Midland University, a private liberal arts University in Fremont, NE, is seeking a Human Resource Director. The Human Resource Director will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and will plan, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization's mission and talent strategy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, onboarding, benefits, and leave; and disciplinary matters.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring.
• Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, and sensitive questions and issues arise; administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigations, and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements policies and processes.
• Implements departmental budget.
• Facilitates professional training and development.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the institution and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS system.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least three years of human resource management or equivalent experience required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.