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Radford University

Director of Talent Management and Compensation

Radford University, Radford, VA


Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title
Director of Talent Management and Compensation

Position Number
FA5240

Posting Number
AP00458P

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Is this position restricted?
No

Work Location
Radford

Division
Finance & Administration-20

College/Unit
Finance & Administration-E&G-2000

Department
Human Resources-40004

Hours Per Week
40

Months Per Year
12

Academic or Calendar Year
Calendar Year

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

If part time, enter Percent Time

Work Schedule

Normal Work Schedule

8:00 to 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday; occasional evenings

Physical Demands

Posting Text

Contact Name for Applicant
Leah Taylor

Contact Phone for Applicant


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


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.


Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience

Posting Date
10/15/2024

Application Review Date
11/11/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Conditions
Must have a criminal background check, Telecommute Eligible, Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below

Statement of Economic Interest is required
No

Alternate work schedule

May be eligible for alternate work schedule.

Required Licenses

Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.radford.edu/postings/14963