Director of Human Resources
- Employer
- Aurora University
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 19, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Human Resources Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Aurora University seeks talented staff and administrators who are passionate about supporting an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.
Position Purpose: The Director of Human Resources collaborates with the VP for Finance to support the core educational mission of the university by providing a high level of service to university community employees. The primary responsibilities of the position include the direction, planning, coordination and management of Human Resources functions for the staff, faculty, adjunct faculty, and student employees of Aurora University, which includes its main campus in Aurora, IL, its campus in Williams Bay, WI, and its center in Woodstock, IL. The incumbent must demonstrate a successful track-record of managing personnel and policy initiatives including but not limited to hiring, on-boarding, compliance, compensation, retirement, benefits, employee relations, student employment, performance management, training and development, faculty governance and contracts, etc. Additionally, the Director of Human Resources will manage a team of three direct reports and needs to show the ability to manage the day to day functions of the department as well as execute university initiatives.
Core Competencies:
Essential Job Functions:
Essential Job Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required. Professional HR certification desired.
Experience:
- At least 8 years of generalist human resources experience.
- Prior experience working in higher education preferred.
- Extensive knowledge and experience executing HR practices, policies, and procedures.
- Experience managing HR professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Strategic mindset and orientation with the ability to solve problems.
- Track record of managing changing needs, multiple projects, and fluid priorities simultaneously.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. Please send resume with cover letter and contact information for three references including name, telephone and email address.
Apply to:
Aurora University
Human Resources
347 South Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
630-844-5650 - fax
jobs@aurora.edu - email
Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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