Human Resources Director

A large, mission-driven higher education organization is seeking an experienced HR Director to provide leadership and day-to-day HR support during a major enterprise transformation initiative. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR leader who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving employee relations challenges, and can effectively partner with leaders across all levels of an organization.

This engagement is expected to last 1+ year and will play a critical role in supporting the organization while key HR leaders focus on a large-scale Workday implementation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as a senior HR Business Partner supporting leaders and employees across assigned client groups
• Lead and manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, documentation, policy interpretation, and partnership with legal counsel
• Own the ADA accommodation process from start to finish, including interactive discussions, documentation, and compliance guidance
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on performance management, employee development, workforce planning, reorganizations, and corrective action plans
• Support organizational change management initiatives related to ongoing HR technology transformation efforts
• Handle day-to-day HR operations and escalated employee concerns to ensure continuity of service
• Assist with talent acquisition activities as needed, including interview coordination and offer support
• Partner closely with HR leadership on special projects and strategic initiatives
• Navigate and improve processes across a highly manual HR environment while maintaining exceptional customer service

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience at the HR Director or Senior HRBP level
• Deep employee relations expertise with demonstrated experience handling sensitive and complex cases
• Strong ADA, reasonable accommodations, and compliance experience with the ability to independently manage the entire process
• Experience partnering with leaders across multiple levels of an organization
• Proven experience with performance management, PIPs, workforce planning, and organizational change
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working in evolving environments
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to navigate multiple HR systems and manual processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience within higher education, colleges, universities, or other academic institutions strongly preferred
• HR Business Partner experience supporting diverse employee populations
• Experience working in organizations undergoing HRIS or Workday implementations
• Familiarity with systems such as Lawson, PeopleAdmin, or similar HR platforms

The salary range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00 hr. Benefits available to contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k)plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.