Director, Work-Life Engagement & People Strategy

Anderson University; Eastern Heights (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition remission

Wellness center access

Free parking

Job summary

Anderson University seeks an experienced Director for Work Life Engagement to lead the university’s HR function. This working Director will balance strategic HR leadership with hands-on payroll, reporting, and compliance responsibilities, shaping employment practices and workforce strategy in support of the Faithful Campus mission.

The role requires strong collaboration with university leaders, supervision of the Work Life Engagement team, and a focus on creating an engaged campus culture

Qualifications

• Broad HR knowledge across employee relations, payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with payroll data, reporting, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise University leaders on employee relations, workforce issues, policy interpretation, performance management, compensation, and employment practices.
• Provide hands-on payroll support, reporting, and reconciliations as part of the Work Life Engagement function.
• Oversee benefits programs, student employment, Title IX coordination, and compliance activities.
• Support culture, leadership development, and Faithful Campus initiatives aligned with the mission.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll

Benefits

Compliance

HR systems

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Anderson University seeks an experienced Director for Work Life Engagement to lead the university’s HR function. This working Director will balance strategic HR leadership with hands-on payroll, reporting, and compliance responsibilities, shaping employment practices and workforce strategy in support of the Faithful Campus mission.

The role requires strong collaboration with university leaders, supervision of the Work Life Engagement team, and a focus on creating an engaged campus culture