Director of Employee Learning & Engagement - Western Kentucky University : Job Details

Western Illinois University Job Posting: Director of Employee Learning & EngagementDirector of Employee Learning & EngagementCategory: Administrative, Professional & Staff PositionsDepartment: HUMAN RESOURCESLocations: Macomb, ILPosted: Nov 20, 2024Closes: Open Until FilledType: FT - ContinuousPositionID: 183280Recognized as a Best Midwestern College by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University serves nearly 7,500 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.Job Description:APPOINTMENT: January 1, 2025RESPONSIBILITIES: Western Illinois University (WIU), Office of Human Resources (OHR) is comprised of various inter-departments and functions including Employment, Classification and Compensation, Policy, Benefits, Employee Recognition, Equal Opportunity and Access, and Title IX. This position will supervise multiple full-time programs that capture the total employee experience. Primary duties and responsibilities include leadership over Professional Development and Performance Management plans for Western's campus community, as well as the supervision of WIU's Title IX compliance. This position will have a critical role in integrating the university's diversity efforts and assisting in implementing strategies and establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in various programs. Duties include developing and implementing strategies, policies, and programs that promote employee growth, equitable treatment, and high performance. The Director of Employee Learning and Engagement will also work to support the University's goals to foster and promote an inclusive workplace culture.RANK & SALARY: $80,000 to $105,000; commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits.Requirements:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in Human Resources with a focus on performance management, professional Development, or a related area.
• Extensive knowledge of performance management principles and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Proven leadership and the ability to foster a positive team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically to develop and implement effective performance management and professional Development strategies.
• Proficiency in analyzing performance data to inform decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and conflict resolution skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Experience with HR software and systems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
  • Professional work experience in higher education.For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.Application Instructions:Complete applications include:
  • a letter of application
  • current curriculum vita or resume
  • copies of unofficial or official academic transcripts; official copies will be requested of selected candidate
  • the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional referencesPlease upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.Screening will begin on December 4, 2024.Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr