Description

Director of Human Resources

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the development and coordination of University-wide Human Resource activity. Maintains and enhances the organization's 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.

Benefits include medical coverage, 403b, 23 Paid Time Off days, and 21 Holidays. After one year of employment, employees receive 100% tuition remission for Undergraduate and Graduate programs, and spouses/dependents are eligible to receive tuition discounts for Undergraduate programs.

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.

Qualifications

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.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s 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 from all levels.
• Higher Ed experience preferred.

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.

**It is highly recommended that all faculty and staff have the COVID 19 vaccination.

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, 21 holidays including 2 weeks off at the end of the year, paid life insurance and short-term disability, paid time for volunteering, free gym membership, and more.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky’s 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 2300 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 student. In addition, our unique6-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, with a commitment to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, 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/Affirmative Action employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s 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 pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.