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We are seeking a Director of Human Resources - University Libraries & Museums who will oversee the comprehensive operations of the Libraries and University Museums HR function. Serves as a strategic thought partner for divisional leadership and provides input and direction to all leaders within the division. Incumbent plays a significant role in providing vision and strategic direction for the division, including communicating and executing the division's HR strategy on behalf of the Dean, Library and Museum leadership, staff and student employees. The HR leader reports directly to the Divisional Business Officer (DBO), with an additional reporting relationship to the University's Executive Director for Employee and Labor Relations. The HR Director is also considered a member of the overall University's HR leadership team.

The HR leader for the Libraries and University Museums manages, plans, and implements a full range of HR programs and policies for the division. Identifies broad objectives and directs programs and functions with autonomy. Oversees comprehensive human resources support for the division, including employee relations, performance management, coaching, onboarding, retention and succession planning, ensuring all procedures and activities comply with legal regulations, and relevant policies and practices. Serves as a member of the libraries' senior management team and promotes actions that maintain an environment that integrates diversity, differences, and fairness.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the Dean and DBO for overall HR strategy and goal planning in support of HR initiatives for the division.
• Provide HR leadership to Libraries and University Museums senior leaders including exempt and non-exempt staff and student employees.
  
• Support organizational change efforts by serving as the HR subject matter expert within technology projects, facilities renovations, and other restructuring efforts.
  
• Partner with senior leadership for the division, Central HR, and divisional staff in the development, support and evaluation of both short term and long-term goals and strategies in support of the division's vision
• In consultation with the JHU compensation team, make recommendations on appropriate starting salaries, equity adjustments, and promotional increases that ensure the balance of equity, consider limited fund availability and prioritize key strategic roles and departments.
  
• Develop and manage a comprehensive onboarding program that introduce staff to the strategic and operational elements of the Libraries and Museums and create an internal communication platform as the central hub for ongoing communications with staff, divisional policies and procedures, org charts, recognition efforts, etc.
  
• Compile, analyze and present human capital data and metrics of performance. Develop and propose actions based on these findings.
  
• Drive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and associated initiatives in order to attract and retain a diverse workforce.
• Develop and track metrics to manage effectiveness.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the Libraries and University Museums to evaluate the effectiveness of HR services and administration for the division.
• Oversee a wide range of support and consulting services, including strategic planning, talent management, employee relations, data management/compliance, performance management, compensation administration, HR management, organizational development and training, policies and procedures, and diversity.
  
• Organize routine training sessions for library managers designed to further develop skills within communication, delegation, strategic thinking, problem solving, mentoring, etc.
• Provide related consultation and feedback to managers as needed.
  
• Ensure that human resources practices at the division are compliant with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as university policy.
  
• Advises, coaches and consults with managers and employees on conflict resolution and oversight of employee relations issues.
• Proactively identifies employee relations issues and fosters an environment of cohesiveness through collaboration and strengthening open communications.
• Makes recommendations to resolve complex employment-related matters and knows when to escalate or engage others.
  
• Develop and champion activities promoting employee retention initiatives.

• Partner with leaders across the division to derive innovative and creative pathways towards maintaining and retaining employees and supporting high morale.
  
• Serve as a resource for employees and provide advice on and interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure consistency of applications of policy within the division and university.
  
• Oversee data management activities for the division ensuring compliance with regards to all HR data management processes such as hiring, payroll, time entry, promotion processing, immigration compliance, employment verification.
  
• Analyze the effectiveness of HR operations and policies and look for improvements.
• Effectively identify/anticipate needs and make recommendations to implement new strategies to address complex business issues.
  
• Design and execute an effective and efficient performance management process with focus on strategic results-based goal setting processes.
• Serve as a mentor, coach, and advisor for leadership throughout the organization regarding management, performance issues, opportunities, and recognition.
  
• Develop and implement creative talent management programs to address the unique needs of the Libraries and University Museums including needs assessment, performance management assessments and employee development.
  
• Coach and provide formal training for divisional leaders on best recruiting practices in accordance with JHU policies and procedures.
  
• Facilitate division-specific onboarding and orientation of all new staff hires.
  
• Conduct exit interviews for employees leaving the division. Identify trends based on feedback from departing employees and makes recommendations for requisite adjustments.
  
• Provide direction to HR staff with regards to their overall responsibilities.
• Establish work priorities, evaluate and provide performance feedback and support the professional development of HR staff.
  
• Manage divisional HR department budget.
  

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop, and implement a wide range of human resources programs independently and in collaboration with other HR professionals.
• Excellent consulting and negotiation skills to provide appropriate counsel, advice and work in partnership with management and staff on human resources matters, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated organizational development and change management skills, highly capable of working with different leadership styles, diverse and/or complex organizational issues and structures.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to promote and communicate human resources programs to the staff; distinct ability to work collaboratively with others both within and outside of Human Resource
• Ability to respect the confidentiality of sensitive information; creativity and resourcefulness to handle various human resources issues and concerns effectively.
• Must demonstrate a high level of competency and mastery in effective management resolution of employee and labor relations issues.
• Possess in-depth knowledge, mastery and skill in two or more primary human resources functions: employment and recruitment, compensation, benefits, organizational design and development, employee training and education; in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations in human resources.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
• Behavioral work style that is approachable, collaborative, hands-on, and shows attention to detail. Unfailing discretion and integrity; excellent judgement. Ability to respect the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Experience working with diverse employees and navigating diversity and inclusion issues and understanding complexities.
• Effectively utilize tools and technology to develop employees and build a positive, creative workplace culture.
• Experience using data analytics to help leadership to assess talent needs, progress, and impact of programs.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

• Society of Human Resource Management certification or similar preferred.

Physical Requirements 

• General office setting, with the opportunity for occasional hybrid work modalities.

Supervisory Responsibility

• The director will supervise a small team of transactional HR support employees.

Budget Authority 

• Oversight for HR unit budget within the Division

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field required.
  

• Eight plus years of progressively increasing leadership experience in human resources management, including employee relations experience, preferably in a University setting.
  

• Three plus years of experience working with a senior leadership team as a thought leader.

• Master's Degree in related field.
• Experience working in academic environment is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the University, its history, culture, organizational structure and units, decision making process, policies and programs.
• Ability to work with and use current JHU HR information technology; SAP and SuccessFactors experience strongly preferred, proficient use of the Microsoft suite, as well as working knowledge of digital workflow platforms and ticketing systems (e.g. ServiceNow, JIRA or OnBase) also preferred.

Classified Title: Director of Human Resources  
Working Title: ​​​​​​​Director of Human Resources – University Libraries & Museums   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PH  
Starting Salary Range: $113,170-$155,650-$198,110 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30 am-5 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: ​​​​​​​Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Human Resources  
Personnel area: Libraries 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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