Director of Human Resource Management

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Job Posting Title:

Director of Human Resource Management

position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUA Chancellor – Department of Finance and Administration (Deron L Thaxton (00010134))

Work Location:

LSU – Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION – Director of Human Resource Management

DEPARTMENT: Finance and Administration

SUPERVISOR: Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, CFO

PURPOSE: Human Resources Director leads the HRM department. The position is responsible for overseeing a small team of employees and student workers, ensuring efficient and effective HR operations. This role requires a hands-on approach, including involvement in processing personnel transactions and providing strategic oversight to all HR functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall university strategy.
• Manage the recruitment process, including job design, advertising, interviewing, and selection.
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to meet current and future staffing needs,

including succession planning and organizational design initiatives.

• Design and continuously improve on boarding and offboarding processes to support employee

integration and organizational knowledge continuity.

• Develop and coordinate training programs to support staff and leadership development, compliance, and continuous learning across campus.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable HR federal, state and LSU

requirements, conducting investigations, and maintaining records.

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations as needed.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to campus supervisors ( e.g., coaching,

counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).

• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics.
• Collaborate and work with LSU Human Resource Management (Baton Rouge Campus) on all LSU

System related initiatives, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and

increase productivity and retention.

• Provide policy guidance and interpretation as well as ensuring compliance with all labor regulations.
• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to meet current and future staffing needs,

including succession planning and organizational design initiatives.

• Design and continuously improve onboarding and offboarding processes to support employee

integration and organizational knowledge continuity.

• Serve as a liaison or support role in ensuring institutional compliance with EEO, Title IX, and

affirmative action regulations, including coordination with relevant campus offices.

• Develop and coordinate training programs to support staff and leadership development, compliance, and continuous learning across campus.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of HR leadership.
• experience working in a higher education environment is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Willingness to be hands-on with administrative and processing duties.

OFFICE HOURS: Eight (8) hours per day, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. Additional hours worked as needed.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:

Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Background check is required for hire.

Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or HumanResources@lsua.edu.

Please attach all transcripts to your application for proof of education.

Posting Date:

July 29, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits – LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.edu

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