Human Resources Director

Position Summary

The Human Resources Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization’s mission.

The HR Director is a full-time exempt position which reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave;
• disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale;

occupational health and safety; and workers compensation.

Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices;

reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Directs the administration of insurance, retirement, and other benefit programs; evaluates and develops recommendations for improvements.
• Coordinates performance management program designed to encourage regular communication between employees and supervisors to foster an environment for ongoing recognition and addressing opportunities for improvement in meeting the goals of the university.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law;

applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.

• Serves as a Title IX investigator for complaints related to employees.
• Handles discipline and termination of employment cases in accordance with university policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree in related field. Master’s degree preferred. 7 or more years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Christian faith with an understanding and support of the tenets of the Nazarene Church. SHRM-SCP and / or HRCI PHR and or SPHR certification is a plus.

Bilingual in English / Spanish is a plus. Prior higher education experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the university and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn the university’s HRIS system.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stoop as necessary.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Interested parties who are in agreement with the mission and values of Trevecca Nazarene University should send resume and cover letter stating salary requirements to :

[email protected]

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