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$125,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

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HR Evangelist Elevating HR, Contingent Search and Fractional/Interim/Project HR Consulting

Our client, a highly regarded nonprofit academic institution, is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead HR strategy and operations across its campus. This hands-on leadership role partners with senior executives, faculty, staff, and union representatives to create and maintain a thriving, compliant, and mission-driven work environment. Supervises a team of two.

The successful candidate will bring a proven track record in academic settings, labor relations/union negotiations, and Title IX compliance, with the ability to balance strategic planning and day-to-day HR management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of HR operations, including policy development, compliance, benefits administration, and employee lifecycle management.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding efforts in partnership with hiring managers to attract and retain top talent.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee relations, guiding progressive discipline, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Partner with leadership on union contract negotiations, grievance resolution, and arbitration matters.
• Ensure institutional compliance with Title IX by serving as the Title IX Coordinator and other federal/state employment laws and regulations.
• Direct training and professional development initiatives, including faculty and staff orientation programs.
• Collaborate on campus safety programs and ensure related protocols are implemented effectively.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelors degree required; HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• 710+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 25 years in a unionized environment.
• Background in academia or nonprofit organizations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Title IX compliance and investigations.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to navigate complex employee relations matters with discretion and fairness.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the HR function of a respected academic institution committed to excellence, creativity, and equity. Youll be part of a collaborative leadership team driving positive change and supporting a community passionate about education and the arts.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Higher Education

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