POSITION INFORMATION

Requisition Number
154808

Job Title
Human Resources Director--Benefits and Records

Official Title
HR Business Partner II

Position Number
00001078

Department
Human Resources - 910600

Location
Denton

Is this an internal posting only?
No

Work Schedule
Monday-Friday

Department Overview
Join the UNT System Human Resources team as we continue our journey to transform the lives of our students through our partnerships and services to our component institutions and System Administration. It's an exciting time in the UNT System, with many current and new HR initiatives on the horizon. We are looking for a Human Resources Director of Benefits and Records to be part of supporting these initiatives and our dynamic culture.

The University of North Texas System (UNT System or UNTS) includes the University of North Texas in Denton (UNT), the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) in Fort Worth and the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD). The UNT System Administration is based in Downtown Dallas. The UNT System also provides high-quality, innovative, and affordable legal education in downtown Dallas at the UNT Dallas College of Law.
The three independent universities of the UNT System have combined enrollment of nearly 44,000 students across five major teaching locations, including each main campus, as well as Frisco and Downtown Dallas. The UNT System has a $1.2 billion annual consolidated budget, employs roughly 10,000 people at its various locations within the robust North Texas Region and boosts the Texas economy by nearly $5.2 billion each year.

UNT System component institutions, responding to demand in the region and the state, are among Texas's fastest growing institutions of higher education. In Fall 2017, nearly 44,000 students enrolled at UNT System institutions.

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Job Description
This is a professional administrative position providing leadership and management in the effective administration of Human Resources services and programs. In partnership with other leadership roles in the Human Resources Department, this role will be responsible for providing leadership and direction for the areas of benefits, records management, and leave administration. This position is responsible for the leadership and daily operations of the Benefits and Records teams and for instilling a customer-oriented service attitude within the teams. This position will lead System-wide projects; develop initiatives, processes and procedures that align with UNT System goals and the specific needs of the component organizations; and collaborate with campus HR Directors and campus leadership to assist them in meeting strategic objectives. This position reports to the Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer and serves as a member of Human Resources department leadership team, as well as a resource and point of contact on cross-functional or strategic issues, partnering with departmental management and HR liaisons to resolve and anticipate customer needs.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

* Oversees the administration and maintenance of the institutional insurance and retirement programs and disability programs while focusing on customer service.
* Oversees leave processes to include FMLA, sick leave donation, sick leave pool, and other leave programs.
* Identifies opportunities to improve policies and processes as needed in order to improve efficiencies, ensure compliance, and provide a high level of customer service.
* Assures compliance with regulatory provisions.
* Interfaces with subject matter experts in legal, accounting, payroll, budget, and other functions to identify and resolve compliance issues.
* Counsels and consults with senior management and HR leaders regarding benefits and benefits compliance, influencing outcomes that are based on professional advice consistent with System policies/regulations and state/federal laws.
* Manages key external vendors, service providers, brokers and consultants to achieve product, service, and cost goals.
* Actively participates and partners with HR Leadership, System leadership and all university leadership teams.
* Coordinates with appropriate groups to identify departmental effectiveness metrics and meaningful program evaluation measures.
* Recommends changes to the benefits and wellness programs; establishes new programs as appropriate.
* Coordinates development and dissemination of employee communications for benefits, records and leave management.
* Oversees creation and effective implementation of technology strategies to accomplish the HR vision by moving the HR organization from its current to future state of technology, business process and system optimization.
* Maintains process and procedures to ensure data integrity across platforms.
* Serves as ePAR administrator ensuring system is working and updated as needed through collaboration with IT and component institutions central offices, such as Budgets, Grants/Contracts, etc.
* Plans the development and implementation of records management software to maintain compliance and increase efficiency.
* Responsible for continuous process improvement of HR programs, policies, procedures and system.
* Observes safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed and work supervised.

Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field required and a minimum of 10 years experience in HR, including 5 years' experience in benefits, records management and leave management and 3+ years in a management or supervisory position.

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required:

* Comprehensive knowledge of State benefit and leave programs.
* Excellent oral, written and public communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and team building skills to include ability to motivate and collaborate.
* Demonstrated ability to develop, facilitate, and implement best practices and policies.
* Proven organizational skills, demonstrated attentiveness to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Ability to work with employees with diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
* Ability to effectively use word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database software.
* Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner.
* Ability to serve as a change agent while managing in a department that is experiencing change.
* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a wide-variety of stakeholders and beneficiaries.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter with their online application.

Is this a security sensitive position?
Yes

Driving a University Vehicle?
No

Job Open Date
02-15-2019

Job Close Date
Open Until Filled

Pay Rate
Salary Commensurate with Experience

Pay Basis
Monthly

Job Type
Full-time Permanent

Quicklink for Posting
jobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65792

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