Director of Talent Management and Compensation

Job Summary:

The Director of Talent Management and Compensation provides a full range of human resource management services for faculty and staff employees. This position will manage all functions of talent management, classification and compensation focusing on attracting and recruiting highly qualified job applicants and retaining positive performing employees to ensure that the University is successful in a highly competitive job market. This position will be responsible for the full life cycle of employee management from new hire skills collection to retention, promotion, and succession planning. The ideal candidate will have a high-level understanding of HR practices, compensation management, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other HR professionals, leadership, managers, faculty and staff. This position holds the primary responsibility for managing the university’s compensation program. This position will supervise the Employment Team and other HR teams as appropriate. The director may assume the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources while the AVP is absent, exercising judgment and providing advice on a wide range of personnel matters.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, accounting and/or related field or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience.

Extensive experience as a subject matter expert in talent management, classification, and compensation including supervisory experience.

Proven experience in developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies, including workforce planning and talent pipeline development.

Strong experience in compensation analysis, pay structures, and market benchmarking. Knowledge of compliance with employment laws, especially related to compensation and equal opportunity hiring practices.

Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strategic thinking and ability to align HR functions with overall business goals. Analytical skills with experience in compensation modeling, salary surveys, and data-driven decision-making.

Proficiency in HR systems (e.g., applicant tracking systems, HRIS , and compensation tools).

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.

Strong relationship-building skills at all levels, including the ability to influence senior leaders and guide cross-functional teams in HR, compensation, and talent management.

Preferred Qualifications:

CCP certification preferred

SHRM -CP, SHRM – SCP desirable.

Work Location: Radford

Posting Number: AP00458P

Position Number: FA5240

Department: Human Resources-40004

Application Review Date: 11/11/2024