Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

Manages the development and coordination of university-wide Human Resource activity. Maintains and enhances the organizations human resources by planning implementing and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies programs and practices.

Acts as a strategic partner across the University in the areas of diversity equity and inclusion; talent and culture development; engagement and experience; employee relations and retention; compensation rewards and recognition; and employee benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates job requirements and job descriptions for accuracy across all positions.
• Manages department personnel including hiring training and staff development. Provides direct management support and resources for staff.
• Accountable for ensuring clear definition of roles communication of strategic and operational plans results-oriented operations and performance management in areas of responsibility.
• Creates and manages the HR budget.
• Counsels managers on potential departmental hires; conducts and analyzes exit interviews.
• Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommends benefit programs to management; directs the processing of benefit claims; obtains and evaluates benefit contract bids; designs and conducts educational programs on benefit programs. Serves as liaison to University management and staff to discuss and resolve a variety of human resources issues such as staffing reorganization policy and rule interpretation and related personnel issues.
• Manages the performance evaluation process and provide guidance to managers on performance management issues.
• Maintains management guidelines by preparing updating and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Partners with administration and finance in analyzing department performance budgets and other performance targets.

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated knowledge of current human resources best practices extensive experience in organizational behavior employee relations compensation benefits and employee development a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of talent acquisition performance management training and development compensation management and surveys wage and hour law labor law legal compliance benefits EEO/AA guidelines FMLA ADA HIPAA FLSA FFCRA HR information systems investigations prevention and awareness programs and employee relations.
• Higher Ed experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving skills including conflict resolution and presentation skills as well as ability to navigate HRIS systems and Paycom.
• An ability to foster innovative and creative problem solving strong listening and communication skills a presence that builds trust confidence and respect and the ability to lead.
• Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration or related field PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred. At least five years experience in a generalist position or equivalent.
• The ability to work on your own initiative.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• The ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization.

INTERRELATIONS

Suggestions include:

• Regular or daily contact with administration faculty staff and students.
• Regular contact with the general public.
• Must have an appreciation and respect for diverse populations.

CONTACT:

All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System.

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical dental vision Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan generous Paid Time Off program Parental Leave paid holidays paid life insurance and long-term disability paid time for volunteering and more.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville Kentuckys largest city Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2000 students at the bachelors masters and doctoral levels providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies grounded in spiritual values with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.
With a focus on service and leadership Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working addition our unique 8-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service. Celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment emulated for interdisciplinary collaborations and acclaimed for contributions to the community.

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University complies with all federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the Universitys policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race color national origin age disability religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status military status veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.