Director, Human Resources (Research)
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Auburn, AL | United States
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Requisition Number S3441P
Home Org Name Human Resources Admin
Division Name AVP, Human Resources
Position Title Director, Human Resources (Research)
Job Class Code Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE Limited Term No
Limited Term Length Job Summary Are you ready to take on a dynamic role that combines leadership in higher education human resources with strategic support of major research initiatives? The Auburn University Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development are excited to begin reviewing candidates who are uniquely qualified for this complex and critical role that will champion HR processes to drive the advancement of research activities University-wide.
At Auburn, our work changes lives. Whether in the laboratory, the field, or the classroom, Auburn University's research endeavors are diverse and comprehensive, focusing on developing solutions to major problems that confront humankind and expanding the base of knowledge and technologies available to improve our quality of life.
Research at Auburn University Auburn's role as a land-grant university emphasizes strong research programs in agriculture, natural resources, the life sciences, engineering and the physical sciences. Strong and expanding research programs exist in agriculture; architecture, design and construction; business; education; engineering; forestry and wildlife sciences; human sciences; the liberal arts; nursing; pharmacy; science and mathematics; and veterinary medicine.
Job Summary The Director of Human Resources will report to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, who leads the central HR unit for Auburn University and will hold a dual leadership role with our Research and Economic Development division.
Responsibilities in Research: The Director will closely collaborate with the Senior Vice President of Research and serve as an advisor within our complex research division, where responsibilities include planning, directing, managing, and overseeing human resources programs that affect research activities across campus.
Responsibilities in Human Resources: The Director willserve as a University Human Resources expert resource, participating in strategic projects, enterprise-wide initiatives, workforce planning, and providing advice, counsel, mentoring, coaching, and training as needed. The Director will collaborate with distributed human resources liaisons across the University, the Provost's Office, University Human Resources, and campus-wide administration leadership to ensure complex enterprise-wide processes align with enterprise objectives and adhere to university policies and regulations. The Director will lead and facilitate research enterprise-wide collaboration, planning, implementation, and monitoring of the research position and pay processes across the University to align with Auburn University's research mission and goals.
Living in Auburn, Alabama - it's a Lifestyle! The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you're new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple: it's time to come home!
Essential Functions Essential Functions: - Serves as University Human Resources (UHR) expert resource at the direction of the AVP, Human Resources, participating in strategic projects, enterprise-wide initiatives, and workforce planning that has campus-wide implications. Provides advice and counsel to collaborating colleges and departments, as well as mentoring, coaching, and training as needed.
- Builds and nurtures relationships to enhance the division's reputation both internally and externally. Collaborates effectively with research enterprise stakeholders including Associate Deans of Research and principal investigators, as well as university and college human resources specialists to support increased faculty research competitiveness. This is achieved by aligning efficient HR policies and processes with major research initiatives.
- Contributes to campus-wide research-related organizational structure and design through workforce planning and development initiatives to include the development of streamlined, consistent, and efficient research administration and technical Research Job Family jobs. Advises and collaborates closely with distributed human resources liaisons regarding research talent initiatives and processes within colleges conducting sponsored research.
- Ensures consistent application of HR policies and compliance obligations across the division and the distributed research administration community, promoting awareness of and compliance with university and research enterprise policies and Federal, State, or other governing regulatory and compliance obligations. This includes monitoring and taking appropriate corrective actions to ensure compliance.
- Acts as a trusted advisor and advocate within a complex research division, which includes a wide range of departments such as Sponsored Programs, Contracts and Grants Accounting, Research Integrity and Compliance, University Veterinarian, Research Security, Electronic Research Administration & Analytics, Administrative Operations, Intellectual Property Exchange, Auburn Research and Technology Foundation, and Applied Research Institute. Responsible for the planning, direction, management, and control of division human resources programs within the research enterprise, providing strategic and operational services to employees and departments.
- Provides strategic and operational research talent recommendations to the unit's senior leadership in support of projects that have a significant impact on the division's strategic mission, offering guidance on talent acquisition matters and managing onboarding and termination processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Management, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or relevant field.
- 10 years of experience in human resources management experience, with at least 3 years directly supporting major research initiatives in higher education.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications SHRM-CP
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range $85,500 - $162,500
Job Category Human Resources
Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 02/23/2024
Closing Date EEO Statement Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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