Assistant Director of Human Resources

Job Title: Assistant Director of Human Resources Location: Indianapolis Downtown Campus Job Type: Full-time Classification: E-1 Salary Range: $45,000 - $47,000/annually (based on experience) Reports To: Director of Human Resources Who We Are We are an open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!” Our Values Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities. Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect. Accountability: We deliver on our commitments. Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform. Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all. About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Assistant Director of Human Resources to support the daily delivery of human resources services for the Indianapolis Campus. In this role, you will apply established human resources policies, procedures, and practices to support employee relations, compliance, and core HR operations. The Assistant Director plays a key role in supporting campus HR operations by assisting supervisors and employees across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment requirements, supporting HR programs and initiatives, and contributing to consistent, service-oriented HR practices. This position works closely with HR leadership and Statewide Human Resources team members to ensure alignment with institutional standards, regulatory requirements, and operational priorities. RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION Required Skills & Competencies: Training & Development: Developing and delivering training modules on various topics. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Building trust, fostering positive work environments, and communicating effectively across diverse groups (e.g., employees, students, and internal partners). Policy Application: Ability to apply policies, procedures, and applicable regulations consistently and accurately when advising others. Analytical & Documentation Skills: Ability to gather relevant information, document findings, and maintain accurate records and reports. Problem-Solving: Ability to follow established procedures, assess situations, and support timely and appropriate resolution of reported concerns. Teamwork & Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across functional areas to ensure consistent service delivery. Organization & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Professional Judgment & Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Preferred Additional Skills: Experience using Workday or a comparable Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Experience supporting HR operations in higher education or a similarly regulated environment. Professional HR certification (PHR or SPHR). Key Responsibilities: The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards. In the absence of the Director of Human Resources, take authorized action and exercise judgment to ensure matters requiring attention are addressed in a timely manner and minimize disruption to HR operations. Respond to reported employee concerns and assigned employee relations matters by gathering relevant information, documenting findings, and supporting timely and appropriate resolution in accordance with institutional policy and applicable regulations. Serve as a resource to supervisors and employees by applying HR policies, procedures, and employment regulations consistently when providing guidance on workplace expectations and performance-related matters. Support payroll and benefits processes by assisting employees and supervisors with inquiries and documentation. Manage the Adjunct process end-to-end, including onboarding requirements, approvals, Workday transactions, timeline monitoring, and offboarding as needed. Lead adjunct and staff new hire orientation processes in both in-person and virtual formats, ensuring clear communication of employment requirements and institu