Director of Human Resources

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**Position Announcement**

# Director of Human Resources

Eastern Illinois University is seeking applications and nominations for

a highly motivated and experienced administrator to serve as the

Universitys Director of Human Resources. The Director reports to the

Vice President for Business Affairs and has primary responsibilities for

the administration and leadership of a comprehensive human resources

department. Areas of responsibilities include all phases of employment

for civil service employees, including efforts to achieve diversity

within the workplace; employee training and professional development;

participation in collective bargaining process; contract administration;

position classification and compensation; and benefits for all

university employees.

# Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or other

related field required

Five years of recent applicable human resources experience, with at

least 3 in a significant management or leadership role

Excellent oral and written communication skills

# Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in related field

Relevant professional experience in Higher Education

# Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leading, administering, coordinating and supervising all aspects of

programs and activities for civil service employees in the following

areas: recruitment, screening, testing, interviewing, employment,

orientation, compensation and classification, training and development,

performance appraisals, and maintenance of electronic files for

employees

Leading, administering, coordinating and supervising all aspects of

programs and activities for all employees in the following areas:

Employee Benefits, Workers Compensation, Unemployment Compensation,

Family and Medical Leave Act administration, and ADA accommodations

Providing leadership in maintaining quality staff through recruitment,

retention, and professional development, with attention given to

achieving diversity in the workplace

Providing leadership in the development and implementation of personnel

policies and procedures for matters related to employees.

Providing leadership and direction for HR information systems to create

efficient and customer service-oriented processes

Manage unemployment claims and matters

Implementing and managing the university background check and MVR

process.

Managing the desk audit process

Serving as financial manager and assuming responsibility for the

appropriate use and

management of funds for the Human Resources unit

Serving as the University\'s designated employer representative (DER) of

the State Universities Civil Service System

Serving as an administrative liaison to the University\'s Civil Service

Council.

Coordinating with Employee and Labor Relations on civil service

disciplinary issues and other civil service matters. A member of various

negotiation teams when requested

Assist with development and administration of mandatory training, such

as Identity Protection Act training and other training as mandated

Represent the University on various external committees

Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Business Affairs

• Compensation**: \$115,000 \$130,000 (commensurate with qualifications
  
  

and experience)

• Work Hours:** Standard office hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Start Date:** January 1, 2027, desired; appointment date negotiable.
• Benefits Overview:** Eastern Illinois University is proud to offer an
  
  

excellent benefits package designed to support our employees\'

well-being and career goals. This position is eligible for the following

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:** Competitive employee insurance
  
  

premiums with fl xible plan options.

• Vision Insurance:** Vision coverage is included with medical at no
  
  

cost.