Senior Director, Human Resources

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $180,000 - $211,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

This role evaluates and advances the strategic optimization of HR processes in support of organizational goals through the analysis of key metrics and operational performance indicators. Utilizing a hands‑on, collaborative approach, the Senior Director contributes to the development and execution of HR strategies and the implementation of best practices across talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, professional development and engagement, compensation, and performance management within the VP&S Pod structure.

The Senior Director oversees the effectiveness of the Human Resources request management and tracking system to ensure consistent, efficient workflow and service delivery. In partnership with departmental leadership and hiring managers within the Pod, the role drives continuous improvement through identification of inefficiencies and implementation of process enhancements.

The ideal candidate is customer‑service oriented, solutions‑focused, and brings strong project management, analytical, and change leadership capabilities. The role requires collaboration with key stakeholders across VP&S and CUIMC to address challenges impacting efficiency, accuracy, and service quality. The core function of this position includes evaluation, development, and oversight of centralized Pod functions such as onboarding, offboarding, leave management, and visa administration.

This position offers the opportunity to build, enhance, and standardize HR processes in a fast‑paced and evolving academic medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level leadership across the full spectrum of human resources and faculty affairs functions within the Medicine Pod.
• Ensure workforce strategies, HR operations, and people initiatives align with VP&S goals and institutional priorities.
• Partner with clinical, operational, and finance leadership to assess workforce implications of business initiatives and design people strategies that support organizational effectiveness.

• Lead and oversee comprehensive HR services aligned with VP&S Human Resources strategy, including:
• Talent acquisition and onboarding
• Employee and labor relations
• Performance management
• Compensation administration
• Professional development and engagement
• Faculty affairs processes
• Ensure efficient and compliant HR operations, including personnel transactions, leaves of absence, benefits coordination, immigration processes, and employee records management.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR procedures and service standards, aligned with VP&S HR strategy.
• Maintain HR reporting and workforce analytics, including turnover analysis, workforce trends, and HR pod operational metrics.
• Supervise and develop HR staff, including HR Directors, Associate Directors, Senior HR Managers and HR Generalists.

• Partner with leadership to design and implement recruitment and retention strategies, competency frameworks, career pathways, and succession planning initiatives.
• Oversee engagement and recognition programs that foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Conduct training needs assessments and lead development initiatives for supervisors, managers, faculty, and…