Human Resources Director
Priority consideration deadline: Monday, July 27, 2026.
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, the Human Resources Director oversees all aspects of Human Resources for the organization, including recruitment, professional development, performance management, employee relations, benefit administration and legal compliance. The HR Director partners with senior leadership regarding the strategic planning of HR initiatives, ensures compliance, manages risk, and serves as a leader while fostering a positive work…
environment for the HR department and for all Associated Students staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Functions
- Oversees Human Resources Department including all human resources and payroll staff and processes
- Serves as a member of Senior Staff
- Monitors and implements corporate-wide changes, new programs, practices or initiatives as assigned in collaboration with the Associate Executive Director
- Ensures that the organization seeks, attracts, hires and retains highly proficient staff
- Oversees the organizational recruitment and onboarding processes for full- and part-time staff
- Sees that there is effective, on-going training and professional development of staff at all levels of the organization
- Oversees a strong program of evaluation of employee performance
- Ensures bi-weekly payroll completion for all A.S. staff
- Ensures the corporation complies with all federal, state and payroll tax laws and filing requirements.
- Ensures that there is a good flow of information to and from employees, that they are well informed on matters of importance to them and the organization, and that there is positive employee morale and well being
- Oversees employee benefits program ensuring benefit offerings support employee morale and retention.
- Stays current on all state and federal employment law updates, and ensures corporate policies and procedures are compliant
- Maintains employee handbooks and required postings in accordance to current state and federal employment laws
- Ensures completion of all mandated federal and state reporting
- Keeps current on all CSU policies and updates A.S. policies accordingly
- Conducts all employee, ARC member and sport club investigations in accordance with A.S. policies and procedures.
- Resolves employee disputes and grievances fairly and efficiently
- Oversees employee classification and compensation policies and procedures.
- Manages leave of absence policies and processes, ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Master's degree (such as an MBA, MPA, or MS in Human Resources) is preferred. Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred
Experience: Ten years of progressive HR experience, including management and leadership roles required. Experience in Higher Education strongly preferred. Seven years of supervisory experience required.
Compensation
$145,000 - $155,000 Annually
