Director of Human Resources

Company Description:

Bellarmine University is a
dynamic,
growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future.
Bellarmine
has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while
maintaining small
class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review’s Best 387 Colleges and is
recognized as a top
U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review,
students praised
Bellarmine as a place that is “welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone.” Bellarmine
students, faculty and
staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and
world.

SmartAsset
ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform
kununu.com named Louisville one
of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top
15 cities for jobs, based on
hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job
seekers, thanks in part to its
central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the U.S.
population.

Deeply embedded in
the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing
career networks and economic growth,
and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the
community, and the curriculum
through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and
student-led, asset-based
initiatives.

Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants
with diverse backgrounds to
apply.

Job Description:

Position Title: Director of Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Chief of Staff

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Director of Human Resources
serves as the operational leader of the Human Resources function and is responsible for the day-to-day
management and administration of HR
programs, services, systems, and compliance activities across the University. This position supports the
University’s mission and strategic
priorities by ensuring effective and consistent human resource practices that support faculty, staff, and
institutional operations.

Working in close partnership with the Chief of Staff, the Director provides guidance, analysis, and
recommendations on human resource
matters and is responsible for the implementation and administration of HR strategies, policies, and
operational processes. The Director
collaborates with leaders across campus to support recruitment, employee relations, compensation and
benefits administration, compliance,
onboarding, and organizational effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Human Resources Operations &
Leadership

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources
  office
• Supervise and support HR staff to
  ensure responsive, accurate, and effective service delivery
• Establish and maintain
  efficient HR processes, workflows, and
  documentation practices
• Support a collaborative and service-oriented HR environment aligned
  with the mission and values of the
  University

Employee Relations & Organizational Support

• Provide
  guidance and support to supervisors, faculty,
  and staff on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and
  performance management
• Assist with workplace
  investigations, corrective actions, improvement plans, and employee
  separations
• Support institutional Title IX compliance efforts
  and collaborate with the Chief Title IX Officer on employment-related
  investigations, training, reporting, and response
  processes
• Coordinate with institutional leadership and legal counsel on
  employment-related matters and risk mitigation
  strategies
• Support organizational planning, position development, restructures, and
  classification reviews

Talent
Acquisition & Employment Administration

• Oversee the employee life cycle
  for all University employees
• Support hiring
  managers and academic leaders throughout the hiring process, including position review,
  posting, onboarding, and employment
  documentation
• Ensure compliance with employment eligibility verification, background check, and
  onboarding requirements

Compensation & Benefits Administration

• Support the administration of
  compensation programs and provide market
  analysis, benchmarking, and internal equity review
• Oversee employee benefits
  administration, including health, dental, vision,
  retirement, leave, disability, and ancillary benefit programs
• Coordinate annual
  open enrollment processes, employee communication,
  vendor management, and benefits support services
• Maintain productive
  relationships with external benefit providers, consultants,
  auditors, and retirement plan partners

Compliance, Reporting
& Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with
  applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, including FLSA,
  FMLA, ADA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, Title IX, and other related
  requirements
• Coordinate required audits, surveys, filings, and regulatory
  reporting, including IPEDS, CUPA-HR, retirement plan
  audits, Affirmative Action, 1095-C and other institutional reporting
  obligations
• Support administration and compliance activities
  related to the University’s retirement plans and leave
  programs
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure appropriate
  confidentiality and data integrity standards

HR
Systems & Data Management

• Oversee HR information systems and
  related processes to support operational effectiveness and
  compliance
• Support HR reporting, data analysis, and workforce metrics to
  assist institutional planning and
  decision-making
• Ensure effective management of HR-related electronic records and document
  retention practices

Training & Employee Support

• Coordinate new employee orientation and required employee
  compliance training
  programs
• Provide policy guidance and support to employees and supervisors
• Support employee engagement,
  professional
  development, and workplace communication efforts
• Develop and support employee performance management and evaluation
  processes to
  promote accountability, professional development, and organizational effectiveness

Institutional
Collaboration

• Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders across the University to support operational and
  workforce
  needs
• Represent Human Resources on institutional committees and initiatives, as appropriate
• Participate in
  executive-level
  discussions and Board-related matters at the request of the Chief of Staff

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES

• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written
  communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion
• Strong
  analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance requirements,
  and HR best practices
• Experience working with HRIS systems, reporting tools, and employment databases
• Ability to manage
  multiple priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer
  service

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position primarily operates in a standard office
environment and routinely uses office equipment and technology. Evening or weekend responsibilities and occasional travel may be required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The duties and responsibilities described above are representative and are not intended to
be a complete list of all responsibilities associated with the position. Additional duties may be assigned to support the mission and
operational needs of the University.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree in Human Resources, Higher Education
  Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible human
  resources experience, including at least three years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience in higher education or
  similarly complex organizational environments preferred
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional
references.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

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