Equity and HR Manager
- Employer
- University of North Texas
- Location
- Dallas
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources & Employee Development
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title:Equity and HR Manager
Department:SYS-Human Resources-910600
Job Location:Dallas
Salary Information:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Department Summary:Perched on a hilltop, overlooking the Downtown Dallas skyline, the University of North Texas at Dallas is the only public, accredited 4-year university in the City of Dallas. Serving Dallas Fort Worth – the No. 1 job market in America, according to Forbes – UNT Dallas has served as a pathway to social mobility since its establishment in 2010.
Join the Human Resources team as we continue our journey to transform the lives of our students through our partnerships and services to our campus.
Position Overview:Manages all aspects of the Equal Opportunity (EO) Office and provides human resources (HR) consultation and guidance to HR team regarding all aspects of human resources policies, procedures, and resolution of a wide variety of human resources issues in the areas of employee relations, workplace grievances, performance management, compensation, benefits and leave, employee engagement, compliance, policy interpretation, and institutional effectiveness measures. Develops, recommends, and implements approved system or campus -wide equal opportunity, HR policies and practices and supervises staff to ensure the uniform and equitable application of policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with established legal requirements to include state, federal and other external agency guidance and in accordance with applicable policy and law.
Minimum Qualifications:•Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field
•(5) five years of experience in Human Resources and/or Employee Relations, and in conducting or managing formal investigations under Title IX, with 2 years of supervisory experience
Knowledge of the principles and practices of a formal investigation process and human resources management; of human resources programs such as employment, compensation, classification, employee relations, benefits, workers’ compensation, or organizational development; and of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing personnel activities. Skill in oral and written communication, in conducting interviews, in using computers and human resources related software applications, in using independent judgement, handling multiple tasks and prioritizing, and in problem solving. Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff and the public; to maintain confidential and sensitive information; to develop and analyze human resource processes; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, and the general public; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Skill in using office computer information systems to organize, store, manipulate and retrieve data. Critical thinking skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment, with frequently changing priorities. Focused on providing a high level of customer service and follow-through. Ability to promote an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:PHR, SPHR
SHRM-CP or SCP
Monday to Friday, 8-5 PM
Driving University Vehicle:No
Security Sensitive:This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement: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.
Classification Title:Equity and HR Manager
Physical Requirements:Ability to communicate
o:Manages all equal opportunity office functions associated with investigations, policies, procedures, best practices and personnel
o:Serves as the main point of contact regarding the resolution of formal complaints and policy and procedure interpretation and implementation
o:Serves as a consultative HR business partner. Interprets, advises on, applies and disseminates complex policies, procedures, and options to leadership and employees; and recommends best strategies according to established objectives and goals
o:Ensures compliance with federal and state employment, AA/EO laws and regulations, Title IX, Title VII, and all related discrimination and retaliation
o:Assists with development and implementation of the annual Affirmative Action plan for System and campuses to include preparing, compiling, and analyzing statistical reports addressing AA/EEO and diversity data
o:Contributes to the development of strategic plans, issues strategic recommendations and directs employee implementation of initiatives in alignment with goals and strategies
Posting Number:S1957P
Quicklink for Posting:Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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