Associate Director for Human Resources

Facilitate and provide strategic oversight as related to all Human Resource functions for the department including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, Workday assignments, compensation review, leave management, corrective action, and staff recognition, staff training, and professional development opportunities.Act as primary resource for employee inquiries and concerns, ensuing timely and professional resolution. Support initiatives to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.Oversee all unions performance evaluation process and educate supervisors and staff on performance evaluation processes.Provide consultation to hiring managers on departmental recruiting, hiring processes, reclassifications, additional duties, merit distributions, training and development, and employee relations issues to ensure compliance and consistency across the department while adhering to all appropriate policies, procedures, regulations and applicable laws.Advise unit supervisors on performance management strategies. Recommend appropriate actions in alignment with UT and Student Affairs policies and employment law. Draft corrective action documents as necessary, liaise and consult with University Human Resources, Department of Investigations and Adjudications, Dean of Students, Title IX Office, University Compliance Services and Legal Services. Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of employee relations cases. Oversee student employment programs, ensuring compliance with institutional and legal requirements. Provide guidance to supervisors and students on employment policies and procedures.