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TITLE Director of Human Resources

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Director of Human Resources is the chief human resources officer of the University system and serves as an advocate regarding benefits, policies, and practices that would have a positive impact on employees and as an advisor and strategic partner to University administration. The Director of Human Resources provides leadership through the management of  a comprehensive human resources office, including talent acquisition, retention, and employment services, performance management, benefits administration and counseling, classification, training and staff development, regulatory compliance, labor and employee relations, and human resource information systems and records management.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A minimum of a Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field. Any certification in human resource-related certification is preffered.

Experience: At least five years of human resources management experience demonstrating increased leadership responsibilities over time. Similar experience in human resource management in higher education and/or the public sector is preferred.

Skills: Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse university community, outstanding leadership and management skills, and a sound knowledge of relevant Palestinian government regulations and equal opportunity policies are required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides leadership and guidance for the University and its employees regarding human resource matters by managing a comprehensive human resource office including talent acquisition, employment, and retention services, performance management, and job evaluation, training and development, labor and employee relations, succession planning, and human resource information systems and records management.

2. Serves as an advocate for employees by listening and becoming aware of employee needs and concerns, sharing this information with University leadership, researching best practices, and offering options for leaders to consider in addressing employee needs and concerns. 

3. Ensures that applicants, employees, vendors, and University administrators receive excellent customer service in all interactions with the Office of Human Resources.

4. Ensures consistent and equitable application of human resource policies, procedures, and government regulations throughout the University by advising senior administrators about the applicable policies, procedures, and regulations, providing training for supervisors, and enforcing the personnel policies and procedures of the University.

5. Advises employees and supervisors regarding performance and disciplinary issues, administers progressive discipline and grievance procedures consistently, listens to employee and supervisor concerns, conducts investigations as needed, and recommends a plan of action.

6. Develops personnel policies, practices, and procedures for approval by the University administration by listening to employee concerns, reviewing best practices, and identifying opportunities to improve employee satisfaction.

7. Improves organizational effectiveness and productivity by overseeing the planning, development, and delivery of professional development and job-related skill training opportunities.

8. Provides training and promotes the use of the Appraisal and Development Plan as a staff development tool to identify training needs and professional development offerings and to inform promotion decisions, annual salary increases, terminations, succession planning, and other personnel actions.

9. Ensures the accuracy of personnel information for all University employees by supervising the maintenance of personnel records and reviewing personnel actions for application to the employee database and submission to the Board of Governors.

10. Represents the department and serves as a resource by participating on various University committees.

11. Manages funds by planning, developing and controlling the departmental budget.

18. Remains competent and current on best Human Resources practices through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the president.

19. Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Email your CV to jobs@daralkalima.edu.ps. No later than Sunday 2/2/2025