Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

Greenwood Asher & Associates invites applications and
nominations for the
position of Director of Human Resources at Murray State University. The University seeks a dynamic person to lead and
shape a comprehensive
HR operation serving nearly 10,000 students and a vibrant campus community. Reporting to the Vice President for
Finance and Administrative
Services, the Director will play an integral role in advancing the University’s commitment to employee
experience, academic excellence, and
organizational innovation.

The Director of Human Resources will play a key leadership role in
advancing the University’s strategic
priorities and strengthening all aspects of human resources across the university. This is an
opportunity to shape institutional direction,
build strong partnerships, and drive meaningful impact across a dynamic and complex
organization.

About the
Institution

Founded in 1922, Murray State is a nationally ranked, four-year public
university in western Kentucky known for
academic excellence, affordability, and a welcoming campus culture. With a record $136 million
awarded in scholarships and financial aid
last year, Murray State is recognized as a top small college town and a leader in student success
and regional impact.

Key
Responsibilities

The Director of Human Resources will:

• Provide
  strategic and operational leadership for all
  facets of human resources, with a focus on benefits, employee relations, and compensation

• Ensure university-wide
  compliance with state and federal regulations, including HIPAA
• Oversee benefits
  administration for faculty and staff (health,
  retirement, insurance), managing a self-funded health care plan budget (~$16M)
• Maintain compensation programs, position
  descriptions, and support employee development/training
• Partner with senior leadership
  to drive innovation, foster organizational
  change, and strengthen workforce effectiveness

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate
will bring a record of progressive leadership and a
strong commitment to providing an excellent human resources experience for all
university employees:

• Bachelor’s degree in human
  resources or a related field (required); national HR certification
  preferred

• Minimum of ten years of progressively
  responsible human resources experience, including five years in senior
  leadership within higher education
• Demonstrated ability to
  build trust, foster innovation, and advance strategic priorities
• Expertise in benefits administration, compliance, and HR
  information systems

Preferred qualifications may include
experience:

• National
  professional Human Resources certification
• Experience with employer-sponsored benefits, such as
  retirement, health insurance, and
  related contracts

Application and Nomination Process

Greenwood Asher
&
Associates is assisting Murray State University in this search. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue
until
an appointment is made. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by July 13, 2026.

Applications should include:

• A letter of interest addressing relevant experience and leadership approach
• A current
  CV or résumé

Materials should be submitted via: Application Link

Nominations and inquiries may be directed
to:

• Jeremy Duff, Vice President for Executive Search – jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com

• Shelley Feather, Senior Executive
  Search Consultant – shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com

Murray State
University endorses the intent of all federal and state laws created to prohibit discrimination.
Murray State University does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
religion, age, veteran status,
disability, or political or social viewpoint in employment or application for employment, admissions or the
provision of student and
employee services and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services
necessary to afford individuals
with disabilities equal access to participate in all programs and activities.

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