Strategic HR Director, Higher Education

Langston; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Langston University seeks a strategic Director of Human Resources to lead HR operations, workforce initiatives, and organizational development. The role advises executive leadership on workforce strategy, policy, investigations, and risk management while fostering collaboration across the institution.

The successful candidate will oversee HR staff, audits, payroll/benefits coordination, and HR systems, guiding modernization to meet evolving workforce needs in higher education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field (conferred by start date).
• 7–10 years of progressive HR/employee relations or higher education experience.
• Experience with employee relations, investigations, payroll/benefits coordination, and compliance oversight.
• Knowledge of federal/state employment laws and regulations (EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII/IX).
• Experience supporting audits and institutional response processes in HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for HR operations and workforce initiatives.
• Advise executive leadership on workforce strategy, policy administration, and risk management.
• Lead investigations, performance management guidance, and workplace compliance efforts.
• Oversee audits, compliance documentation, and action plans across HR functions.
• Develop staff, oversee payroll/benefits, onboarding/offboarding, and HR systems.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Policy compliance

Audits

HR systems

Education

Master's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS

Banner

HR software

Job description

Langston University seeks a strategic Director of Human Resources to lead HR operations, workforce initiatives, and organizational development. The role advises executive leadership on workforce strategy, policy, investigations, and risk management while fostering collaboration across the institution.

The successful candidate will oversee HR staff, audits, payroll/benefits coordination, and HR systems, guiding modernization to meet evolving workforce needs in higher education.