Director of Human Resources

• Location 1200 East Broadway,Columbia, MO, 65215,United States
• Job Category Higher Education, Human Resources
• Industry Higher Education, Human Resources
• Employee Type Exempt FT

Description

The Director of Human Resources is a member of the College’s administrative leadership team and serves as a strategic and operational partner in all areas of human resources.

Working closely with the Executive Vice President – Finance & Operations, President, Cabinet, faculty, and staff, the Director provides leadership for employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, HR policies and procedures, compliance, professional development, and organizational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic perspective, sound HR expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to be actively engaged in the day-to-day work of a small institution. The Director will help create a workplace culture in which employees feel valued, supported, accountable, and connected to the College’s mission.

• Serve as a senior HR advisor to college leadership, administrators, managers, faculty, and staff.
• Translate institutional priorities into effective HR strategies, programs, policies, and practices.
• Partner with the EVP and senior leaders on workforce planning and organizational development.
• Help establish consistent, transparent, and service-oriented HR practices across the College.
• Represent Human Resources on institutional committees and initiatives as assigned.

• Provide guidance and coaching to managers and employees regarding workplace concerns, performance issues, conflict resolution, and employment practices.
• Investigate employee relations matters and recommend appropriate actions in consultation with college leadership and legal counsel when appropriate.
• Promote a positive, respectful, inclusive, and mission-centered workplace.
• Help managers develop effective approaches to communication, feedback, accountability, and employee development.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and documentation regarding sensitive personnel matters.

• Lead or oversee recruitment processes for staff and administrative positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop position descriptions, recruitment strategies, interview processes, and selection criteria.
• Promote effective and equitable hiring practices.
• Strengthen onboarding and orientation programs to help new employees become engaged and productive members of the College community.
• Develop strategies that support employee retention and workforce stability.

• Oversee and continuously improve the College’s performance management processes.
• Support managers in establishing clear expectations and providing meaningful feedback.
• Develop and coordinate professional development and leadership-development opportunities.
• Help identify opportunities for employee growth, career development, and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and accountability.

• Assist with the administration and ongoing evaluation of compensation programs.
• Support periodic review of salaries, job classifications, and position responsibilities.
• Help oversee employee benefits programs and relationships with benefits providers.
• Communicate benefits information effectively and accurately to employees.
• Provide executive oversight and have ultimate accountability of the organization’s payroll function, ensuring payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

• Help ensure compliance with applicable federal and Missouri…