The Director of Human Resources oversees the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture's Office of Human Resources in the Little Rock Office and the Fayetteville Office.

Responsibilities include federal and UA benefits programs, federal and UA retirement plans, employee leave and disability programs, employment, position classification, compensation, performance management, employee relations, disciplinary actions and terminations, faculty and staff functional training, employee personnel records, and personnel policy and procedures. This position directs operations of the Human Resources Office including hiring, training, supervision, and performance evaluation of the Human Resources staff. This position also collaborates with Administration in the development of human resources strategy and performance, as well as conducts special projects. Some state-wide travel may be required.

Required: 

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline plus seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. A Bachelor’s degree and either a pertinent professional license or four (4) years of directly related experience may be substituted for the Master’s degree. Substitution for a Master’s degree does not waive the other requirements, which are in addition to the substitution requirements.

For consideration, applicants must certify and submit an application on our organization's job portal at http://jobs.uaex.edu Posting # 864

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an AA/EEO/Disabled/Veterans/E-Verify employer.  

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline plus seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. A Bachelor’s degree and either a pertinent professional license or four (4) years of directly related experience may be substituted for the Master’s degree. Substitution for a Master’s degree does not waive the other requirements, which are in addition to the substitution requirements.