Director-Human Resources

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Director of Human Resources to oversee strategic direction, planning, administration and coordination of HR functions across the institution's three mission areas. The role requires collaboration, consensus-building, and alignment with organizational goals.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in business or related field with seven years in HR leadership roles, plus experience in talent management, compensation, benefits, and HR compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field and seven (7) years of experience leading human resources functions with a clear record of advancement.

Responsibilities

• Improve morale and employee retention
• Oversee recruitment efforts to ensure sourcing and selecting the right candidates
• Design and implement a competitive compensation system and benefits package
• Mitigate legal risk through proactive training and education, clear systems for managing conflicts and investigations
• Plan and execute HR functions strategically across compensation, benefits, performance management, training and development, employee communications and relations
• Lead efforts to advance recruitment and retention of a diverse, talented workforce
• Collaborate with the CHRO and other HR leaders to provide strategic consultation on HR issues
• Develop and implement HR policies
• Manage HR operations including recruiting, orientation, training, coaching and counseling
• Lead performance management processes to ensure effective feedback and coaching

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Presentation skills

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.

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Human Resources

Job Requisition ID:

R00053533

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

Chief Human Resources Officer

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Director-Human Resources

Job Summary:

Oversees the strategic direction, planning, administration, evaluation, and coordination of the human resources function across the institution’s three mission areas. These functions including, but not limited to, workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management and development, employee engagement, compensation, benefits, leave administration, HR policies, legal and institutional compliance and regulations, rewards and recognition, and workers compensation. This position requires a true strategic business partner who is collaborative and capable of building consensus and commitment toward shared outcomes.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field and seven (7) years of experience leading human resources functions with a clear record of advancement, progressive experience in human resources including HR generalist and HR management positions.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Expertise in analysis, critical decision making, project management, and process improvement. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills, including proficiency in developing and delivering presentations. Experience supervising and developing staff; and implementing strategies and systems for talent management, compensation and benefits, and HR technology. Supervises and coordinates the work of the Human Resources Department staff. Conducts research and analysis to maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, legislative/regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources. Engage in the long-term strategic planning process to ensure viability and sustainability of the institution. Set the overall standard for the HR service, monitoring service levels, whilst maintain overall quality standards and balancing conflicting demands.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Improve morale and employee retention
• Oversee recruitment efforts to ensure that the organization is effectively and efficiently sourcing and selecting the right candidates.
• Design and implement a competitive compensation system and benefit package to attract and retain employees
• Mitigate legal risk to the organization through proactive training and education, clear systems and processes for managing conflicts with and between employees, handling and investigating complaints of harassment/discrimination and other unjust practice allegations.
• Plan and execute HR functions strategically, such as compensation and benefits, performance management, training and development, employee communications, employee engagement and retention, and employee relations.
• Lead efforts to advance the recruitment and retention of a diverse, talented workforce.
• Work collaboratively with the CHRO and other HR leaders to provide strategic consultation and guidance on Human Resources issues and provide leadership and director for the workforce planning and administration for the institution
• Develop and implement HR policies for the institution.
• Manages HR operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, and counseling staff.
• Lead the effective and efficient administration of the performance management process, making sure that the institution’s leaders are equipped to engage in constructive and ongoing feedback and coaching,
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

09/22/2026