Director of Human Resources

University of Arkansas System

Director of Human Resources overseeing HR strategy and operations for Walton College. Advising deans and leading initiatives to support recruitment and retention in a higher education environment.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeFayetteville • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the formation and implementation of HR strategy and operations for the Walton College.
Requires extensive knowledge of university, state and federal HR processes, regulations and standards.
Advises deans regarding HR policy and strategy formation and implementation.
Advises and collaborates with department chairs in the recruiting and retention of faculty and provides guidance to align the associated processes with college strategic initiatives.
Leads and collaborates with cross-functional groups to develop and implement systems and conduct continuous improvement projects.
Partners proactively with Walton College directors, faculty, and staff to address a variety of workplace issues.
Provides guidance and advice on all HR related issues in a way that is planned and integrated.
Provides a wide range of HR services, including centralization of staff recruitment processes, staff orientation and training, compensation, staff performance management, staff relations, retention and career development, job analysis and documentation, and organizational development from a staff perspective.
Represents the college at various meetings.
Reports to the assistant dean for finance and administration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, management, or related field
At least five years experience working in a corporate or professional environment with at least three years HR experience
At least two years of experience using an HCM system such as Workday
Demonstrated success in overseeing business operations
SHRM or HRCI, or other applicable professional HR certification (preferred)
At least two years’ experience in an HR role within a public, higher education environment working with faculty (preferred)
Oversight and tactical experience with full cycle recruiting (preferred)
Experience with routine through complex employee relations issues including escalations (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
Tuition waivers for employees and their families
12 official holidays
Immediate leave accrual
Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR strategyHR operationsstaff recruitmentstaff performance managementjob analysisorganizational developmentemployee relationsfull cycle recruitingcontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

advisingcollaborationguidancecommunicationleadership

Certifications

SHRM certificationHRCI certification