POSITION OBJECTIVE 

The Senior Director, Human Resources, will be responsible for leading the Human Resources (HR) activities for the Office of the Provost. This position will establish and execute the human resources strategy in collaboration and coordination with the central University Office of Human Resources. The senior director will proactively promote strong and effective human resources practices and a productive and engaging work environment; ensure compliance with internal and external policies, laws, and regulations; and manage HR-related activities with sensitivity and confidentiality. The senior director will advise leadership on all matters related to the division¿s employees to ensure the human resources strategy is responsive to the labor market and drive an optimal recruitment and retention strategy. The senior director will interface with the University Office of Human Resources to develop and implement these strategies while ensuring the division is compliant with university policies and practices. The successful senior director will be responsible for providing centralized leadership, management, and guidance to staff, faculty, and leadership at multiple levels on matters that relate to employment within the Office of the Provost.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Strategic HR Leadership: Provide recommendations and guidance to leadership in the division to maximize the workforce by balancing the competitive landscape, needs of the Office of the Provost and its departments, and the resources.  Continually assess the job market and the divisional needs to ensure a long-term workforce strategic plan to guide proactive response to market changes. Work with the Deputy Provost to determine appropriate staffing to achieve the division¿s goals.  Oversee the employment and onboarding process for all staff and appointed staff positions within the departments to provide a level of consistency and equity across all units. Develop a plan for aggressive and diverse recruitment strategies in collaboration with central human resources, acting as liaison between the hiring manager and central human resources. Develop/implement a life-cycle-management approach to all staff and appointed staff positions across the division; ensure the framework for staff recruitment that maximizes the efforts to achieve the best workforce; and monitor the associated metrics and benchmarks to continuously improve. Represent the school at university-wide human resources meetings. (15%)

Workforce Management: Oversee compensation reviews with the University Human Resources Office.  Establish guidance and recommendations for compensation and policies in situations of hiring, retention, equity, extraordinary duties, and leaves of absence. Oversee the review of staff and appointed staff salaries for equity in relation to performance rating/length of service. Strategize corrective adjustments as required. Working with the Office of Finance and Planning, to manage the merit pool for staff and appointed staff as well as the implementation of the merit increases in conjunction with the annual review process. Monitor expenses related to compensation and HR programs. Ensure a systematic framework for retention of staff including oversight of advising on coaching by supervisors and expectation setting in conjunction with the University Human Resources Office.  Collaborate closely with and advise Deputy Provost, on departmental workforce planning including performance-improvement, reorganizations, terminations, and other HR activities relating to unique operating units within the division. Foster positive employee relations by addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and promoting a respectful workplace in consultation with The University Human Resources experts. Consult with legal counsel as appropriate, or as directed. (15%)

Employee Development: Work with Ce