Director of Human Resources

The Director, Human Resources serves as the University's Chief Human Resources officer for over 2000 employees (full time, part time, casual, adjunct, student workers) at multiple employment sites. The Director has primary oversight for employee benefit and retirement plans. The Director is responsible for assuring legal compliance with all employment laws and related regulations. Additional responsibilities include HR policy administration, recordkeeping and reporting. The Director supervises one Associate Director and one Benefits Specialist.

Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities
• Establish, maintain and administer the University's personnel policies.
• Oversee the design and administration of all University employee benefit plans.
• Monitor and analyze medical claims and trends to assure adequate funding for the University's self-funded healthcare plan.
• Evaluate proposals and quotes from insurance carriers relative to disability, life, dental and stop loss coverages.
• Assure that the University is compliant with EEO, ADA FLSA, FMLA, ERISA and other related requirements.
• Represent the University and coordinate with outside legal counsel in defense of any employment related claims and law suits.
• Provide counsel and advice regarding effective management practices.
• Serve as the University's contact for securing Hl-B and permanent resident visas.

Send resume and letter of interest to:
Ashland University, James Kirtland, Vice President for Business Operations, 401 College Ave., Ashland, OH 44805 or email to jkirtlan@ashland.edu

Document: 

Director of HR 021813.pdf