HR Director, College of Law at University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa

Job Description:

As a member of the leadership team for the College of Law (COL), the HR Director will function as a strategic business partner providing direction and input and serving as leader, consultant, resource, and authority on HR policies, practices and resources. This position is accountable to the Dean of the College of Law and the University Chief Human Resources Officer.



Specific Job Duties and Task

• Collaborate with leadership on College of Law/university strategic plans and initiatives.
• Monitor trends, forecast workforce needs, and develop College of Law HR policies and strategies.
• Provide guidance on and implement University strategic HR initiatives and programs.
• Partner with College of Law and HR leadership and provide consultation based upon the strategic mission of the College of Law
• Develop, lead, and initiate strategies within the College of Law that foster and influence a positive organizational environment.
• Collaborate with University Human Resources to establish plans and formulate policies for the University which may have significant influence over University HR policies and practices.
• Partner with College of Law leadership to assess workforce development needs and identify HR strategies that support achievement of organizational goals
• Promote a high performance, high engagement organizational culture.
• Approve management recommendations regarding discipline and investigation outcomes.
• Plan, direct and control HR operations of the College of Law
• Promote, execute and evaluate programs for the College of Law HR
• Develop best practices for HR programs within the College of Law
• Establish organization wide policies to meet compliance requirements.
• Develop, revise, implement and ensure policies, regulations and compliances are met.

To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu



Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Strategic Leadership, Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Typically 5 years of progressive leadership, administrative or managerial experience in human resources in a complex and/or high-profile organization with multiple departments/units.
• Knowledge of contemporary human resource principles, practices and processes and current federal and state laws, statues, regulations, policies and directives pertaining to human resources
• Demonstrated expert/leader knowledge and ability to:
  • Plan and develop an organization's HR enterprise in order to increase individual and organizational effectiveness.
  • Utilize outstanding verbal, written and electronic communication skills as demonstrated by
    • tailoring messaging to various audiences; including complex and highly sensitive information,
    • managing conflicts and investigations,
    • delivery of presentations or staff training, and
    • authoring/editing formal policy language.

• Extensive ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to develop and improve individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to align the organization's people and culture with changes in the business strategy, organizational structure, technology, and business processes.
• Extensive ability to recruit and develop the talent required for an organization to achieve its short-term and long-term goals.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively and collaboratively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, including knowledge of effective strategies that foster and promote a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, etc.) or other professional HR certification.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated experience in organizational workforce planning and change management to align the workforce and culture to achieve organizational goals and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated hands-on, collegial, and collaborative leadership style that is effective throughout all levels of the organization.

Application Details:



In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.



Benefits Highlights:



Regular salaried position. Pay Level 6A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Additional Information

• Classification Title: HR Director
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 6A

Contact Information

• Organization: College of Law
• Contact Name: Josh Gulick
• Contact Email: joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu

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