Executive Director, Human Resources

The Executive Director of Human Resources supports the CHRO in providing strategic leadership and direction for several functional areas of Human Resources (HR), including total rewards, performance management, employee relations, and engagement to support the recruitment, retention, and motivation of a highly qualified and engaged workforce. This role is a key advisor to the CHRO and senior leadership in aligning HR strategies with the organization's long-term objectives.

• Lead cross-functional HR initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Participates in strategic planning and assessment in developing HR goals and initiatives; oversees budget for assigned areas.
• Directs operations of assigned areas, manages, and develops goals, objectives, and priorities for designated areas, and ensures efficient and compliant HR operations.
• Foster a positive workplace culture through employee engagement strategies and conflict resolution
• Develops, maintains, and enforces HR policies and procedures in alignment with legal and ethical standards
• Supports leaders and employees in navigating complex HR issues and fostering a positive work environment. Resolves complex issues of a multi-disciplinary nature regarding employee concerns, university policies, and employment law
• Provide leadership to the HR team, planning resources and priorities, developing skills and competencies that will enhance the capability and credibility of the team, and ensuring achievement of agreed outcomes and performance objectives

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Direct Reports:

• Full-time Employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

Required Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of related job experience in human resources. Experience in a leadership role.

License/Certification

• None Required

• SHRM-CP or PHR
• Master's degree
• Experience in a leadership role

Knowledge:

• Deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Proficiency in HR software and systems

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage change and navigate complex organizational dynamics

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment.

Physical Demands:

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

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.

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.

Accountability

• Accountable for oversight of organizational unit's projects and initiatives; monitors utilization of allocated resources and status of projected time frames.
• Ensures organizational unit's operations are in compliance with university and department policies and procedures; responsible for the development and revision of policies and procedures for assigned area(s).
• Resolves complex issues after careful consideration of all relevant information.
• Collaborates with other university administrators to keep the university apprised of significant developments and issues.

Change Management

• Manages the development and implementation of change initiatives to advance the university's goals and objectives.
• Assesses the availability of resources and ascertains additional resources required to effect change within projected timelines.
• Promotes the benefits of new methods, technology, and/or work environments resulting from changes.
• Addresses concerns to minimize the impact of potential consequences of changes.
• Provides encouragement and support to employees through the change process.
• Supports changes in the university's organizational structure.

Leadership

• Leads the organizational unit's endeavors to achieve its goals and objectives in support of the university's vision and mission.
• Oversees the organizational unit's operations in accordance with the university's shared values of excellence, student success, inclusiveness, respect, and integrity.
• Fosters a dynamic work environment that encourages teamwork and cooperation.

Financial Administration

• Assesses and modifies the organizational unit's budget annually to provide sufficient resources for the organizational unit's operations aligned with goals and objectives, in consideration of the university's budget constraints.
• Directs administration of the organizational unit's budget to ensure effective utilization of financial resources and compliance with federal, State, and university policies and procedures.
• Approves disbursement of funds consistent with the organizational unit's budget.
• Monitors the status of the organizational unit's budget and directs the resolution of deficiencies and/or discrepancies.

Organization Engagement

• Positively represents the organizational unit to internal and external constituents in support of the organizational unit's efforts and in recognition of its accomplishments.
• Coordinates with other university administrators to collaborate endeavors across organizational units.
• Builds rapport with external constituents to advance the organizational unit's goals and objectives and engage the community with the university's efforts to address the needs and advance the development of the region.
• Competently responds to audits and requests from governmental entities and UH-System on behalf of the organizational unit.

Strategic Planning

• Develops organizational unit's short- and long-term goals and objectives that align with the university's strategic plan.
• Establishes assessment measures to evaluate the organizational unit's progress toward accomplishing its goals and objectives.
• Determines priorities and allocates resources to achieve the organizational unit's goals and objectives.
• Anticipates potential difficulties and concerns and develops feasible contingency plans.
• Collaborates with other university administrators to coordinate efforts across organizational units.

Talent Management

• Communicates the organizational unit's priorities and initiatives to employees and the importance of their contributions to the organizational unit's goals and objectives.
• Motivates employees by encouraging a commitment to excellence and recognizing employee accomplishments.
• Clearly defines employee responsibilities and expectations; provides guidance and constructive feedback.
• Encourages employee participation in professional development and training and supports mentoring and on-the-job training to provide the tools for employees to be successful.
• Promotes teamwork and a work environment that fosters cooperation.
• Manages the resolution of performance issues expeditiously and with 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.