Director of Human Resources

Lake Superior State University; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Superior State University is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead the university's HR and payroll functions, ensure regulatory compliance including Title IX, and oversee campus safety. The role directs a team delivering high-quality HR services and drives policies aligned with institutional priorities.

Reporting to the VP for Finance & Operations, you will design and implement HR programs, manage data, and partner with leadership to advance staff and faculty recruitment, retention,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, management, leadership, business, or a related field.
• Five years of progressive leadership responsibility in human resources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and approach sensitive topics with employees.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with human resources systems, data, and reporting.
• Working knowledge and experience with HR laws and regulations.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR and payroll functions and ensure regulatory compliance including Title IX.
• Provide leadership for HR programs, services, policies, and practices.
• Mentor and supervise four full-time staff including two HR generalists.
• Maintain HR systems, data, and university data accuracy.
• Oversee campus safety office and Title IX coordination.
• Advise on performance, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Develop succession planning and communications on benefits.

Skills

Leadership experience

Confidentiality

Communication skills

HR systems & data

HR laws & regulations

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, management, leadership, business, or related field

Job description

Title: Director of Human Resources

VP Area: Finance & Operations

Department:

Published Salary Range: 70000-80000

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Operations, the Director of Human
Resources is responsible for leadership and direction of the human resources and
payroll functions of the university, regulatory compliance including Title IX, and campus
safety. The Director leads a team with responsibility for HR programs, services, policies,
and practices that support institutional priorities, culture, organizational effectiveness,
and compliance. The successful candidate will ensure that the human resources team
delivers high-quality customer service, demonstrates expertise in matters important to
the recruitment, retention, and support of faculty and staff, establishes policies and
procedures essential to university personnel operations, and manages HR and payroll
data effectively. Additional oversight includes the campus safety office and Title IX
coordinator to ensure the overall safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and
visitors.

• Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing all human resources
  management functions.
• Partner with leadership in achieving the mission and goals of the University.
• Review tools, approval workflows, and job functions within the office of human
  resources and make necessary changes to improve the effectiveness of the unit.
• Establish a culture that encourages teamwork, pride in employee roles,
  professional growth, and development in support of the institution’s mission and
  vision.
• Ensure excellent customer service in both internal and external relationships with
  the office.
• Responsible for managing employment status change related activities.
• Responsible for administering LSSU’s benefits program.
• Maintain and update HR systems, software, and data.
• Oversee accuracy of information regarding employee position data, contracts,
  leave information, and benefits.
• Identify effective succession planning strategies for the University.
• Provide ongoing communication to employees about benefits associated with
  University employment including retirement, tuition benefits, wellness and
  recreation opportunities, and training and development opportunities.
• Ensure human resource policies and procedures are up-to-date and accessible
  by the university community.
• Advise employees and supervisors on performance and disciplinary guidelines,
  conducting investigations as needed, and recommending action plans.
• In partnership with the University’s Title IX Coordinator, ensure the university’s
  compliance with Title IX harassment and discrimination prevention.
• Maintain the university organizational chart.
• Oversee campus safety including risk management and parking enforcement.
• Supervise four full-time employees including two HR generalists, Risk & Title IX
  Coordinator, and Payroll Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, management, leadership, business, or a
  related field.
• Five years of progressive leadership responsibility in human resources.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and approach sensitive topics with employees.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with human resources systems, data, and reporting.
• Working knowledge and experience with HR laws and regulations.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and develop team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR leadership experience in a university setting.
• Experience with Banner for human resource and payroll functioning.
• Knowledge of unemployment compensation and worker’s compensation.
• Knowledge of MPSERS and TIAA retirement plans.

Advertised: 22 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 23 Sep 2027 Eastern Daylight Time