Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development

Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Position Title: Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development Position Number: Department: Human Resources Job Description Core Competencies Strategic Recruitment & Executive Search: Proven ability to lead high-level recruitment and headhunting for senior and specialized positions. Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership, exceptional communication, and problem‑solving skills, with demonstrated cultural sensitivity in diverse environments. Policy & Compensation Design: Expertise in developing and implementing HR policies, compensation structures, and job grading systems. Employee Development & Engagement: Committed to staff development, performance management, and fostering a positive, collaborative workplace culture. Responsibilities Develop and implement HR strategies and policies aligned with UVI’s mission and goals. Manage end‑to‑end recruitment, onboarding, and retention for faculty and staff. Design and administer competitive compensation and benefits programs. Lead performance management, training, and professional development initiatives. Advise senior leadership on employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. Ensure compliance with federal and Virgin Islands labor laws and university policies. Foster a workplace culture of respect, integrity, and collaboration. Oversee HR systems and maintain accurate, confidential personnel records. Direct executive recruitment for senior and specialized roles. Ensure Banner and PeopleAdmin are properly configured to support HR workflows like recruitment, onboarding, and performance management. Support organizational design, succession planning, and workforce development. Implement validation rules and audit processes to minimize errors in employee records. Regularly review and clean data to maintain integrity across systems. Use analytics to track KPIs such as time‑to‑hire, turnover rates, and compensation benchmarks. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field. Professional HR certification required. Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management role. Proficiency in HR information systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education. Doctorate preferred. Experience with Banner or similar ERP system. Physical Demands Must be able to travel for meetings, conferences, and training. Occasional weekend and evening work. Must be self‑motivated. Must be composed all the time. Must be able to sit for an extended period of time. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment will be moderate. High stress environment. High pressure to meet deadlines. Must be able to use a computer and common business software. Must have some knowledge of social media, including but not limited to the internet. Posting Number: S446 Location: St. Thomas Position Type: part time – 1 vacancy Posted Salary: $105,000.00 – $120,000.00 Open Date: 12/08/2025 Close Date: 01/31/2026 Internal or Externally Advertised? External Special Instructions to Applicant Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment should contact the Human Resources Office at . For information about relocating to the US Virgin Islands, please visit the Virgin Islands Moving Center at: Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes. Any data not saved will be lost. Click 'OK' to keep your session active. #J-18808-Ljbffr