University of Florida College of Pharmacy · 3 hours ago
Director of Human Resources
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of Florida College of Pharmacy is seeking a Director of Human Resources to join their executive leadership team. This role involves overseeing HR activities, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring alignment with the college's strategic objectives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Comprehensive oversight of all HR-related activities within the College of Pharmacy, ensuring that HR strategies and initiatives are in alignment with the College's broader academic and institutional goals
Lead the development and execution of college initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture
Collaborate with senior leadership to provide insights and recommendations on strategic workforce planning and talent management
Monitor industry trends and best practices to ensure the college remains competitive and adaptive in its HR policies and practices
Oversee HR operations, including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, classification and compensation, benefits, immigration, and employee development
Ensure compliance with university policies, state and federal labor laws, and accreditation requirements
Serve as the primary HR liaison between the College of Pharmacy and central UF HR offices
Educate faculty and staff on HR policies and best practices through training and clear communication to reduce misunderstandings and ensure consistent application across the College
Implement strategies to improve the retention of high-performing faculty and staff, including offering mentoring, training, and clear career progression pathways
Lead initiatives that foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and engagement through regular feedback, recognition programs, and employee development support
Partner with leadership to ensure alignment of individual performance goals with the College's strategic objectives
Oversee evaluation processes for staff, faculty, and post docs across Pharmacy
Conduct sensitive employee relations conversations with professionalism and empathy, addressing workplace concerns, conflicts, or performance issues to support a respectful and productive work environment
Provide guidance and support in managing employee relations issues, ensuring a fair and equitable approach to conflict resolution, grievances, and disciplinary actions
Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty and staff, providing support on sensitive HR matters and facilitating positive working relationships across the College
Liaison with the HSC Employee relations office on all ER matters for Pharmacy
Identify potential employee relations issues early, working proactively with leadership to resolve conflicts and promote a healthy work environment
Provide mentorship, coaching and constructive feedback to a team of HR professionals, fostering professional growth, enhancing skill sets, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and HR best practices
Oversee the distribution of tasks and responsibilities among the HR team, ensuring efficient handling of inquiries, recruitment, employee relations, and other HR functions, while maintaining high service standards
Foster open communication and collaboration within the HR department, ensuring the team works effectively to resolve challenges and deliver excellent HR services to the College
Conduct regular meetings with HR team members to align priorities, monitor progress, and foster collaboration
Empower and develop the HR team by facilitating cross-training in key leadership areas, building versatility, deepening expertise, and preparing team members for expanded roles and responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Comprehensive oversight of all HR-related activities within the College of Pharmacy, ensuring that HR strategies and initiatives are in alignment with the College's broader academic and institutional goals
Lead the development and execution of college initiatives to enhance employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture
Collaborate with senior leadership to provide insights and recommendations on strategic workforce planning and talent management
Monitor industry trends and best practices to ensure the college remains competitive and adaptive in its HR policies and practices
Oversee HR operations, including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, classification and compensation, benefits, immigration, and employee development
Ensure compliance with university policies, state and federal labor laws, and accreditation requirements
Serve as the primary HR liaison between the College of Pharmacy and central UF HR offices
Educate faculty and staff on HR policies and best practices through training and clear communication to reduce misunderstandings and ensure consistent application across the College
Implement strategies to improve the retention of high-performing faculty and staff, including offering mentoring, training, and clear career progression pathways
Lead initiatives that foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and engagement through regular feedback, recognition programs, and employee development support
Partner with leadership to ensure alignment of individual performance goals with the College's strategic objectives
Oversee evaluation processes for staff, faculty, and post docs across Pharmacy
Conduct sensitive employee relations conversations with professionalism and empathy, addressing workplace concerns, conflicts, or performance issues to support a respectful and productive work environment
Provide guidance and support in managing employee relations issues, ensuring a fair and equitable approach to conflict resolution, grievances, and disciplinary actions
Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty and staff, providing support on sensitive HR matters and facilitating positive working relationships across the College
Liaison with the HSC Employee relations office on all ER matters for Pharmacy
Identify potential employee relations issues early, working proactively with leadership to resolve conflicts and promote a healthy work environment
Provide mentorship, coaching and constructive feedback to a team of HR professionals, fostering professional growth, enhancing skill sets, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and HR best practices
Oversee the distribution of tasks and responsibilities among the HR team, ensuring efficient handling of inquiries, recruitment, employee relations, and other HR functions, while maintaining high service standards
Foster open communication and collaboration within the HR department, ensuring the team works effectively to resolve challenges and deliver excellent HR services to the College
Conduct regular meetings with HR team members to align priorities, monitor progress, and foster collaboration
Empower and develop the HR team by facilitating cross-training in key leadership areas, building versatility, deepening expertise, and preparing team members for expanded roles and responsibilities
Company
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No.
Founded in 1923
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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