Human Resources Director

Institute for Medical Research at the Durham VA Health Care System Human Resources Director

PI: IMR Admin Team

The Institute for Medical Research (IMR), an affiliate of the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS), is looking for a full-time Human Resources Director to provide overall strategic Human Resources (HR) leadership to investigators, IMR and employees, as needed, to manage and direct all HR tasks for the benefit of all parties. This position requires a high degree of organization, accuracy, technical competence, confidentiality, and integrity in the interaction with investigators, study staff, and others.

Location: This position is located in Durham, North Carolina and candidates must be willing to relocate prior to start date. If remote, IMR employees must reside in the state of North Carolina.

• Assist in the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs and services, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, retention, legal compliance, employee benefits, compensation, employee relations, payroll, performance management, employment practices and procedures and employee communications.
• Advise management to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws related to employee benefits, compensation, employment, and training. Remain current with changes in human resources and employment law.
• Work collaboratively with HR Team, Executive Director, and CFO to identify requirements, select vendor and oversee system implementation for an HRIS that meets IMR’s HR information system needs.
• Evaluate and oversee all employee benefit programs including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 403(b) plans, leave programs, unemployment compensation, contacts with third-party administrators, employee benefit audits, workers’ compensation insurance and COBRA, etc.
• Direct compliance for EEO, 5500 and other reporting requirements. Work with CFO and Executive Director in support of compliance reporting.
• Direct and oversee personnel record keeping related to new hires, employee reviews, promotions, transfers, separations and exit interviews. Ensure procedures are documented and followed to completion.
• Assist Principal Investigators with hiring questions, paperwork, WOC (Without Compensation) processing and all items related to bringing on new staff.
• Assess effectiveness of classification and performance management programs.
• Direct and oversee compensation of employees to ensure pay and benefits are appropriate to attract, recruit, and retain quality talent.
• Consult with legal counsel as appropriate, and/or as directed by the Executive Director or Board on employment matters.
• Counsel senior management and Principal Investigators in the resolution of complex HR, employee relations including promotions and terminations, and other organizational development matters.
• Provide assistance to the Executive Director or other administrative staff as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience encompassing all HR disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities to completion.
• Skilled in efficiently working under pressure with changing deadlines and multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
• Manage HR team with a focus on coaching, support and accountability.
• Able to read, analyze, define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; must be proactive and flexible.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate with all parties in a professional manner.
• Exercise independent judgement and professional discretion when handling confidential information.
• Comfortable with learning new technology and proficient in computer software programs including Work, Excel and Outlook, among other software packages.
• Assess needs and plan for new information technology implementations to support HR workflows. This includes but is not limited to ATS and HRIS.
• Ability to learn and understand financial information.
• Ability to provide solutions to meet IMR’s needs.
• Excellent customer service and…