Director, Human Resources

Summary

Responsible for the operational management and administrative direction of a human resources unit and/or function with broad responsibility. This position directs the long-range strategic planning, operations, and/or administrative activities of a human resources department or major function. Analyzes the effectiveness of and establishes future direction for functional policies and programs. The primary duty is the management of other managers, professionals, and support staff*.  This position reports to a Vice President, Assistant/Associate Vice President, Associate Dean, or other appropriate administrator. This position typically has a dotted reporting line to the Vice President of Human Resource Services. This position may not report to another Director.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description.  These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

• Translates strategic and tactical business plans into human resources operational plans.  Has latitude to make operational decisions within broadly defined parameters and decisions require a high level of judgement.  Deviations from university policies generally require higher managerial approval.
• Establishes the direction, goals, implementation strategy, and policies of a department or unit within an administrative area.
• Directs the efforts of and supervises departmental staff, sets performance standards and accountability.
•  Develops growth and development plans to maximize learning and development opportunities in order to improve team members’ performance and addresses departmental skill gaps.
• Formulates and administers the annual operating budget.
• Advises senior administrators in implementing programs, new initiatives, and special projects.
• Responsible for ensuring that all programs, activities, and services comply with university, state, and federal regulations.
•  Responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships throughout the University. Oversees communications, promotions, and public relations for department in order to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Serves on various university, division and departmental committees and represents the department at various state and national associations.
• Responsible for maintaining an inclusive working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience or a bachelor’s degree in appropriate areas of specialization and eight years of experience.

Licensure and Certification

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), HRCI Professional of Human Resources (PHR), or HRCI Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR) preferred

Supervision

This position does have supervisory responsibility.

Competencies

• Accountability*
• Advocacy*
• Coaching/Mentoring*
• Collaboration*
• Communication*
• Emotional Intelligence*
• Execution*
• Facilitative Decision Making*
• Fair and Legal Management*
• Financial Management*
• Problem Solving*
• Political Savvy*
• Judgment*
• Integrity*
• Humility*
• Resolve*
• Transparency*
• Talent Selection*
• Strategic Thinking*
• Role Model*

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