Strategic HR Director, Higher Education

Southern University at New Orleans; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition‑waiver benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Southern University at New Orleans seeks a Director of Human Resources to provide strategic and operational leadership for all HR functions. The Director reports to the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance and serves as an executive advisor to the Chancellor on substantive HR matters.

Responsibilities include talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, policy development, and HRIS management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, organizational leadership, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible HR management experience across multiple functional areas.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment requirements; strong compliance background.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse university leadership, faculty, staff, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and service standards aligned with university goals.
• Advise senior leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, and compliance matters.
• Lead talent acquisition, compensation analysis, benefits administration, and HR data reporting.
• Oversee employee relations investigations, leave administration, and policy development.
• Manage HR operations, performance development, training, and budget priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive advising

Communication skills

Confidentiality & ethics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR management / business / public administration

Master's degree preferred

SHRM-SCP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Tools

Ellucian Banner HR

HR information systems

Job description

Southern University at New Orleans seeks a Director of Human Resources to provide strategic and operational leadership for all HR functions. The Director reports to the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance and serves as an executive advisor to the Chancellor on substantive HR matters.

Responsibilities include talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, policy development, and HRIS management.