Associate Director of Human Resources

University of Rhode Island Foundation; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings programs

Job summary

A prominent educational organization seeks an experienced Human Resources Associate Director. The role involves developing HR strategies, managing recruitment processes, and implementing diversity initiatives. Candidates should possess strong HR experience, ideally five years or more, along with a Bachelor's degree in human resources or related fields. The ideal applicant will have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a welcoming workplace for all employees.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive HR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience with HR software systems.
• Strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including listening, relationship-building, handling difficult situations and pursuing a resolution, and customer-service skills.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and data integrity.
• Proven success in a position with high autonomy in decision-making.
• Embody the values of URIF: accountability, collaboration, integrity, respect, and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment process for all positions.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and training programs.
• Implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees.
• Partner with the senior leadership team to provide guidance and support on employee relations issues, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Manage HRIS data entry, ensuring accuracy of employee records, and assist with HR reporting and analytics.
• Develop and implement HR strategies, including leadership development and team-building workshops.
• Manage all benefits participation, including initial employee enrollment, open enrollment, FMLA leave requests, and communication with vendors.
• Lead organizational change efforts; design strategies for efficiency and culture improvement.

Skills

Talent management

Recruitment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Professional development training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Five years of progressive HR experience

Advanced degree in HR or leadership

Tools

HR software systems

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Job description

Overview

The University of Rhode Island Foundation (URIF) seeks a talented and experienced Human Resources Associate Director to join our team. The Associate Director of Human Resources will develop and implement HR strategies and be a consultant and trusted advisor to URIF leadership. The ideal candidate should have five to seven years of HR experience with demonstrated success in talent management, including recruitment, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and professional development training. This position reports to the Executive Director of Legal and Human Resources.

Essential Functions & Major Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment process for all positions, including management and senior leaders.
• Facilitate new hire orientation, including reviewing company policies, benefits, and training programs.
• Provide guidance and training to hiring managers on best practices for recruitment and hiring, diversity and inclusion, and regulatory compliance.
• Implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees.
• Partner with the senior leadership team to provide guidance and support on employee relations issues, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Manage HRIS data entry, ensuring accuracy of employee records, and assist with HR reporting and analytics.
• Develop and implement HR strategies, including leadership development and team‑building workshops.
• Manage all benefits participation, including initial employee enrollment, open enrollment, FMLA leave requests, and communication with vendors.
• Lead organizational change efforts; design strategies for efficiency and culture improvement.

Education and Experience: Required

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field.
• Five or more years of progressive HR experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven success in complex HR Management.
• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience with HR software systems.
• Strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including excellent listening, relationship‑building, handling difficult situations and pursuing a resolution, and customer‑service skills.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and data integrity.
• Proven success in a position with high autonomy in decision‑making.
• Embody the values of URIF: accountability, collaboration, integrity, respect, and transparency.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in human resources or leadership.
• SHRM‑CP/SCP or SPHR certification.
• Experience working within ADP Workforce Now.

Join the URIF team!

We offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, generous paid time off and retirement savings programs. One benefit that URIF does not take part in is the University of Rhode Island tuition waiver program.

URIF does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.