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Head of Human Resources, UT Libraries

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Austin, TX
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Job overview

The Head of Human Resources for UT Libraries oversees performance management, employee relations, staffing finances, compensation processes, and compliance. The role leads and mentors a three-person HR team and oversees employment lifecycle processes from recruitment through exits. It also serves as a liaison to university offices and departments and manages personnel records and external reporting.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Performance ManagementEmployee RelationsBudget ManagementCompensation ManagementTeam LeadershipRecruitmentRegulatory Compliance

Full job description

Performance and Employee Relations: Oversee performance management processes for individuals and the organization, including the annual evaluation process and individual performance improvement plans. Oversee, manage, and provide expertise for employee relations issues. Provide quick and responsive guidance for all levels of the organization for a wide range of employee relations, interpersonal, and performance issues. Facilitate annual awards and recognition process.Financial Oversight: Develop and manage the annual staffing budget of $15 million dollars including maintaining financial documents on wage allocations, lapsed salaries, vacancies, current salaries, and other staffing expenditures. Manage costing, oversee merit, and advise on compensation. Collaborate with UTL Administrative Services, grant partners, and UTL Leadership on financial issues related to staffing.Management: Lead, supervise, and mentor an HR team comprised of three full-time staff. Support professional growth and learning opportunities within the staff and foster a collegial and productive team environment. Oversee the HR team to manage all employment lifecycle processes around recruitment, employment, and exits.Compensation: Oversee and facilitate compensation and title processes within UTL. Advise on process and strategies for new positions, reorganizations, reclassifications, additional duties, and other structural changes within the organization.Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal policies, rules, and regulations. Serve as liaison and representative to various university offices and departments. Ensure ethical and confidential management of personnel files and records. Oversee annual and biennial reporting to external organizations.Other related functions as assigned.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,294 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$89–125K/yr117 salary ranges
  • Texas median$20–24/hr25 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 406 open Human Resources jobs in Texas and 5,294 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (3,689 postings).
Education
1,526 of the 5,294 open Human Resources jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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