Strategic HR Director – Higher Education (CNS)

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director of Human Resources for the College of Natural Sciences to provide strategic and operational leadership across three workforce groups. You will unify a decentralized HR community around consistent workflows and best practices, serving as a trusted advisor to the Dean and college leadership.

The role emphasizes leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build trust, strengthen partnerships, and elevate HR in a large public university.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR leadership and workforce planning: Partner with CNS leadership to develop and implement workforce strategies, organizational structures, talent management initiatives, and governance practices aligned with college and departmental priorities.
• HR governance and compliance: Lead implementation of university workforce policies, regulatory changes, and HR initiatives across departments. Ensure local practices comply with federal and state requirements and university policy.
• Operational excellence and HR technology: Identify gaps and inefficiencies; standardize and improve HR processes; and support technology enhancements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience. Use workforce data, HR metrics, and trend analysis to inform leadership decisions and evaluate the effectiveness of HR programs.
• Employee relations and organizational effectiveness: Provide senior-level guidance on complex and high-risk employment matters in collaboration with central university offices. Advise leaders on performance management, restructuring, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• College leadership and institutional engagement: Represent the college on committees, task forces, and leadership forums, and build p

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director of Human Resources for the College of Natural Sciences to provide strategic and operational leadership across three workforce groups. You will unify a decentralized HR community around consistent workflows and best practices, serving as a trusted advisor to the Dean and college leadership.

The role emphasizes leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build trust, strengthen partnerships, and elevate HR in a large public university.