Director of Human Resources, Graduate School & International Education - job 1 of 2

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Closing Date:

08/01/2025

Type of Position:

HR Partners and SupportNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Financial Affairs and Human Resourceshttps://graduate-students.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for implementation of HR strategy and operations for the Graduate School & International Education. This position requires extensive knowledge of university, state and federal HR processes, regulations and standards. Provides a wide range of HR services, including centralization of recruitment processes, orientation and training, onboarding and offboarding, compensation, performance management, employee relations, retention and career development, job analysis and documentation, and organizational development. Partners proactively with deans, directors, and managers to address a variety of workplace issues. Responsible for processing of all personnel and payroll transactions in Workday. Assists with oversight and management of the graduate assistant process for the campus. Represents the unit at various meetings and serves as liaison on all unit personnel matters with external constituents, HR, OEOC and Provost Office. Assist in the preparation of routine and special request reports for the unit and central HR. Reports to the assistant dean for finance and administration.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Human Resources or related field

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

• At least two years' experience in an HR role within a public, higher education environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least three years progressively responsible HR experience

• Greater than five years’ experience working in HR in a public, higher education environment

• University of Arkansas HR experience

• Experience with Human Capital Management Systems such as Workday

• SHRM, HRCI, or other HR certification

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources

• Knowledge of state and federal personnel laws, policies, and procedures

• Knowledge of organizational management, payroll, benefits, and budget processes

• Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and documents

• Ability to interpret and apply state and agency/institution policies and procedures governing personnel.

• Ability to research and analyze data

• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written)

Additional Information:

$56,123.06 - $63,138.00Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusMelissa Erwin, assistant dean for financial affairs, mpalmat@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Hearing, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes