Posting Number
NC641P

Quick Link for Posting
http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/18225

Working Title
Director, Recruitment and Workforce Management

Position Number
11474

Department
Human Resources

About the University
Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 26,700 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.
Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country's finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation's best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

About the College/Department

Department Home Page
http://hr.uark.edu/

Job Type
Staff

Summary of Job Duties
The Director will provide hands-on leadership to manage and develop professional staff in the areas of recruitment and employee relations. This position will develop and implement effective talent acquisition and recruitment efforts and best practices in workforce management to foster diversity, engagement, and excellence for faculty and staff.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.

• Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• At least six years of full-time, progressive experience managing or administering human resource programs in staffing, employment, and/or employee relations, including performance management
• At least three years of supervisory experience

Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)?
No

If yes, please specify

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned graduate degree in human resource management or related field from an accredited institution
• Human resource management experience at an institution of higher education
• Professional certification: PHR , SPHR , SHRM -CP, or SHRM - SCP

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of human resources best practices, benchmarking, and HR systems
• Knowledge of federal and state human resources laws and regulations
• Knowledge of the unique characteristics of higher education human resources
• Strong interpersonal skills as exhibited by the ability to influence others, gather information from individuals and groups, and build collaborative relationships across the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management skills coupled with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and assimilate information and data for decision-making
• Ability to handle and manage confidential information
• Ability to promote inclusion and diversity at all levels of the organization

Physical activities associated with this position
For questions regarding reasonable accommodations please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance 479-575-4019.
Occasionally:

• Crouching
• Driving
• Grasping
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Standing
• Stooping
• Walking

Frequently:

• Reaching

Constantly:

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Sitting
• Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Physical Conditions
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week (schedule may vary based on department needs)

Overtime Eligible
No

Is this position weather/ event essential?

If yes, the employee in this position will report to work at the scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions.
No

Work Location/Building
Fayetteville Campus - Administration Building

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Appointment Percent
100

Salary
Commensurate with education and experience

Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check?
No

Does this position require a background check?
Yes

If yes, please specify

• Criminal background check
• Sex offender registry check

Does this position require a substance abuse test?
No

Pre-employment Screening Requirements
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background and sex offender registry check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.



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