Place of Business:
Texas Tech University Health Science Center  
Lubbock, Texas 

Position Description: 
Under the direction of the Lubbock Campus Managing Director, this position oversees the daily operations of the human resources team for the Lubbock campus. This includes supervision of campus HR staff responsible for workforce relations, recruiting, leave and accommodation programs, benefits support, and related HR functions. The position ensures HR practices are compliant, timely, and aligned with HR divisional service expectations. This is a working manager role, responsible for both leading the team and directly performing HR functions to maintain operational continuity and excellence. The Director manages others, works closely with the Managing Director and other leaders and demonstrates our Values-Based Culture.

Job Duties/ and or Responsibilities:
Directs and manages all HR functions for the Lubbock campus, including workforce relations, benefits support, leave and accommodations (FMLA, ADA, PWFA, Title VII, and Title IX referrals), and staff recruitment.

Provides coaching and guidance to HR staff to ensure effective, compliant, and customer-oriented service delivery.

Oversees campus HR recruitment operations, ensuring adherence to divisional standards and best practices.

Partners with hiring managers to provide expert guidance on recruitment strategies, advertising sources, and applicant communication.

Promotes a proactive, consultative HR approach that builds strong partnerships with campus leaders and departments.

Ensures HR staff maintain regular engagement with hiring managers to address process gaps and recruitment needs.

Collaborates closely with the Managing Director, Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), Office of General Counsel (OGC), managers, and employees on workforce relations matters.

Provides guidance and decisions related to discipline, hiring, promotions, reorganizations, and policy interpretation.

Ensures compliance with all employment laws and institutional policies while fostering fairness and collaboration.

Oversees HR activities related to employee benefits, ensuring accurate communication, enrollment, and compliance.

Ensures timely and compliant administration of disability, FMLA, Sick Leave Pool (SLP), Family Leave Pool (FLP), and Sick Leave Donation (SLD) programs.

Oversees HR employment transactions, including review and approval of ePAFs, background checks, EOPS, and E-Verify entries.

Ensures accurate, efficient, and compliant separation processes that provide a positive transition experience for departing employees.

Supports the Managing Director in ensuring HR operations are efficient, collaborative, and aligned with institutional values.

Fosters professional growth, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement among HR team members.

Monitors and reports progress on key initiatives, projects, and performance goals to HR Operations leadership and the Managing Director.

Performs additional responsibilities and participates in projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related area plus five years of progressively responsible management experience OR a combination of education and/or years of experience in management to equal a minimum of 9 years.

                                 
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