• Director of Human Resources
  • Texas Wesleyan Univeristy

Position Information

  • Duties and Responsibilities

    Develop and implement effective strategies for all aspects of HR that are data-informed and aligned with the University’s mission, values and goals.

    Monitor the university’s compliance and ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding personnel policies, practices, and procedures.

    Responsible for the ongoing review, development and communication of employee policies, procedure and required employee training.

    Responsible for ensuring compensation and benefit plans/programs are fairly and equitably administered to provide competitive offerings.

    Administers and manages the performance management system for staff.

    Oversee the development and maintenance of personnel records while maintaining confidentiality and data security.

    Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, retention and succession planning efforts to attract and retain diverse top talent for the university. Ensure these functions are efficient and appropriately supported by technology and human resource information systems.

    Responsible for overall accuracy of employee data, reports, and payroll information in the HR information system.

    Prepare and analyze quantitative human resource data (i.e. separations, turnover, employee feedback, etc.) and make recommendations to address issues or concerns.

    Deliver strategies for overall staff development training including compliance, management and organizational acumen, utilizing virtual and in-person delivery systems.

    Provide guidance and resources to supervisors in addressing performance or behavior related personnel issues, disciplinary actions, and procedures.

    Participate in long and short-term workforce planning and budgeting.

    Develop and manage HR budget with effective stewardship.

    Supervise HR staff and delegate assignments; establish staff goals and objectives and provide coaching, mentoring and performance feedback as necessary. Develop and implement departmental continuous improvement plans.

    Foster a positive organization culture through proactive employee engagement and conflict resolution. Act as primary contact for handling employee relations, grievances for formal complaints; investigate, summarize, and make recommendations in an objective manner.

    Consult with General Counsel, as appropriate, on matters related to employment and labor law.

    Support the university Title IX Officer and serve as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator.

    Maintain knowledge of trends in Human Resource management and stay abreast of best practices and compliance issues.

    Provide leadership for the development and execution of the annual all employee recognition event.

    Prepare all human resource-related compliance reports and participate in various surveys as needed.

    Engage in the university’s institutional effectiveness process including annual planning and outcomes assessment, applying effective methods of evaluation and continuous improvement related to HR.

    Other duties as assigned.

     

Organization Information

  • Texas Wesleyan University
     

    Texas Wesleyan University, guided by its deep Methodist heritage, provides transformational learning experiences and research opportunities to a diverse group of students to develop their full potential as individuals and as members of the world community.

    The university’s faculty and staff engage in scholarship and research that inform teaching and advance knowledge and understanding, as well as innovative teaching skills and delivery modalities to afford each student individual attention to develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning and creative problem-solving skills through a small community approach that allows tailored student experiences in and outside the classroom.

    With a belief that a liberal arts and sciences education develops the mental agility and social awareness to elevate socioeconomic mobility, the university’s faculty and staff are dedicated to facilitating success among students from all backgrounds in all levels of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in persisting to college degrees that enhance their own lives, the lives of their families, and the strength of their communities.

    Position Summary
    The Director of Human Resources oversees all human resources (HR) functions ranging from university policy, compliance, employee relations, compensation, benefits, retirement, training, budgeting and managing the day-to-day operational details critical to the HR functions. The Director will perform all functions in a manner aligned with the University’s core values. This position reports to the Vice President for Finance & Administration.
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