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220777-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 11/10/2025
Application Deadline: 11/21/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/10400

Compensation:
$74,000 - $110,000

The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs. St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.