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.

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values System.edu.

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…