HR Director, College of Law

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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