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Assistant Director, Human Resources

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Austin, TX
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Job overview

The Assistant Director of Human Resources supports the Director in executing HR strategy and leading daily operations. The role supervises two Human Resources Coordinators, manages Workday processes, develops and coordinates HR workflows, and supports employee relations and compliance. It also assists with workforce and Workday reporting and contributes operational expertise to special projects and Academic Affairs initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Human Resources OperationsStaff SupervisionWorkdayRecruitmentOnboardingPosition ManagementCompensation ManagementEmployee RelationsProcess DevelopmentWorkflow ImprovementPolicy InterpretationPerformance ManagementWorkforce ReportingData Analysis

Full job description

  1. Human Resources Operations and SupervisionSupport the Director of Human Resources in executing HR strategy and priorities through delegated responsibilities and operational leadership.Provide direct supervision to two Human Resources Coordinators, including task delegation, coaching, performance feedback, and evaluations.Serve as a mentor and resource to the coordinator, reinforcing consistent practices, professional growth, and effective management of transactional HR work.Keep the Director informed of operational issues, trends, and emerging needs, elevating matters as appropriate.2. Workday HR Management Manage day-to-day business processes, including recruitment, onboarding, position management, compensation actions, and employee lifecycle changes.Review and approve Workday transactions for staff, students, contractors, and affiliates in alignment with established policies and escalation protocols.Serve as a subject matter expert on Workday and HR procedures, providing guidance to supervisors, unit partners, and campus stakeholders in coordination with the Director.Act as a backup to HR operational roles to ensure continuity of service.3. Process Development and Operational CoordinationPartner with the Director to design, refine, and implement HR processes that align with EVPP portfolio priorities and institutional standards.Lead operational aspects of process documentation, workflow improvements, and implementation of delegated initiatives.Coordinate integration of new units or functions into existing HR workflows, ensuring consistency and sustainability across the portfolio.4. Employee Relations Support Support employee relations efforts by conducting initial analysis, gathering documentation, and advising on routine and complex cases under the guidance of the Director.Collaborate with the Director and campus partners to address sensitive personnel matters and ensure appropriate resolution pathways.Provide consultative support to supervisors on policy interpretation, performance management, and workplace concerns, and escalating issues as needed.5. Compliance, Records, and Professional DevelopmentEnsure operational HR practices adhere to university policies, applicable laws, and records retention requirements.Participate in HR trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities to remain current and support consistent application of HR standards.6. Analysis, Reporting, and Special ProjectsAssist the Director with Workforce and Workday reporting, including position management, classification review, compensation data, and ad-hoc analysis.Lead or support special projects as delegated, contributing operational expertise to portfolio and Academic Affairs initiatives.All other duties as assigned.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,541 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$88–127K/yr117 salary ranges
  • Texas median$20–24/hr28 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 421 open Human Resources jobs in Texas and 5,541 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 (3,874 postings).
Education
1,558 of the 5,541 open Human Resources jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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