Job Details

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

• Fostering a positive and productive work environment by facilitating open communication channels within DBU and encouraging dialogue between employees and leadership
• Ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations while managing employee benefits and addressing employee concerns in accordance with DBU policies

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field required
• 3-6 years of progressive human resources or related field
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships with employees at all levels at DBU
• Experience in higher education or faith-based organizations preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with Chief of Staff on strategic workforce planning, policy development, and institutional HR initiatives
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks; recommend best practices and recommend revisions to HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and alignment with DBU’s mission
• Manage Leave of Absences, including but not limited to FMLA, Maternity/Parental, ADA, and Administrative leaves; approve routine leave requests within established guidelines
• Oversee benefits compliance, ACA compliance, and other regulatory documentation; maintain organized records and support reporting needs for IPEDS, NDT, 990, and similar filings
• Manage processes for Worker's Compensation claims from beginning to end, including coordination with insurance carriers and regulatory reporting
• Prepare annual OSHA reporting and ensure workplace safety compliance
• Keep personnel files in compliance with retention policies
• Manage relationships with insurance carriers and brokers; negotiate contracts and service agreements within approved parameters; resolve escalated issues and ensure accurate plan administration
• Process monthly benefit plan payments, submittals, journal entries, and reconciliation of accounts
• Prepare materials and logistics for the annual Open Enrollment process
• Manage the retiree insurance continuation program, including processing monthly premium receivables and coordinating Open Enrollment annually
• Provide oversight for benefits data integrity, including weekly carrier feeds and HRIS benefit updates; proof benefit deductions on each payroll and transmit HSA contributions after each payroll
• Process all purchase orders for vendor invoicing, reimbursements, and related transactions
• Collaborate with leaders in conflict resolution, facilitating discussions between employees and leadership to address employee concerns in a timely manner
• Oversee administration of the Performance Review Policy, ensuring compliance with review and appeal procedures, maintaining records, and providing guidance on the application of policy requirements.
• Coordinate with HR Investigations Coordinator on investigations as needed and work with leadership on appropriate disciplinary action for violations of DBU policy
• Coach managers on handling Human Resource matters, promoting a consistent approach in accordance with DBU policies
• Respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner, escalating inquiries to Chief of Staff when needed
• Collaborate with Onboarding Specialist to ensure seamless new employee integration and orientation experiences aligned with DBU's mission and culture
• Assist with New Staff Orientation and ensure completion of required documentation and training
• Facilitate employee training through ADP eLearning and other platforms
• Manage and facilitate the Wellness Program, including portal maintenance, programs, luncheons, reporting, and awards

WORK SCHEDULE:         

This is a full-time position with regular office hours between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

WORK LOCATION:

 This position will work on the main campus, located at 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211

The mission of Dallas Baptist University is to provide Christ-centered quality higher education in the arts, sciences, and professional studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to traditional-age and adult students in order to produce servant leaders who have the ability to integrate faith and learning through their respective callings.