**Job Description** As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. The School of Nursing has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Human Resources and Payroll Services. **Position Summary** Reporting to the Executive Dean of the University of Washington School of Nursing (SoN), the Director of Human Resources & Payroll Services provides strategic leadership and executive oversight of all human resources and payroll functions for faculty, staff, and student employees at the UW School of Nursing. This position plays a key leadership role in aligning human capital strategy with the school’s mission and strategic goals, overseeing HR policy development, talent management, payroll operations, and organizational effectiveness. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing decision support, strategic insight, and workforce planning and management expertise to advance a culture of excellence, inclusion, and innovation across the School. The Director of Human Resources & Payroll Services is a key member of the UW SoN executive team, leading school-wide initiatives that impact the operational and strategic performance of human resources and payroll services. The Director also collaborates with academic and administrative leaders to strengthen organizational infrastructure, manage risk, and effectively steward resources. They are also responsible for designing and managing the HR budget, aligning resource allocation with institutional priorities, and ensuring financial sustainability in the delivery of human capital services. **Key Responsibilities** **Strategic Leadership & Organizational Alignment (30%)** + Serve as a member of the executive team and a thought partner to the Executive Dean in setting and executing strategic workforce goals and priorities aligned with the School’s mission. + Develop, evaluate, and implement strategic plans, policies, and programs that strengthen faculty and staff recruitment, engagement, and retention. + Lead long-term workforce planning efforts in collaboration with academic units and administrative leadership. + Provide high-level consultation and risk-informed guidance on organizational design, employee relations, change management, and compliance. + Strategically partner to resolve employee relations, labor relations, and payroll issues, identifying opportunities for systems change to proactively address and prevent. + Use data and performance metrics to inform strategic decisions and proactively recommend solutions to complex organizational challenges. + Promote inclusive excellence through equity-centered HR strategies in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, the Director of Admissions & Student Diversity, and staff from the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. **Human Resources Operations & Program Management (25%)** + Direct all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, labor relations, organizational development, compliance, and offboarding. + Actively seek solutions for sensitive and urgent personnel matters in a professional and timely manner with careful attention to confidentiality. + Supervise and develop professional HR staff, creating a culture of accountability, service, innovation, and continuous improvement. + Ensure HR programs and practices comply with University policies, labor contracts, and federal/state employment regulations. + Serve as a campus liaison and local subject matter expert on HR policy, faculty affairs processes, and employee relations matters. + Lead HR process optimization, policy updates, and systems integration to improve compliance, accuracy and service delivery. + Develop and maintain performance indicators and dashboards to monitor progress toward HR program goals. **Payroll Services & Compensation Administration (15%)** + Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for the payroll manager. + Oversee the delivery of accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for faculty, staff, and student employees. + Ensure adherence to institutional and state payroll policies, timelines, and reconciliation requirements. + Serve as a liaison with central payroll, academic personnel, and finance teams to resolve complex compensation and payroll matters. + Lead payroll process optimization, policy updates, and systems integration to improve accuracy and service delivery. + Coordinate and support implementation of merit increases, reclassifications, stipends, and salary planning aligned with budget constraints and equity principles. ​ **Budget Oversight & Resource Planning (10%)** + In partnership with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), develop and manage the Human Resources and Payroll Services operating budget, including staffing models, systems investments, training, and operational costs. + Monitor expenditures, forecast budget needs, and ensure efficient resource allocation across HR programs. + Align budget decisions with strategic initiatives and organizational priorities. + Develop business cases for new initiatives, technology enhancements, and staffing proposals. + Ensure fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and stewardship of resources within the HR and payroll functions. **Organizational Development & Continuous Improvement (10%)** + Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and employee engagement using Lean and other improvement frameworks. + Foster a high-performance culture by promoting professional growth, feedback loops, and internal career mobility. + Serve as a resource for leadership coaching, conflict resolution, and organizational change support. **Policy Interpretation & Compliance (5%)** + Provide authoritative guidance on HR and payroll policies, practices, and regulatory obligations. + Ensure compliance with federal/state labor laws, UW policies, faculty code, and union contracts. + Assess and communicate implications of policy changes and manage HR risk in collaboration with central offices and legal counsel as needed. ​ **Special Projects & Executive Support (5%)** + Oversee and support executive HR and faculty affairs projects including leadership reviews, organizational assessments, and strategic hiring initiatives. + Represent the School of Nursing on university-wide committees and working groups related to HR, payroll, and workforce strategy. + Carry out other duties as assigned in support of the School’s mission and institutional success. **Minimum Requirements** + Master's Degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or related field. + Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience, including strategic planning, policy development, and employee relations. + At least 3 years of supervisory experience leading HR teams. + Experience managing payroll operations and aligning compensation with organizational goals. + Strong communication, consultation, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills. + Demonstrated ability to interpret complex policies and guide leadership through compliance and decision-making processes. **_Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a_** **_license/certification/registration._** **Desired Qualifications** + Professional certification such as SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent. + Experience in an academic, research, or large public-sector organization. + Working knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies. + Working knowledge of Workday and Interfolio + Experience with HR analytics, systems implementation, and performance dashboards. + Demonstrated experience designing and implementing equitable HR practices that foster a strong sense of belonging and ensure all community members feel welcomed, included, respected, and supported. **Compensation, Benefits and Position Details** **Pay Range Minimum:** $132,000.00 annual **Pay Range Maximum:** $168,000.00 annual **Other Compensation:** - **Benefits:** For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ **Shift:** First Shift (United States of America) **Temporary or Regular?** This is a regular position **FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):** 100.00% **Union/Bargaining Unit:** Not Applicable **About the UW** Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. **Our Commitment** The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) . University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.