Description

The University of Tennessee Southern enthusiastically invites applications for the Director of Human Resources in the Office of Finance and Administration. Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, the Director is expected to provide strategic vision, leadership, and expertise in all facets of human resources. 

As Director of Human Resources for UT Southern, the position provides advice, guidance, and direction to staff and faculty on HR issues related to compensation, employee relations, professional development, recruitment, and other HR-related matters. In addition to guiding decision-making on issues related to faculty and staff workforces, the Director is responsible for ensuring that employment practices are lawful, and that the application of human resources initiatives remain in alignment with University of Tennessee System policy. The successful candidate will work closely with the UT Southern Chancellor and senior leaders on all HR matters.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated leadership experience in human resources, including expertise in key areas such as employee relations, professional development, compensation, performance management, employee engagement, succession planning and change management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience consulting and advising senior-level leaders in broad areas of human resources.
• Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive and collaborative leadership style that is strong in teamwork.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with highly sensitive and confidential HR issues.
• Demonstrated history of successful collaboration with multiple constituencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in HR or a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, etc. certification
• Experience in higher education is highly desirable
• Experience in a multi-campus university system or multi-location organization is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through partnership and influence