Director of Human Resource Management

Director Of Human Resource Management

Human Resources Director leads the HRM department. The position is responsible for overseeing a small team of employees and student workers, ensuring efficient and effective HR operations. This role requires a hands-on approach, including involvement in processing personnel transactions and providing strategic oversight to all HR functions.

Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall university strategy.

Manage the recruitment process, including job design, advertising, interviewing, and selection.

Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.

Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to meet current and future staffing needs, including succession planning and organizational design initiatives.

Design and continuously improve onboarding and offboarding processes to support employee integration and organizational knowledge continuity.

Develop and coordinate training programs to support staff and leadership development, compliance, and continuous learning across campus.

Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable HR federal, state and LSU requirements, conducting investigations, and maintaining records.

Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations as needed.

Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to campus supervisors (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).

Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.

Collaborate and work with LSU Human Resource Management (Baton Rouge Campus) on all LSU System related initiatives, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Provide policy guidance and interpretation as well as ensuring compliance with all labor regulations.

Serve as a liaison or support role in ensuring institutional compliance with EEO, Title IX, and affirmative action regulations, including coordination with relevant campus offices.

Required Qualifications :

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of HR leadership.
• Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Willingness to be hands-on with administrative and processing duties.

Office Hours : Eight (8) hours per day, MondayFriday, 40 hours per week. Additional hours worked as needed.