NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS

Director of Human Resources

Description of Position

The position of Director of Human Resources oversees and manages the human resources programs including recruitment, training, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance evaluation, payroll, and policy/procedure development and implementation.  This position is an exempt, 12-month position and reports to the Vice President for Finance and Operations.  

Northwest Nazarene University is sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene and seeks to reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty, staff administration and students. All those interested are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated equitably.

Essential Functions

• Resources NNU culture development by being a leading voice on campus.
• Provides excellent customer service and builds positive relationships on campus with a focus on building and maintaining culture. 
• Manages the Office of Human Resources. 
• Consults with Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors and other managers on personnel and employment relations issues and provides routine trainings to campus supervisors. 
• Manages the strategic compensation and benefits planning, including overseeing both the University’s salary and wage programs and employee benefit programs.
• Oversees and administers the staff performance evaluation process.
• Develops and updates human resource policies, procedures and practices in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team and provides input on improvement and policy.
• Interprets NNU employee-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Staff Policy Manual, state and federal law.
• Oversees the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Establishes and maintains relationships with HR vendors.
• Acts as a liaison and the “people” representative in various committee assignments. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, public administration, or a related field  
• Five (5) plus years of experience in Human Resources or administrative experience with a thorough understanding of employment, labor, benefit and related laws.  
• Must demonstrate high motivation and commitment to the University, including the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines in a deadline-oriented environment, work with minimal supervision, tolerate ambiguity, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances  
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and be able to work with and maintain confidential information 
• Proven proficiency with HRIS systems 
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point skills 
• Ability to present and speak well in large gatherings   
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Candidates must be a person of Christian faith (preferably with a Wesleyan Theological persuasion), and be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Human Resources certification preferred, may be obtained within one year of employment

Compensation

The salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant and will be discussed with individual candidates as they are invited to interview for this position.  Full-time personnel will be offered access to a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending plan, tuition benefits for employee and dependents, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program.

Application Process
To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received, including all of the following:

• Letter of interest
• Application form
• Resume 
• Statement of Faith & Church Membership
• Two reference letters from professional associates
• Letter of reference from current pastor