Human Resources Director

Job Description

Plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance.

REPORTS TO: Vice President and General Counsel

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible human resource management experience required.

Education:

Master’s degree required. Concentration in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or related field is helpful.

Licenses/Certifications/Credentials:

SPHR required. Additional professional certifications desirable.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Human Resources staff and functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follow the guidance and direction of supervisor(s).
• Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
• Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
• Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in employee handbooks and policies.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties, including special projects, as required, or assigned.

This role serves as a Title IX Responsible Employee. Yes

This role serves as a Campus Security Authority. Yes

This role requires a clean or acceptable driving record. No

This role is considered Essential (see Extreme Weather Policy for definition) No

COMPETENCIES/OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following:

• Accountability & Dependability – Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight. Does not make excuses for errors or problems; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Does not diffuse blame for not meeting expectations; face up to problems with people quickly and directly.
• Adaptability & Flexibility — Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Attention to Detail — Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
• Customer Focus — Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by HR.
• Decision-Making & Judgment - Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks. Gathers data and others’ input when making decisions. Considers lessons learned from experience, differing needs, and the impact of the decision on others. Makes necessary decisions even when information is limited or unclear.
• Development & Continual Learning — Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.
• Ethics & Integrity — Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. Respects and maintains confidentiality. Does the right thing, even when it is difficult. Avoids situations and actions considered inappropriate or which present a conflict of interest.
• Planning & Organizing — Coordinate ideas and resources to achieve goals.
• Providing Consultation — Partners with customers to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues.