Director, Payroll and Talent Acquisition

The Director of Payroll and Talent Acquisition provides strategic and operational leadership in the areas of payroll, records management and talent acquisition to ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements. This role manages and develops goals, objectives and priorities to ensure efficient compliant and service-oriented HR operations that support the university's mission and workforce needs.

• Oversees all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of employee compensation.
• Directs the university's talent acquisition strategies, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of employee records, including electronic personnel files and document retention schedules.
• Collaborates with university leadership on workforce planning and position management to support institutional goals.
• Develops, maintains, and enforces HR policies and procedures in alignment with legal and ethical standards. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and university regulations related to payroll, employment and immigration.
• Serves as the primary liaison to the UHS Payroll Office for payroll and employment matters.
• Oversees employment activities for foreign nationals, including labor certification process, I-9 compliance and audit readiness.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports:

• Full Time Employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Provides leadership, guidance, training, and performance management to ensure efficient operations and alignment with institutional goals. Oversees the assignment of duties, monitors work outcomes, and fosters professional development with the team.

Required Education:

• Baccalaureate degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of human resources experience

License/Certification:

• None

• Master's degree
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the processes, trends, and best practices in the payroll and records functions.

Skills:

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc.
• Individual has minimal exposure to physical risks

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Customer Relations Management

• Ensures customer's needs and expectations are addressed within his/her department or section. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Mentors and guides department/section staff by sharing knowledge and best practices to appropriately respond to customer's requests.
• Monitors staff interactions with customers for professional conduct, consistent application of university policies and procedures, and follow up of outstanding requests.
• Assumes responsibility for addressing complex or unusual requests.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Operations Management

• Manages department or section operations consistent with department/section goals and objectives.
• Administers the department/section budget ensuring effective utilization of financial resources and appropriate disbursement of funds.
• Fosters a cooperative and productive work environment through motivation, encouragement, and mentorship of staff.
• Ensures department/section compliance with university and department policies, procedures, and work rules.
• Keeps management apprised of department/section activities and issues requiring senior management input.

Problem Solving

• Formulates plans and strategies to proactively resolve anticipated problems.
• Prudently responds to unforeseen problems through careful consideration and analysis of problem and relevant information and circumstances.
• Recognizes and apprises appropriate university administrator when resolution requires senior management input and/or approval.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Supervision

• Supervises the work of staff employees.
• Sets clear goals and expectations within reasonable timeframes.
• Motivates staff through constructive feedback, challenging assignments, and recognition of achievements.
• Provides mentorship and guidance by sharing expertise and best practices.
• Supports staff by providing essential resources, professional development opportunities, and open communication.
• Promptly addresses performance issues with appropriate measures and discretion.

Student Success Indirect Support

• Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
• Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
• Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance.
• Helps students build peer support networks.
• Encourages student participation in out-of-class activities.
• Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
• Treats students with respect
• Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.