Director, Human Resources

Position Summary

Director of Human Resources

Gallatin School of Individualized Study – New York University

NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead the School's HR operations, ensuring excellence in service, compliance, and alignment with Gallatin's mission. As the senior HR leader at Gallatin, the Director will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving initiatives that support talent acquisition, retention, professional development, and employee engagement across a diverse workforce—including administrators, faculty, staff, adjuncts, researchers, and student employees.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Business Officer, with accountability to the Vice President/CHRO, the Director will play a pivotal role in shaping HR strategies, implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance with university policies and employment laws. This leader will be instrumental in fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment that reflects the values of Gallatin's vibrant academic community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic HR expertise and operational leadership to ensure a high-functioning, people-first workplace.
• Lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, compensation, performance management, training, and employee relations to foster a thriving workforce.
• Collaborate with Gallatin and NYU leadership to enhance recruitment, retention, and professional development initiatives.
• Utilize HR analytics and data-driven insights to inform leadership decisions and optimize HR services.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, employment laws, and collective bargaining agreements while maintaining the highest levels of discretion and integrity.
• Champion a diverse, inclusive, and engaging culture, identifying opportunities for collaboration across NYU schools to enhance HR operations and efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with exceptional judgment, credibility, and discretion, capable of navigating complex workplace challenges with confidence and integrity. As a collaborative leader, this individual will build strong partnerships across the institution, driving HR initiatives that align with organizational goals and enhance the employee experience. They will be a data-driven strategist, leveraging HR analytics to inform decision-making, optimize processes, and measure the impact of key initiatives.

Beyond technical expertise, this leader will be a champion of workplace culture—committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. With a passion for employee engagement and organizational effectiveness, they will play a pivotal role in shaping a positive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive.

Why Join Gallatin?

NYU Gallatin is a one-of-a-kind academic community where students design their own interdisciplinary studies. As Gallatin's HR leader, you'll help shape an environment where faculty, staff, and students can thrive. This is a great opportunity if you're looking to make an impact in a highly respected, mission-driven institution
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Education:

Bachelor's Degree.
Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
Required Experience: 7+ years relevant experience as a Human Resources manager/director or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include in-depth knowledge of a variety of areas in human resources, HR systems and reporting, and experience managing staff, administrative processes, and strategic initiatives and projects.
Preferred Experience: 7+ years experience supervising, developing, and overseeing the implementation of…