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.

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.