Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for managing the HR services provided by the Keiser human resources (HR) department. The Director of Human Resources is responsible for:

• Employee relations support
• Payroll and benefits administration
• University recruiting and hiring
• Developing and disseminating HR policies
• Training and Development
  
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Providing Employee Relations Support:

The Director of Human Resources works with the Office of the Chancellor (OOC) and individual campuses to provide HR and employee relations support: This includes:

• Advising the Chancellor and executive OOC staff on HR issues
• Offering policy interpretation and guidance
• Providing support with the performance evaluation process
• Managing the time and attendance system
• Managing unemployment claims
• Training and Development
• Payroll and benefits
• Employee relations including worker’s compensation and FMLA
• Consulting projects/services (policy manuals, job description development)
• Managing the human resources information system activities and contract
• Participate in the sponsorship process if needed
  
  

Developing and Disseminating HR Policies:

The Director of Human Resources develops and disseminates all HR policies. This includes:

• Ensuring policy manuals are accurate and up-to-date
• Communicating policies and procedures to OOC and campuses
• Providing training as necessary
  
  

Overseeing University Recruiting and Hiring:

The Director of Human Resources provides recruitment and hiring support to the OOC and all campuses. This includes:

• Working with the OOC departments and business units to identify needs
• Managing employee applicant tracking system
• Assisting with postings and advertising (Indeed, HigherEd.com and Linked In as well as other relationships)
• Conducting background checks
• Overseeing new hire/onboarding process within the HRIS
  
  

Providing Training:

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for providing training to the organization as needed. This includes:

• New hire training and orientation
• Succession Planning
• Performance management and progressive discipline
• Sensitivity and cultural awareness
  
  

The Director of Human Resources oversees the creation and distribution of policy and is responsible for managing an internal staff. The Director should hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, experience working within HRIS and at least 7 years of relevant HR experience. Executive management experience is strongly preferred.

This is an onsite position located at the Office of the Chancellor in Fort Lauderdale, FL.