Strategic HR Director – Higher Education & Benefits

Eastern Illinois University; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Illinois University invites applications for a Director of Human Resources. The appointee reports to the Vice President for Business Affairs and leads a comprehensive HR department, including civil service, benefits, training, bargaining, and policy development.

Required: a Bachelor’s in HRM or related field, at least five years in HR with three in a leadership role, and excellent communication skills. Starting Jan 1, 2027; salary $115,000–$130,000, benefits included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or related field.
• Five years of HR experience with at least three in a management or leadership role.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all aspects of civil service and university employee HR activities.
• Provide leadership for employee benefits, workers' compensation, FMLA, ADA accommodations.
• Direct HR information systems and ensure efficient, customer-focused processes.
• Oversee recruitment, screening, testing, interviewing, orientation, and compensation.
• Serve as DER of the State Universities Civil Service System and liaison to Civil Service Council.
• Develop and implement personnel policies; manage the budget for the HR unit.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication

HR administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM or related field

Job description

Eastern Illinois University invites applications for a Director of Human Resources. The appointee reports to the Vice President for Business Affairs and leads a comprehensive HR department, including civil service, benefits, training, bargaining, and policy development.

Required: a Bachelor’s in HRM or related field, at least five years in HR with three in a leadership role, and excellent communication skills. Starting Jan 1, 2027; salary $115,000–$130,000, benefits included.