Executive Director, Talent & HR

Regis University

Executive Director of Talent & Human Resources at Regis University, managing HR functions and compliance. Responsible for developing strategies and fostering a positive workplace environment.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing competitive compensation structures, managing complex leave programs, and overseeing the full talent lifecycle. Proficient in leveraging Workday for process automation and compliance with employment laws in higher education.

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HR Leadership ExperienceWorkday ProficiencyTalent Lifecycle ManagementEmployee Engagement StrategiesCompliance with Employment Laws

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Hard Skills

Compensation Structure DesignBenefits Package ManagementLeave Program ManagementRecruitment StrategiesOnboarding ProcessesRetention StrategiesWorkforce Strategy DevelopmentAdvanced Analytics Generation

Soft Skills

EmpathyCollaboration with Senior LeadersAgile Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayHCM Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationFMLADisability ManagementSabbaticalsEmployment Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and oversee competitive compensation structures/processes, comprehensive benefits packages, and recognition programs.
Manage complex leave programs (FMLA, sabbaticals, disability) with empathy and policy adherence.
Oversee the full talent lifecycle, including modern recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
Create employee engagement strategies to support changes, high performance and retention.
Translate institutional goals and academic priorities into a sequenced, actionable workforce strategy.
Leverage Workday proactively to continuously improve, streamline, and automate talent processes.
Lead a proactive compliance process, anticipating shifts in higher education, federal, state, and local employment laws.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
5 - 7 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with 2 - 3 years at a director level in a similar sized organization.
Demonstrated experience partnering with Senior leaders to create strategies and solutions in an agile and accelerated approach.
Proven experience leveraging Workday or other HCM as a primary HRIS to automate processes and generate advanced analytics.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses and dependents
Paid Mission leave to allow our employees to engage in acts of service or to have time for personal reflection.
The "Gift of Time" when Regis closes between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Options for flexible work arrangements based on position.