Director, Human Resources - College of Engineering

Director, Human Resources

The Director, Human Resources serves as a key leader in the College of Engineering working directly with the Associate Dean for Administration (ADA) and with a reporting relationship to the Dean of Engineering. The Director will function as a member of the leadership team, providing effective strategic planning, effective operationalization, handling, and tactical execution, and evaluation of all administrative and functional aspects of the college's Human Resources (HR) for all members of the college including Faculty, Staff, Trainees, Students, Postdocs, etc. as needed. This position maintains confidentiality and requires the alignment and handling of multiple competing priorities while working with multiple stakeholders internally within the Departments, the College, and the University, as well as with external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Provides operational direction and management of, and serves as the primary college resource for information, counseling and coaching regarding all HR activities and matters to include, but not be limited to, recruitment, placement, and separation of employees, job classification and salary administration, salary planning, interpretation and application of HR policies, HR-related onboarding and processing, credentialing and employee relations functions in accordance with University and departmental objectives, policies, and processes. Directs recruitment and search processes for all College positions, including faculty, academic professionals, and civil service staff; reviews and approves job descriptions and postings. Provides guidance as indicated on selection and placement of employees in positions to achieve departmental objectives; and ensures departmental compliance with EEO, university, and other applicable requirements. Initiates and approves HR transactions for six academic units and college administration, including hiring, reappointments, terminations, leaves, job changes, etc. Works with various campus offices including Labor and Employee Relations, Access and Equity, Ethics, Conflict of Interest, HR (College and Campus) to resolve matters that may arise. Advises leadership and management on considerations and issues regarding job classifications, salary administration, performance appraisal administration, employee relations and employee training and development; maintains liaison with College and University HR and / or other appropriate offices and departments to respond to HR matters, issues, and special requests, and to facilitate related actions. Interprets HR policy and / or acceptable management practices to ensure fair and consistent application of university policies; develops college human resources policies and processes in accordance with established University policy. Advises and assists management, faculty, and staff in the handling of employee relations issues, complaints and / or grievances and determination of appropriate disciplinary actions; represents management at grievance hearings, dismissal conferences and arbitration as indicated. Assesses college training needs and develops, conducts, and / or provides training sessions as appropriate for departmental employees. Prepares HR-related and Faculty Affairs-related reports and analyses reflecting progress, trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Ensures maintenance of appropriate Human Resources and Faculty Affairs records. Supervises designated employees; recommends various HR and Faculty Affairs actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisal, work outcomes, disciplinary actions, scheduling, and reporting. Establishes, approves, and facilitates all related workflows and related processing (Faculty and Staff hires, onboarding, transfers, terminations, offboarding, leaves, Faculty Affairs-related documentation, etc.) and ensures timely completion. Develops and tracks HR and Faculty Affairs metrics and outcomes. Provides regular reports of data and analysis to stakeholders as indicated, including but not limited to compliance, progress to desired outcomes, and training requirements. Advises on employment terms and appointment procedures of faculty as appropriate, and meets with faculty and staff on leaves, benefits, and other HR matters as indicated. Ensures related compliance with university, federal, and other governing regulations. Ensures that diversity, equity, and inclusion principles are included in HR activities and practices. Communicates and meets regularly with the ADA and other college leadership on HR Matters. Performs other related duties as assigned. People Management : Directs, oversees, and manages the work of the HR staff members by providing supervision, management, and prioritization of tasks, initiatives, and outcomes. Supports staff with mentoring, guidance, job training and career development opportunities, goal setting, and regular performance appraisals. Conducts hiring and promotion assessments and manages issues when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in HR administration or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in a university setting with functional, divisional and matrix reporting relationships and shared services models is highly preferred. Experience with HR-related systems such as HRFE, JDXpert, and Cornerstone highly preferred.