HR Operations Lead, Higher Ed (Hybrid)

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays

Generous retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is hiring a Human Resources Operations Lead to guide HR operations across the department and school. Hybrid work arrangement: three days on-site, two days remote after 90 days.

Salary range is $87,000–$90,000 annually, with duties spanning policy development, employee relations, onboarding, training, and HR reporting. This role collaborates with the Dean's Office and HR team to support faculty, staff, and students.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least four years of HR generalist experience, or a combined education and experience totaling at least eight years.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update HR policies and procedures for staff, faculty, and students.
• Own and manage the annual Service Awards Program with the Dean's Office.
• Lead employee relations investigations and disciplinary actions for assigned departments.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for residents and adjunct faculty.
• Facilitate training for supervisors and employees on HR administration and change management.
• Provide bi-weekly and monthly HR reporting and analytics to stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking & prioritization

Education

BA/BS + HR generalist exp

Tools

TDX ticketing

PeopleSoft HRMS

Job description

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is hiring a Human Resources Operations Lead to guide HR operations across the department and school. Hybrid work arrangement: three days on-site, two days remote after 90 days.

Salary range is $87,000–$90,000 annually, with duties spanning policy development, employee relations, onboarding, training, and HR reporting. This role collaborates with the Dean's Office and HR team to support faculty, staff, and students.