Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Director - HR Lubbock
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, us, 79430
Overview
Join TTUHSC as the Director of Human Resources at the Lubbock campus. This position oversees the daily human resources team operations for the Lubbock campus, supervising campus HR staff responsible for workforce relations, recruiting, leave and accommodation programs, benefits support, and related HR functions. The Director ensures HR practices are compliant, timely, and aligned with HR divisional service expectations. This is a working manager role, responsible for both leading the team and directly performing HR functions to maintain operational continuity and excellence. The Director collaborates with the Managing Director and other leaders and upholds TTUHSC’s Values-Based Culture. About TTUHSC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching lives by educating students, providing patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates a large share of health care professionals in Texas, delivering comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties and supporting health throughout Texas and beyond. Being part of the TTUHSC team means joining an innovative and supportive community that empowers individuals to do their best work. TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace culture that puts people first. Position Description
Under the direction of the Lubbock Campus Managing Director, this role oversees daily HR operations for the Lubbock campus. Responsibilities include supervision of campus HR staff handling workforce relations, recruiting, leave and accommodation programs, benefits support, and related HR functions, ensuring compliance with employment laws and institutional policies. This is a working manager role that combines leadership with hands-on HR tasks to ensure operational excellence. The Director partners with campus leaders and stakeholders to advance the institution’s strategic HR objectives. Major/Essential Functions
Directs and manages all HR functions for the Lubbock campus, including workforce relations, benefits support, leave and accommodations (FMLA, ADA, PWFA, Title VII, and Title IX referrals), and staff recruitment. Provides coaching and guidance to HR staff to ensure effective, compliant, and customer-oriented service delivery. Oversees campus HR recruitment operations, ensuring adherence to divisional standards and best practices. Partners with hiring managers to provide expert guidance on recruitment strategies, advertising sources, and applicant communication. Promotes a proactive, consultative HR approach that builds strong partnerships with campus leaders and departments. Ensures HR staff maintain regular engagement with hiring managers to address process gaps and recruitment needs. Collaborates with the Managing Director, Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), Office of General Counsel (OGC), managers, and employees on workforce relations matters. Provides guidance and decisions related to discipline, hiring, promotions, reorganizations, and policy interpretation. Ensures compliance with all employment laws and institutional policies while fostering fairness and collaboration. Oversees HR activities related to employee benefits, ensuring accurate communication, enrollment, and compliance. Ensures timely and compliant administration of disability, FMLA, Sick Leave Pool (SLP), Family Leave Pool (FLP), and Sick Leave Donation (SLD) programs. Oversees HR employment transactions, including review and approval of ePAFs, background checks, EOPS, and E-Verify entries. Ensures accurate, efficient, and compliant separation processes that provide a positive transition experience for departing employees. Supports the Managing Director in ensuring HR operations are efficient, collaborative, and aligned with institutional values. Fosters professional growth, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement among HR team members. Monitors and reports progress on key initiatives, projects, and performance goals to HR Operations leadership and the Managing Director. Performs additional responsibilities and participates in projects as assigned. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area plus five years of progressively responsible management experience OR a combination of education and/or years of experience in management to equal a minimum of 9 years. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related discipline. Current PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification. Three (3) years management experience in a Human Resources department. Four (4) or more years of recent HR experience in higher education, health care, or other large complex employer. At least five (5) years of recent experience in processing and advising FMLA, ADA, and related leave programs. At least five (5) years of recent professional-level experience in recruiting. At least five (5) years of recent experience personally handling complex employee relations investigations, complaints, and employee performance discipline. At least five (5) years of recent experience using an HRIS or applicant tracking system (ATS), preferably Banner or BrassRing. Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV Benefits
TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Benefits include health plans, paid time off, retirement plans, wellness programs, and a certified mother-friendly workplace. Team members also have opportunities for personal and professional growth, lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and perks such as gym membership rates and discounts on travel, technology, and entertainment. Job Type
Full Time Pay Basis
Monthly Pay Grade
Minimum: 75,000 per year; Maximum: 100,000 per year Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and budgetary guidelines. For details, refer to the institutional pay plan. Grant Funded?
