Director, Human Resources

Job Title

Director, Human Resources

Agency

Texas A&M University - Victoria

Department

Human Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Victoria, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Director of Human Resources (HR), under general direction, provides leadership and direction for a wide range of HR services. Plans, develops, and administers HR functions and advises and consults on HR issues. Investigates complaints and participates in strategic planning, budgeting, and policy/procedure development. Responsibilities: -Provides overall leadership and plans, develops, and administers a wide range of HR services including, but not limited to, recruitment, employee selection and retention, new employee orientation/onboarding, classification, compensation, leave, time keeping, payroll, performance management, employee benefits and wellness initiatives, recordkeeping, compliance, affirmative action, employee relations, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), employee training and development, and employee recognition programs. -Organizes and participates in HR activities to maintain and improve positive employee relations. Develops and delivers training in HR functional areas. -Participates in strategic planning and provides leadership and guidance in carrying out plans related to the accomplishment of the strategic plan, institutional goals, objectives, and division-wide strategic objectives. -Creates the annual budget and other related fiscal duties including management reporting and ensuring cost effectiveness in HR areas. -Creates and maintains standardized metric systems related to participant training records, applicant tracking, position descriptions, HRIS systems, and other ad-hoc reporting which may include data gathering, compilation, analyses, and report preparation. -Administers employee grievance procedures, investigates complaints, mediates disputes, and recommends administrative actions. Investigates Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Civil Rights charges and prepares associated responses and position papers. Responds to employment litigation under the direction of legal counsel. -Serves as the primary liaison on HR matters to Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) administration, governance groups, subcommittees, and personnel agencies of the State of Texas. Serves on various councils and committees. -Ensures HR compliance with applicable, legal guidelines, employment agreements, TAMUS policies, regulations, rules, and procedures. Articulates the mission, objectives, and programs of the office. -Reviews policies, procedures, and practices to ensure they meet the strategic needs of TAMUS. Develops and updates rules and procedures. Education and Experience: -Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. -Ten years of related experience. Three years of supervisory experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -Generally supervises

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Professional References

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.