Director of Talent Acquisition and Compensation
Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources (who reports directly to the Chancellor), this position provides leadership and oversight of all talent acquisition and compensation services including affirmative action planning and reporting. As a part of the senior HR Leadership team, (comprised of the Director of Benefits and Payroll Services, the Director of Equity and Compliance, and the Director of Labor and Employee Relations) the successful incumbent will be an experienced, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking leader adept at driving change with a focus inclusive and active recruitment practices, equitable and market aligned compensation philosophy, customer-service and efficient process redesign.
There is no better time than now to join SIU. Working towards our visionary plan of Imagine 2030 (https://imagine2030.siu.edu/), we are in the midst of record setting enrollment growth. To ensure that our growth and success is sustained, HR is positioning itself as a strategic partner-- leading the way towards modern recruitment practices and equitable, market aligned compensation for faculty and staff. The new Director will be a pivotal leader in our transformation and join the HR team as we are finalizing the implementation of a new applicant tracking and onboarding system and as we embark on an exciting journey of comprehensive market and equity studies for faculty and staff. Our work in regards to staff compensation will also include the construction of a modern career architecture to enable market based compensation practices and future career pathing and development.
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If you're looking for a team where your experience, creativity, and innovation will be valued and you will make meaningful and immediate impact while having A LOT of fun along the way, APPLY NOW!
Duties will include:
1. Plans, develops, directs and evaluates policies, procedures, programs and service level agreements related to talent acquisition, employment services, compensation, and classification. Ensures that such policies, procedures, and services are equitable and inclusive, customer focused, efficient, and compliant with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Forecasts and oversees budget and ensures fiscal compliance for area of oversight and related activities.
2. Interprets related policy, rules, and programs and provides guidance to HR staff and other campus stakeholders.
3. Oversees the selection, development, and retention of staff within area of oversight. Forecasts, plans, aligns, and manages staffing levels to meet operational need, deliver efficient and compliant services, and ensure good fiscal stewardship of public funds. Ensures proper training, evaluation, and development of subordinate staff.
4. Identifies systems and technology solutions to enable efficient operations and processes. Oversees selection,implementation, and maintenance of related systems and solutions in collaboration with campus partners (i.e. information technology, purchasing, legal affairs), campus stakeholders, and staff.
5.Creates and directs communication strategy related to area of oversight. Ensures that processes, procedures, and timelines are communicated and adhered to by decentralized administrative staff related to areas of oversight. Designs and oversees related trainings and tools for campus managers and support staff.
6. Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, committees, and offices including State University Civil Service System. Stays abreast of changes in compliance, best-practices, trends, and employee needs and ensures that the university's policies, practices, and procedures are current and up-to-date.
7. Other duties as assigned and needed.