No Travel Required
Up to 25% Shift
Day Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. To view the report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Join TTUHSC as the Director of Human Resources at the Lubbock campus. This position oversees the daily human resources team operations for the Lubbock campus, supervising campus HR staff responsible for workforce relations, recruiting, leave and accommodation programs, benefits support, and related HR functions. The Director ensures HR practices are compliant, timely, and aligned with HR divisional service expectations. This is a working manager role, responsible for both leading the team and directly performing HR functions to maintain operational continuity and excellence. The Director collaborates with the Managing Director and other leaders and upholds TTUHSC’s Values-Based Culture. About TTUHSC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching lives by educating students, providing patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates a large share of health care professionals in Texas, delivering comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties and supporting health throughout Texas and beyond. Being part of the TTUHSC team means joining an innovative and supportive community that empowers individuals to do their best work. TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace culture that puts people first. Position Description
Under the direction of the Lubbock Campus Managing Director, this role oversees daily HR operations for the Lubbock campus. Responsibilities include supervision of campus HR staff handling workforce relations, recruiting, leave and accommodation programs, benefits support, and related HR functions, ensuring compliance with employment laws and institutional policies. This is a working manager role that combines leadership with hands-on HR tasks to ensure operational excellence. The Director partners with campus leaders and stakeholders to advance the institution’s strategic HR objectives. Major/Essential Functions
Directs and manages all HR functions for the Lubbock campus, including workforce relations, benefits support, leave and accommodations (FMLA, ADA, PWFA, Title VII, and Title IX referrals), and staff recruitment. Provides coaching and guidance to HR staff to ensure effective, compliant, and customer-oriented service delivery. Oversees campus HR recruitment operations, ensuring adherence to divisional standards and best practices. Partners with hiring managers to provide expert guidance on recruitment strategies, advertising sources, and applicant communication. Promotes a proactive, consultative HR approach that builds strong partnerships with campus leaders and departments. Ensures HR staff maintain regular engagement with hiring managers to address process gaps and recruitment needs. Collaborates with the Managing Director, Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), Office of General Counsel (OGC), managers, and employees on workforce relations matters. Provides guidance and decisions related to discipline, hiring, promotions, reorganizations, and policy interpretation. Ensures compliance with all employment laws and institutional policies while fostering fairness and collaboration. Oversees HR activities related to employee benefits, ensuring accurate communication, enrollment, and compliance. Ensures timely and compliant administration of disability, FMLA, Sick Leave Pool (SLP), Family Leave Pool (FLP), and Sick Leave Donation (SLD) programs. Oversees HR employment transactions, including review and approval of ePAFs, background checks, EOPS, and E-Verify entries. Ensures accurate, efficient, and compliant separation processes that provide a positive transition experience for departing employees. Supports the Managing Director in ensuring HR operations are efficient, collaborative, and aligned with institutional values. Fosters professional growth, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement among HR team members. Monitors and reports progress on key initiatives, projects, and performance goals to HR Operations leadership and the Managing Director. Performs additional responsibilities and participates in projects as assigned. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related area plus five years of progressively responsible management experience OR a combination of education and/or years of experience in management to equal a minimum of 9 years. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related discipline. Current PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification. Three (3) years management experience in a Human Resources department. Four (4) or more years of recent HR experience in higher education, health care, or other large complex employer. At least five (5) years of recent experience in processing and advising FMLA, ADA, and related leave programs. At least five (5) years of recent professional-level experience in recruiting. At least five (5) years of recent experience personally handling complex employee relations investigations, complaints, and employee performance discipline. At least five (5) years of recent experience using an HRIS or applicant tracking system (ATS), preferably Banner or BrassRing. Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV Benefits
TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Benefits include health plans, paid time off, retirement plans, wellness programs, and a certified mother-friendly workplace. Team members also have opportunities for personal and professional growth, lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and perks such as gym membership rates and discounts on travel, technology, and entertainment. Job Type
Full Time Pay Basis
Monthly Pay Grade
Minimum: 75,000 per year; Maximum: 100,000 per year Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and budgetary guidelines. For details, refer to the institutional pay plan. Grant Funded?
No Travel Required
Up to 25% Shift
Day Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. To view the report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources Industries: Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TTUHSC by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Human Resources Director” roles.
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