Overview

Job Location:
Ames, IA

Position Title:

Assistant Director Human Resources

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in the management of teams focused on the delivery of customer service, preferably within the HR field.
Experience with Workday or other HCM Software.
Familiarity with working in a higher education environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policy and procedure.
Attention to detail as it relates to accuracy reporting and troubleshooting.

Job Description:

Summary

Are you passionate about creating the best employee experience possible? Do you thrive in an environment where you can collaborate with driven individuals to achieve outstanding results?

 

If so, the University Human Resources team at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant Director of Human Resources!

As an Assistant Director of Human Resources, you will be a Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) Core expert, overseeing the University Human Resources (UHR) Service Center. You will collaborate with HR Information Management (HRIM), other UHR teams, and university departments to ensure consistent HR experiences for all ISU employees. Your role includes enhancing Workday HCM Core system configurations for onboarding, personal information, staffing transactions, position management, offboarding, and more. Leveraging your expertise, you will develop, manage, and execute HR programs, policies, and activities that support HCM core functionality and satisfaction across campus.

What we are looking for:

  • An effective leader to manage and provide oversight of the UHR Service Center team responsible for providing customer service support to new employees for onboarding such as I-9 completion, scheduling benefits consultations, and answering general employment questions related to personal information transactions
  • A functional expert for Workday HCM Core and staffing related transactions to include hourly student employment
  • A strategic partner for HCM related policy development, including administration and oversight of related policies and procedures to align with strategic needs
  • A thought leader with the ability to lead and support HR related functional projects and maneuver complex policy and process dynamics
  • A commitment to ongoing review and maintenance of the UHR knowledge base and communications for HR processes and transactions
  • A strong collaborator to facilitate resolution of cross-functional HR issues with UHR, campus, and external partners
  • Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completion of HCM transactions using Workday reporting tools to deploy strategies for improvement
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex HCM transactions and/or corrections
  • Ability to ensure process compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies related to HCM transactions for work study, hourly student employment, I-9 completion, etc.
  • Strong presentation skills to deploy, communicate, and train units on applicable HCM related programs, policies, and processes

​Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

For more information about UHR, please click the link below:

University Human Resources

Level Guidelines

• Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit
• Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports
• Focus on ISU’s mission and meeting department or work unit goals
• Supervises a small department or work team
• Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised
• Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management
• Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS810

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by June 8, 2025.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

May 28, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R17141