University of Southern Indiana · 15 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
Evansville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $82K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. The Human Resources Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the HR Business Partner team, overseeing comprehensive HR services and ensuring excellence in recruitment, retention, training, and compliance across divisions.
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Responsibilities
Supervise and support HR Business Partners assigned to various divisions
Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to HRBPs
Ensure consistency and quality in HR service delivery across divisions
Serve as a resource and escalation point for complex employee relations matters
Lead the development and implementation of university-wide recruitment and retention strategies
Monitor workforce trends and collaborate with HR leadership to address emerging needs
Ensure HRBP activities align with institutional priorities, compliance standards, and best practices
Oversee recruitment strategies and ensure equitable hiring practices
Oversee employee orientation, develop and promote onboarding practices that foster early engagement and retention
Support HRBPs in developing recruitment plans and guiding search committees and hiring managers
Manage the recruitment budget and expenditures to ensure appropriate and effective use of funds
Manage relationships with employment vendors and professional organizations; evaluate analytics, ROI, and propose new recruitment methods
Ensure the HRBP team remains current on recruitment trends and best practices
Oversee consistent application of recruitment and preemployment procedures, including background checks
Lead the identification of training needs across University and divisions
Oversee the development and delivery of training programs on HR topics, compliance, and leadership development
Partner with internal and external experts to deliver specialized training
Support the Associate Director in the development and administration of the USI employee scorecard/dashboard on a monthly basis
Ensure applicant tracking system is maintained and meets required standards
Maintain records and compile statistical reports to analyze recruitment sources utilized, applicant flow, interview, hires, transfers, and terminations
Manage employment file and record retention processes in compliance with federal, state, and University policies
Ensure completeness and compliance of hiring documentation within the ATS and HRIS systems
Maintain up to date knowledge of employment laws and provide expertise to HR leadership and University colleagues
Ensure all mandatory employment law postings are current and compliant
Oversee consistent application of criminal history and employment background checks in accordance with University policy, child protection policy, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Analyze applicant data to evaluate recruitment source effectiveness
Oversee affirmative action and required recruitment statistical reporting
Oversee compliance with EVerify and Form I9, including managing tentative non-confirmation cases and ensuring timely resolution
Manage performance management practices and ensure consistency in coaching and corrective
Collaborate with Associate Director of Human Resources or Executive Director of Human Resources on performance management on high level performance management cases
Support the introductory review period, annual performance evaluation process, and service increase administration
Support annual performance evaluations for administrators and staff, including training supervisors on evaluation processes
Oversee the exit interview process
Analyze trends or patterns that emerge through data
Develop strategies to proactively address any issues
In timely manner, advise Associate Director of Human Resources or Executive Director of Human Resources of any trends or patterns
Serve as an investigator and adjudicator for assigned harassment or discrimination cases
Promote positive employee relations and support initiatives that strengthen engagement and workplace culture
Lead or support HR initiatives and change management efforts
Develop project plans, secure stakeholder buy-in, and oversee implementation
Perform immigration activities for a variety of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas (primarily F, J, H and permanent residency)
Maintain immigration files, I-9 statuses and legal cost records
Meet with candidates (primarily faculty) requiring new or updated work visas; advise search committees and hiring managers
Meet with individual non-U.S.-citizen employees and gather information and documents needed for various visa applications and travel authorizations
Prepare forms and letters to support immigration filings
Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic priorities of the University
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required (open to May/Summer 2026 graduates)
Minimum of five years of Human Resources experience, including leadership or Supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience in employee relations, recruitment, training, and retention
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
Ability to develop strong relationships with stakeholders by displaying integrity in service
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent coaching, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead through influence
Creative Problem-solving Skills Required
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and email software
Preferred
Professional certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRMCP/SHRMSCP)
Project Management Skills
Benefits
Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
Vacation and sick time
Holiday pay
Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
Company
University of Southern Indiana
University of Southern Indiana is a school in Evansville.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.25MKey Investors
Lilly EndowmentPhillip Hagerman
2023-08-04Grant· $0.25M
2021-10-20Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
Anastasia (Stacy) Draper
Chief Information Security Officer
Austin Siders
Chief Information Officer
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