University of Central Florida · 6 days ago
Senior HR Director
Greater Orlando
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$123K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expThe University of Central Florida is a prominent public research university seeking a Senior Human Resources Director for its College of Medicine and Student Health Services. This strategic role involves providing leadership and operational oversight for all HR functions, focusing on employee relations, compliance, and talent management within a complex academic medical environment.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute HR strategies and operational plans that are directly aligned with and support the college’s academic, research, and complex clinical missions
Serve as a Principal HR Consultant and strategic partner to the College of Medicine (COM) and Health System leadership, providing expert counsel on organizational design, talent management, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with university leadership and external health system partners to ensure HR initiatives are fully aligned with institutional goals, accreditation requirements (e.g., ACGME, LCME), and operational needs
Serve as the senior advisor on complex and high-risk employee relations matters, providing expert guidance on investigations, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and progressive discipline
Partner with the Office of General Counsel as needed to ensure compliance and strategic resolution
Expertly navigate and mediate sensitive employment relationships involving medical doctors who hold both clinical and academic (faculty) appointments
Direct and manage all HR functions related to Graduate Medical Education (GME)
Maintain expert knowledge of the unique legal, contractual, and employee relations (ER) challenges and disciplinary processes specific to these programs
Oversee the college's classification and compensation strategy
Collaborate with the University Compensation team to ensure competitive salaries, fair pay practices, and the appropriate classification of roles, approving personnel transactions in Workday
Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring comprehensive compliance with all university, state, and federal labor laws
Serve as a liaison between the division and University HR Centers of Expertise (CoEs) for areas like leave management, accommodations, and wellness
Lead organizational planning for staffing forecasts, from initial onboarding through employee retention
Develop proactive talent acquisition and retention strategies based on current and future workforce trends
Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and development to the HR staff within the college/division
Set clear expectations and metrics to ensure delivery of daily service is met and the team fosters continuous learning and high performance
Collaborate with University HR Centers of Expertise to align data, business processes, and operational strategies with overarching institutional priorities, driving efficiency and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6)
Preferred
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 7 years in a HR leadership role within academic medicine or healthcare
Expertise and demonstrable experience managing the unique legal, contractual, and employee relations (ER) challenges specific to Graduate Medical Education, Faculty, and Staff
Proficiency in employment law, accreditation standards, and faculty practice pay and incentive plans. Knowledge of ACGME and LCME standards as they pertain to employment is highly preferred
Proven expertise in change management, with a strong ability to successfully guide teams and organizations through complex organizational transitions
History of strategic team leadership focused on talent management, succession planning, and building a high-performing, customer-centric service delivery model
Competence in, or aptitude for, Microsoft Office Suite, modern HRIS and talent management systems; Workday experience is desired
Senior Professional in Human Resources, SPHR and/or SHRM Senior Certified Professional, SHRM-SCP
Benefits
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Company
University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida is an American public research university in Orlando, Forida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.08MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationUS Department of EnergyNational Institutes of Health
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-09-17Grant· $1.4M
2022-03-14Grant· $3.6M
Leadership Team
John Buckwalter
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Issa Batarseh
Director, Florida Power Electronics Center
Recent News
2025-12-11
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