DutiesEnsures the Human Resources Department embodies a culture of excellence in serving and consistently elevating engagement with university administrators and employees. Leads primary service units, including Employee Performance and Development, Benefits and Onboarding, Recruiting, Staffing and Compensation, Leaves and Accommodations, and Employee Relations. Oversees all human resources employee services, administrative processes, compliance requirements, and federal, state, or University workforce reporting, including but not limited to EEO, state HRIS, AAP, and IPEDS reports. Directs and evaluates programs and department activities, focusing on continuous process improvement. Achieves goals through leadership, planning, project coordination, and management of departmental resources to meet current and future institutional needs. Supervises, hires, evaluates, and trains staff. Advises University supervisory personnel in employee relations and conducts or directs institutional investigations. Interprets and applies laws, rules, and regulations related to the functional areas of responsibility, answers policy questions and is the direct liaison for external or internal audits. Assists in the development, implementation, and dissemination of Human Resources policies. Directs special projects optimizing technology to gather, analyze, and benchmark data to plan, develop, and execute processes to meet institutional workforce needs. Constructs and delivers departmental communications to the university. Represents the department at institutional business meetings and with external agencies. Performs other related duties as assigned. The Director must demonstrate a commitment to the University’s diversity and inclusive excellence initiatives and goals. Knowledge or ability to quickly gain expertise with software including Banner Enterprise Systems, PeopleAdmin, Talent Management, and spreadsheets are necessary. Strength in written and oral communications, effective presentation skills, and the ability to quickly connect and maintain contact with employees and external parties are required.
This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Minimum EducationBachelor’s Degree required.
Preferred EducationMasters’ Degree preferred.
Minimum QualificationsFive years of experience in Human Resources administration with progressive leadership and expertise in two or more of the following functional areas: staffing, position and wage administration, workforce planning, leaves and accommodations, employee relations, State of Texas employee benefits, compliance, risk management, or employee training and development required.
Preferred QualificationsSHRM or HRCI Human Resources Certification
Other DetailsRequired Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Reference Contact Information
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
AboutAbout Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Our motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” resonates among our more than 20,000 students, eight colleges, and well beyond our historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering, and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With more than 90 bachelor’s degrees, 55 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science and a College of Osteopathic Medicine, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student – traditional, non-traditional, first generation, international, or online.
In 2020, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a “Community Engaged Campus” by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. The “Community Engaged Campus” honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university’s significant commitment to service. Most recently, SHSU’s support for our diverse and economically disadvantaged student body was recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s ranking the university as the No. 1 school in Texas for Social Mobility of our graduates. In February of 2022, SHSU was designated a Doctoral University of High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, often referred to as “R2” status.
Sam Houston State University is a close-knit community with large scale opportunities. The University operates three campuses in East Texas, including Huntsville just an hour drive north of Houston; Conroe, the site of our state-of-the-art College of Osteopathic Medicine; and The Woodlands. Our campus locations provide area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers a superior benefit package, competitive salaries, and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance.
LocationHuntsville, TX
Job Code — 202200034ES
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https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/32185Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
