Human Resources Manager

Title: Human Resources Manager

Employee Classification: Human Resources Manager

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Human Resources

Sub Division-Department: SYS-Human Resources

Department: SYS-Human Resources-910600

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

The UNT System Human Resources Department is one department made of a team of teams that supports various constituencies and component institutions within our UNT System Enterprise while working together to achieve the vision of becoming an enterprise that is values-driven and customer-focused with an emphasis on excellence, curiosity, and innovation. There are exciting things on the horizon, and we are looking for experienced and innovative HR professionals to join our journey.

Manages human resources consultation and support to designated business units and provides consultation and guidance to assigned HR staff regarding administration of human resources policies, procedures, and resolution of a wide variety of human resources issues in the areas of employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, compensation, benefits and leave, employee engagement, compliance, policy interpretation, and institutional effectiveness measures.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in HR or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of management including planning, organizing, directing, motivating and decision making.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource management, to include a knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing personnel activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong employee relations, counseling and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff and the public, and to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Skill in using office computer information systems to organize, store, manipulate and retrieve data.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, with frequently changing priorities.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: PHR/SPHR or SHRMCP/SCP Certification. Experience working with People Soft Human Capital Management System. Proficient in applying conflict resolution skills and mediation techniques.

• Lead and develop HR Business Partners and HR team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant resolutions; oversee and review investigations conducted by HRBPs.
• Utilizes knowledge of various human resources functions to provide tactical support, professional counsel, advice, and service to university constituents to help facilitate the success of the university's mission, and serves on campus wide committees.
• Partner with senior leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession strategies, aligning HR initiatives with institutional goals.
• Maintains an effective level of business acumen regarding the higher education industry, institutional knowledge and literacy regarding business units, including core business, culture, and short- and long-range plans.
• Leads special projects and initiatives, conducts research and leveraging data analysis to identify trends, and develops and implements action plans to achieve organizational goals.
• Maintain deep knowledge of employment laws and higher education HR trends, proactively mitigating risk and partnering with legal counsel as needed.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

No

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

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