Human Resources Director

MRA Recruiting Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Job summary

MRA Recruiting Services is seeking a Human Resources Director in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role involves providing strategic leadership and oversight of all HR functions for the college.

The ideal candidate will align HR strategies with institutional goals, ensure compliance with laws, and foster a positive workplace culture. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, employee relations, and performance management. Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong technical aptitude and experience with HRIS implementation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with institutional goals.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational design

HR processes improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Position Summary

The Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all human resources functions for the college. This role partners with senior leadership to align HR strategies with the institution’s mission, values, and strategic priorities, while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and culture
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with institutional goals
• Lead initiatives that support employee engagement, retention, and performance excellence
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and investigations
• Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and accountability
• Support leadership in fostering psychological safety and effective team dynamics
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes for faculty and staff
• Ensure equitable and inclusive hiring practices
• Partner with leadership to identify workforce needs and succession planning strategies
• Design and oversee performance management systems aligned with mission-driven frameworks
• Support leadership development and employee growth initiatives
• Guide goal setting, feedback, and performance improvement processes
• Oversee compensation strategy, benchmarking, and internal equity
• Administer employee benefits programs and ensure competitive offerings
• Lead compensation studies and recommend adjustments
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title IX)
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures
• Oversee audits, reporting, and risk mitigation strategies
• Oversee HRIS, payroll coordination, and data integrity
• Use HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making
• Lead a team of three HR professionals

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to get the most out of HR systems; experience with HRIS implementation a plus
• Demonstrated experience creating, improving, and documenting HR processes, workflows, and procedures to increase efficiency, consistency, compliance, and service quality
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team, including setting expectations, coaching performance, building capability, and fostering accountability

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, or related field
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit environments

Work Environment

• This position operates in a collaborative higher education environment
• May require occasional evening or weekend commitments

Benefits

Full‑time employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, disability, and retirement plan enrollment for themselves and eligible dependents. Tuition benefits are available for employees and qualified dependents.