Job ID: 3743
The Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL)is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Human Resources to lead our HR division. This position reports to SDLs President. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in human resources management legal and regulatory compliance staffing employee relations workforce planning and organizational development. SDLs Director of Human Resources oversees all HR functions including benefits compensation staffing compliance employee relations and training and development.
Responsibilities:
- Develops a clear vision for the future of human resource policies practices and resources
- Creates and translates SDLs business strategy into clear HR objectives and action plans that drive efficiency process improvement and readiness for the future
- Oversees three HR teams: Staffing and Employee Services Employee Relations and Staff Development and Connection and Culture
- Provides HR support to SDLs Board of Directors particularly as related to Officers overall site compensation and succession planning
- Leads and/or supports organization development initiatives and practices
- Demonstrates leadership qualities that serve as a model for SDL leaders that encourages openness approachability and mutual respect among team members
- Effectively practices cross collaboration and other behaviors that unify SDLs workforce
- Conveys a commitment to understanding what is best for key stakeholders including the lab employees customers and other key constituencies such as Utah State University
Required Qualifications:- Bachelors degree in human resources business administration or a related field and 10 or more years of supervisory experience
- Advanced knowledge of applicable federal and state laws HR policies and practices and strategies to attract and retain employees
- Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking abilities to identify evaluate and address short and longterm challenges and opportunities
- Demonstrated ability to inspire collaboration within and outside of a group encourage alternate solutions and properly manage risk and reward
- Advanced knowledge of change management principles and implementation approaches
- Systems thinking demonstrated by the ability to focus on how an issue interacts with other components that must be considered
- Creative and strong problemsolving abilities that promote winwin outcomes
- Credible executive image demonstrated by polish poise and approachability
- Reputation for preserving relationships even under difficult or challenging circumstances
- Demonstrated strong work ethic
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:- An MBA or MS degree
- Certified as a Senior Human Resource Professional or Professional Human Resource
Salary Range:
- $160000$240000
- Salary commensurate based on education and experience
*Why Join SDL
SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.
SDL supports a variety of missions including NASAs vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defenses aim to protect our nation on the ground in the air and in space. Our sensors satellites software systems and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions youve heard of and others that you havent. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
At SDL we uphold a culture of respect collaboration empowerment and accountability. We listen with open minds seek to understand diverse perspectives and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge involving others and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership act with integrity and be accountable. Above all we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.
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Required Experience:
Manager