Description

The Director of Human Resources oversees the daily operations of the Office of Human Resources for the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. This position is responsible for managing core HR services, ensuring accurate and timely HR transactions, and supporting employees, supervisors, and campus partners with HR processes and information. Core functional areas of the Office of Human Resources include employment services, payroll and benefits, employee relations support, performance management administration, and training coordination. This position is also responsible for ensuring the university remains in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and Universities of Wisconsin personnel policies and procedures. The Director of Human Resources reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget and Personnel.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or public administration, or related field is required
• 5 years leading and managing human resource functions including employee recruitment and retention, performance and evaluation planning, employee relations, payroll and benefits, employee and supervisor training, and career and leadership development.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a broad range of people. Strong presentation skills.
• A collaborative, team-oriented style. The ability to develop solid collaborative relationships with a diverse group of campus constituents including faculty, staff, and students.
• A demonstrated service orientation and proactive in providing service and support to campus stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of, and the ability to interpret and apply, applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in human resources, business or public administration, or related field.
• Professional certification in human resources.
• Progressively responsible experience in human resource management in higher education.
• A total of eight or more years of experience in human resource management and supervision in a higher education, public sector, or private sector setting.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with Workday