Strategic HR Director - Talent, Compliance & Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition‑waiver benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Southern University at New Orleans is seeking a Director of Human Resources to provide strategic and operational leadership for all HR functions. The role reports to the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance and collaborates with the Chancellor on substantive HR matters.

You will lead talent acquisition, classification and compensation, benefits, employee relations, and HRIS, while ensuring compliant and equitable employment practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in HR management, business administration, public administration, organizational leadership, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible HR management experience involving multiple functional areas (employee relations, talent acquisition, classification/compensation, benefits, performance management, policy administration, investigations, records, or compliance).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment requirements and equal opportunity principles; ability to work with diverse university constituencies.
• Strong communication and advising skills for senior leadership on workforce planning, compliance, and strategic HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all HR functions.
• Lead talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and HRIS operations.
• Advise senior leaders and supervise HR staff; ensure compliant, equitable employment practices.
• Develop and implement HR policies, training, and risk management initiatives.
• Oversee investigations, leave administration, and adherence to civil service requirements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive advisory

Employee relations

Policy administration

Regulatory compliance

Organization & governance

Analytical skills

Project management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM / business administration / public administration / organizational leadership

Master's degree (preferred) in HRM / business administration / organizational leadership / employment law

Tools

Ellucian Banner HR

HR information systems

Job description

Southern University at New Orleans is seeking a Director of Human Resources to provide strategic and operational leadership for all HR functions. The role reports to the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance and collaborates with the Chancellor on substantive HR matters.

You will lead talent acquisition, classification and compensation, benefits, employee relations, and HRIS, while ensuring compliant and equitable employment practices.