Director, HR Business Support

About the role

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is looking for an experienced HR professional to act as Director of HR Business Support. The role is an HR ambassador, leader and connection point for the business vertical it supports, providing HR consultation and solutions to its needs and strategy. The preferred candidate is an integral member of the leadership team and must be onsite.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with HR leadership and the business vertical on short- and long-term strategies, translating business goals into actionable HR objectives.
• Provide HR advice and support on HR issues, ensuring consistent application of HR strategies, programs and policies.
• Act as a partner, coach and consultant to leaders and employees, and be the first contact for collaboration with the functional HR leader.
• Lead HR programs such as resource planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, total rewards, engagement, leadership assessments, succession planning and payroll.
• Prioritize work and manage functional team resources, and build the team through recruiting, training, coaching and team building.
• Conduct HR analytics and research on talent gaps, organizational performance and succession, and report findings to senior management.
• Work with HR Information Services to produce strategic data and narrative reports, and help plan budgets for HR programs.
• Maintain technical HR expertise, including legal knowledge and current best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field; relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• 10 years of progressively responsible HR generalist experience, including at least 5 years in an HR generalist leadership or HR Business Partner role.
• Prior experience with executive/senior level leadership required.
• Extensive knowledge of HR and the HR business partner function.
• Preferred: Master's degree in business or HR, and prior healthcare and/or academia experience.

What we offer

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employees only.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave benefit.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.