Human Resources Director

The Institute of American Indian Arts is seeking a senior-level Human Resources Director to join our Human Resources Department on our beautiful Santa Fe campus.  The HR Director is a key role responsible for the management of all of HR’s functions, services, policies, and programs supporting IAIA’s 130+ full-time employee population. This position is required to perform at the senior level and to be a subject-matter expert on a wide range of HR and organizational issues and matters, which require proficiency in the following core HR competencies:

• HR Expertise: In-depth knowledge of principles, practices, and functions of effective HR Management.
• Organizational Acumen: Understand and apply information to contribute to IAIA’s strategic goals.
• Consultation Expertise: Provide high-level guidance to IAIA’s key stakeholders.
• Communications: Effective exchange of information with key IAIA stakeholders.
• Critical Acumen: Interpret a wide range of information to make organizational decisions or recommendations.
• Leadership and Navigation: Direct and contribute to initiatives and processes within IAIA.
• Relationship Management: Manage interactions to provide effective HR support and services to IAIA.
• Ethical Practice: Integrate IAIA’s core values, integrity, and accountability throughout IAIA and IAIA’s practices.
• Cultural Effectiveness: Value and consider the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties at IAIA.

The HR Director serves as the HR consultant to Senior Leadership and the management team on a diverse range of employment regulations, legal matters, employee relations issues, and compliance requirements. This role demands the highest level of diplomacy, discretion, confidentiality, and tact.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Must have a BA in HR or related field and must have at least ten (10) years of direct experience at the senior-level. Must have HR expertise with a demonstrated management background of an HR Department for a complex organization with 50 + employees. Must have at least a PHR Certification.

PREFERRED

Master’s Degree and/or SPHR / SHRM-SCP Certification. Experience within a higher education environment or a non-profit organization is preferred.

Applicants are encouraged to view the FULL job description and application instructions at www.iaia.edu/about/employment/             

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