Job Description
Plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance.
REPORTS TO: Vice President and General Counsel
Experience
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible human resource management experience required.
Education
Master’s degree required. Concentration in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or related field is helpful.
Licenses/Certifications/Credentials
SPHR required. Additional professional certifications desirable.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Human Resources staff and functions
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Follow the guidance and direction of supervisor(s).
Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in employee handbooks and policies.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Other Duties, Including Special Projects, As Required, Or Assigned.
This role serves as a Title IX Responsible Employee.
Yes
This role serves as a Campus Security Authority.
Yes
This role requires a clean or acceptable driving record.
No
This role is considered Essential (see Extreme Weather Policy for definition)
.No
Competencies/Other Characteristics
To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following:
- Accountability & Dependability – Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight. Does not make excuses for errors or problems; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Does not diffuse blame for not meeting expectations; face up to problems with people quickly and directly.
- Adaptability & Flexibility — Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
- Attention to Detail — Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
- Customer Focus — Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by HR.
- Decision-Making & Judgment - Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks. Gathers data and others’ input when making decisions. Considers lessons learned from experience, differing needs, and the impact of the decision on others. Makes necessary decisions even when information is limited or unclear.
- Development & Continual Learning — Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.
- Ethics & Integrity — Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. Respects and maintains confidentiality. Does the right thing, even when it is difficult. Avoids situations and actions considered inappropriate or which present a conflict of interest.
- Planning & Organizing — Coordinate ideas and resources to achieve goals.
- Providing Consultation — Partners with customers to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues.
Company Description
Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.
UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.
As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Free Parking
- Onsite Health & Wellness Center
