Executive Senior Director, HR Policy & Administration
Required Qualifications:
- A Juris Doctor or equivalent degree in Law from an accredited law school
- Experience (typically 7 or more years) in the areas of legal and/or compliance and employee and labor relations
- Experience leading, motivating, evaluating, and rewarding a team of professional staff
- Extensive Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies relevant to human resources
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Strong relationship management, teamwork and influencing skills, including proven experience in championing the adoption of new tools and techniques
- Demonstrated experience in navigating complex employee centric cases
- Proficient computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office
- Proven ability to make sound, strategic decisions that align with institutional goals and values, particularly in complex or sensitive employment situations.
- Demonstrated job-related experience with and commitment to promoting a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of immigration law and its application to a university/health care environment
- Proven success in leading and implementing projects to improve efficiency
- Experience working in an education environment and/or knowledge of university policies and practices
- Experience working effectively in a large and complex organization
- Professional Certification related to HR (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, etc.).
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 Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 7B. 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. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
