DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
- 24-Sep-2025 to 07-Nov-2025 (CST)
- Houston, TX, USA
- Full Time
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
The University of St. Thomas, a Catholic liberal arts institution in Houston, Texas (UST), invites applications for the position of Director of Human Resources.
Applicants must provide:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications for the position
- Resume
- Three professional references
Application Deadline: November 7, 2025
SUMMARY
The Director of Human Resources oversees the daily operations of the Human Resources Office and serves as UST’s senior HR advisor. This position is responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle-from recruitment through retirement-ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, advising administration on workforce strategy, and aligning human resources practices with institutional mission, goals, and budget.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TALENT ACQUISITION AND RETENTION: The Director leads recruitment efforts by supporting hiring managers throughout the selection process, advertising job openings, coordinating interviews, conducting background checks, and managing onboarding to ensure a smooth transition for new employees. This role also involves collaborating with leadership to document succession plans, anticipate staffing needs, and develop strategies to address UST’s priorities.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: The Director serves as an internal advisor to supervisors and staff on employee relations matters, providing support for performance appraisals, improvement plans, and disciplinary procedures. The Director also oversees the performance evaluation process and coordinates employee engagement and recognition activities.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND LEAVE ADMINISTRATION: The Director manages the institution’s compensation practices, including tuition reimbursement, pay increases, and updates to employment agreements. The Director coordinates open enrollment for employee benefits, oversees leave administration such as FMLA and Workers’ Compensation, and processes unemployment claims in collaboration with state agencies.
HR COMPLIANCE AND POLICY OVERSIGHT: The Director ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws, including ADA, FLSA, FMLA, Title VII, and others. The role involves monitoring changes in regulations, maintaining up-to-date personnel policies, and ensuring accurate and secure employee recordkeeping. This position also assists with audit and reporting compliance.
TITLE IX COORDINATION: The Director may serve as UST’s lead (Coordinator or Investigator) for Title IX compliance for employees, coordinating investigations, responses, and resolutions of sexual harassment and misconduct complaints. This includes ensuring institutional adherence to training and reporting requirements under federal and state law.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: The Director assesses the professional development needs of employees and coordinates training opportunities that align with institutional goals. This includes scheduling and promoting workshops and learning experiences to support faculty and staff growth.
HR OPERATIONS AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT: Along with the CFO, the Director is co-responsible for managing the labor budget of the university as a whole, providing recommendations to the Board of Directors during the budget prep process. The Director also manages the daily operations of the HR office, including supervising staff and ensuring the delivery of effective services. This role includes oversight of the departmental budget and the implementation and maintenance of HR systems, processes, and technologies.