Director, Work-Life Engagement & HR Operations

Anderson University; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full university benefits package (med,

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Anderson University seeks a Director for Work Life Engagement to lead the University’s human resources function, blending strategic leadership with hands-on payroll and reporting responsibilities. The role guides employment practices, workforce strategy, and culture in alignment with the Faithful Campus mission.

The candidate will oversee employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits, student employment, Title IX coordination, and HR systems while advancing people practices across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience at Manager or Director level.
• SPHR or SHRM Certification is desired.
• Broad HR knowledge across employee relations, payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Advise University leaders on employee relations, policy interpretation, performance management, compensation, and employment practices.
• Lead and develop the Work Life Engagement team and HR processes.
• Provide hands-on payroll support including monthly/bi-weekly payroll, special pays, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate institutional reporting (IPEDS HR, Federal Work Study), audits, and regulatory submissions.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Payroll

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Paycom

Policy interpretation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / related field

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Anderson University seeks a Director for Work Life Engagement to lead the University’s human resources function, blending strategic leadership with hands-on payroll and reporting responsibilities. The role guides employment practices, workforce strategy, and culture in alignment with the Faithful Campus mission.

The candidate will oversee employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits, student employment, Title IX coordination, and HR systems while advancing people practices across the