Job Title: Director of Human Resources- School of Medicine
Location: Columbia
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 37866
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School of Medicine Human Resources

Job Description

The University of Missouri System (UM System) consists of system administration and four universities: The University of Missouri-Columbia, the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the Missouri University of Science and Technology, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and all of their component parts, including MU Health, MU Extension and UM Engagement. It has a unique mission to advance the opportunities for success and well-being for Missouri, the nation, and the world through transformative teaching, research, innovation, engagement, and inclusion.

The MU School of Medicine employs over 2,000 faculty and staff dedicated to improving the health of all people through exemplary education, research, and patient-centered care. We educate more than 2,000 medical students, residents, fellows, and undergraduate students each semester. Our students have access to one of Missouri's most comprehensive health care networks with MU Health Care's multi-hospital enterprise.

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the human resources strategic and collaborative leadership, vision, and change management across the MU School of Medicine, focusing on developing and implementing HR programs aligned with the organization’s goals, mission, and values. The HR Director will manage a team of HR professionals; lead the development of faculty and staff engagement programs, and provide organizational design and employee relations expertise.

Responsibilities

Oversee HR functions within the school of medicine. Provide leadership and supervision of talent management, performance management, organizational assessments and design, compensation and classification, policy interpretation, employee relations, HR operations, and HR communications. Provide transformational leadership, mentoring, and supervision of the school's Human Resources team, supporting an inclusive and dynamic culture. Responsible for direct and indirect leadership of 25-30 FTE.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the School of Medicine leaders and human resource colleagues across the University of Missouri System to engage in strategic discussions, partnerships, and alignment of priority initiatives with the School of Medicine, University of Missouri campus, MU Health Care Hospitals and Clinics, and UM System.

Consult with leaders and stakeholders to evolve the human resource service deliverables and vision into organizational results. Collaborate and partner with the HR COE’s and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive to foster the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive environment.

Identify and implement new initiatives to enhance HR deliverables to support the recruitment, retention, and development of faculty physicians, nurses, and administrative personnel. Initial areas of focus may include onboarding and orientation, faculty engagement, and compensation analysis.

Provide strategic planning, organizational design, employee development, and implementation of a new HR structure to meet the needs of clinical and non-clinical departments. Lead, develop, and supervise a team of HR professionals, including HR Partners, administrative staff, and payroll/operations.

Work with senior leaders within the School of Medicine to find strategies to improve the performance of team members, address staffing plan priorities, and provide HR leadership with sensitive and confidential matters. Consult with leaders to address root causes of organizational issues and resolve them through a systematic and analytical approach.

Support and lead change management initiatives that drive innovation to enhance employee relations, operational excellence, and organizational competitive advantage. Provide ideas, strategies, and leadership to implement change and ensure effective stakeholder collaboration.

As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected to support the mission and purpose of the University of Missouri.

Salary Salary range commensurate with education and experience.

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 7 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters’ degree and ten (10) years of related experience demonstrating effective team development, an understanding of higher education and/or healthcare human resources, and organizational development expertise.

Successful experience showing an ability to build relationships, exercise good judgment, work in stressful and fast-paced environments, and solve problems collaboratively.

SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification.

Columbia Missouri Information

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

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