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Director Of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for human resources functions within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This position works closely with college leadership, CLAS units, UF Human Resources, the Office of the Provost, the Office of the General Counsel, and other university offices to support consistent, compliant, and effective HR practices across the college.

Leadership and Strategy

• Direct and coordinate HR functions for CLAS and serve as the college's chief HR advisor to the Dean and Associate Deans.
• Serve as the primary liaison to UFHR, the Office of the Provost, the Office of the General Counsel, and other university offices on HR policy interpretation, case management, and university-wide initiatives.
• Develop and maintain college-level HR procedures and guidance to support consistent, compliant processes across CLAS units.
• Review and approve designated HR and personnel transactions at the college level to ensure accuracy, funding alignment, and adherence to UF and CLAS requirements.
• Lead or participate in collegewide HR projects, reorganizations, and business continuity or emergency planning as assigned by the Dean.
• Represent CLAS HR at university and, as appropriate, state or national HR forums.
• Create and sustain a culture that supports success through professional development, intentional career paths, internal advancement opportunities, collaboration, and service to the college and university.

Employee Lifecycle

• Oversee the development and review of position descriptions and recruitment materials for faculty, TEAMS staff, postdoctoral associates, and other employee groups in CLAS.
• Advise departments on titles, classification, starting salaries, equity or retention actions, special pay increases, and reclassifications.
• Support onboarding and orientation expectations for CLAS units to promote a consistent employee experience.
• Serve as an escalation point for CLAS units on benefits, leave, and personnel-process questions when interpretation or coordination with UFHR is required.
• Oversee college-level performance management processes, monitor completion, and follow up with units that have gaps.
• Serve as the senior HR resource to Associate Deans and the Dean on employee relations matters for the college.
• Conduct or coordinate fact-finding and investigations in partnership with UF Employee Relations and the Office of the General Counsel and prepare documentation and recommendations for college leadership.
• Lead or coordinate talent development, succession planning, and organizational development efforts for HR and administrative roles within CLAS.
• Support offboarding and separation processes that require college visibility or central coordination.
• Serve as a college-level approver or reviewer for personnel transactions.
• Partner with the Office of the Provost and UFHR on unique or complex academic personnel actions affecting CLAS faculty.
• Oversee CLAS effort-reporting items managed through the HR function and serve as liaison to central offices to resolve questions.

Compliance, Policy, and Reporting

• Draft, update, and disseminate CLAS HR policies, procedures, and reference materials to operationalize university rules for the CLAS environment.
• Plan for and lead HR-related change management tied to university system or process changes so decentralized CLAS units can implement them effectively.
• Design and deliver training for administrators, office managers, chairs, and directors on HR processes, performance programs, academic HR timelines, and other personnel topics.
• Monitor HR-related compliance for the college, including I-9 and work authorization, remote or alternate work location approvals, and other regulatory requirements, and recommend corrective action when gaps are identified.
• Prepare or oversee HR, staffing, and compliance reports for the Dean and Associate Deans.
• Review HR data for accuracy in university systems and use HR metrics to recommend process or policy improvements.

Expected Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. This is a TEAMS positionUF's designation for staff roleseligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, retirement plans, and health insurance. Learn more about TEAMS benefits here.

Required Qualifications: Master's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.

Preferred - Progressive HR leadership experience in a large, decentralized academic environment. Demonstrated experience advising senior academic leadership on complex HR, employee relations, or faculty personnel matters. Experience with UF HR policies, academic personnel processes, and HR information systems. HR certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR. Strong data and reporting skills and experience implementing process improvements across multiple units. Excellent communication skills, including active listening, empathy, approachability, accountability, and openness to feedback. Collaborative and tactful approach to working with faculty, staff, administrators, and central offices.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for this position, please upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No.