Director of Human Resources
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Job Location:
McMinnville, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 105000 - 115000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Human Resources
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Vice President Finance and Administration / CFO
FTE: 1.0
Department: Human Resources
Effective Date: November 2025
POSITION SUMMARY
The University invites applications for the position of Director of Human Resources a senior leadership role responsible for proactively and strategically managing all human resources functions. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leadership on complex and sensitive personnel matters change management and best practices.
This role oversees the development implementation and enforcement of human resources policies and practices to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations including FLSA Title IX ADA FMLA HIPAA ERISA and pay equity laws. The Director of Human Resources brings creativity collaboration and a passion for relationship-building working closely with the campus community to strengthen organizational culture and effectiveness.
The position provides strategic oversight of employee benefits recruitment and retention efforts employee relations and HR systems while fostering an inclusive engaged and compliant workplace.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Departmental Leadership
Collaborates with the CFO and internal and external stakeholders to develop strategic departmental goals objectives and systems.
Evaluates analyzes and recommends changes to department systems as indicated by process improvement efforts or changes in laws policies or procedures.
Develops and administers institutional Human Resources policies and practices.
Manages the Human Resources departmental budget.
Oversees maintenance and accuracy of employee personnel records.
Oversees employee benefits administration and serves as liaison with benefit representatives.
Serves on the University Retirement Advisory Committee and completes Form 5500.
Partners with Payroll Manager to ensure timely and accurate payroll and benefits reconciliation.
Advises on HRIS design implementation maintenance reporting and auditing.
Provides leadership coaching and performance feedback to HR staff.
University-Wide Responsibilities
Develops and implements university-wide HR initiatives and timelines.
Assists employees in understanding personnel policies and procedures.
Develops workforce metrics and evaluates HR effectiveness.
Administers compliance with HIPAA ERISA COBRA FMLA OFLA ADA and related regulations.
Fosters an inclusive respectful and engaged campus culture.
Serves as liaison with legal counsel on HR-related matters.
Reviews drafts and interprets HR policies and advises leadership on legal updates.
Salary Administration
Develops and maintains compensation structures pay grades and pay equity compliance.
Leads performance management and employee development programs.
Develops and delivers employee training and succession planning initiatives.
Recruitment
Advises managers on hiring promotions transfers classifications and compensation.
Oversees job postings applicant tracking onboarding immigration issues and exit interviews.
Campus Safety
Partners with Environmental Health & Safety on workers compensation and return-to-work programs.
Supports OSHA compliance ergonomic reviews and ADA integration.
Employee Relations & Organizational Behavior
Coaches managers on performance management and conflict resolution.
Manages complex employee relations issues grievances and investigations.
Serves as Deputy Title IX Coordinator for staff matters.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related discipline.
Five to seven years of professional HR management experience.
Demonstrated expertise in employee relations benefits compensation recruitment training and compliance.
Strong analytical communication and leadership skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Valid drivers license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
HR experience in higher education.
PHR or SPHR certification.
Masters degree in Business Administration.
Juris Doctorate degree.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is primarily performed in an office environment with frequent sitting computer use and communication. Occasional standing walking travel and lifting up to 20 pounds is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
Linfield University participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new employees.
To apply please submit your application materials through the Linfield University employment portal. We look forward to learning more about how your experience and passion align with our mission.
Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
