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University of Miami · 1 week ago

Director, Human Resources - Athletics

Coral Gables, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

The University of Miami is seeking a Director of Human Resources to manage the HR Client Services function within the Athletics Department. This role involves overseeing HR operations, providing strategic consultation to management, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation while fostering an inclusive culture.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversees the effective utilization of the University of Miami employee workforce, while supporting system-wide employee workforce planning, strategies and initiatives. Assists clients with the evaluation of their business plans and the impact of existing and new discipline-specific programs/strategies and/or regulatory actions and direct formulation of the department objectives

Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and governmental requirements. Maintains knowledge of industry trends, state/federal employment legislation, as well as day-to-day management of employees, and reducing legal risks

Establishes and maintains positive, productive and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to support an engaged and inclusive culture that advances the University of Miami’s mission, vision, strategic objectives and business goals

Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues and conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations. Exercises due diligence in the review and research of evidence/documents in order to analyze the overall facts of the case and ensure HR staff recommendations for action are appropriate. Counsels and advises employees and managers on employee relations practices

Initiates, develops and executes Work Environment Assessments. Conducts recurring meetings and site visits with respective business units and general employee population to gauge work environment

Provides day-to-day guidance to direct staff or clients regarding the coaching, counseling, career development and disciplinary actions for staff

Reviews and makes recommendations to executive management for improvement of policies, procedures, and practices related to personnel matters. Manages communication of changes in policies and procedures and ensures adherence. Fosters an engaged employee environment through consistency and uniformity in application and interpretation of governing policies, practices and all terms and conditions of employment

Develops reporting procedures and other methods to establish accountability and measure success. Monitors client metrics (i.e. vacancy, turnover rates, etc.) regularly

Assists with the revision of processes and procedures to reflect progressive approaches to human resources management and to improve HR effectiveness

Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs. Facilitates training, including orientation, as needed. Participates in the evaluation and monitoring of training in order to determine the success of training programs and that training objectives are met

Completes special projects or assignments as required, to include serving on committees and participation in HR related meetings and events

Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementEmployee RelationsStrategic StaffingSHRM-CP/SHRM-SCPPerformance ManagementTrainingDevelopmentBudget ManagementMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field

Minimum 7 Years Of Relevant Experience

Commitment to the University's core values

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems

Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget

Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations

Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan

Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others

Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Preferred

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification strongly preferred

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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