Director of Human Resources and Student Employment

Director of Human Resources and Student Employment

Location

4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

MSU073026U99945

Division

Business Affairs

Opening Date

07/30/2026

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Position/Application Information

McNeese State University invites applicants for the position of Director of Human Resources and Student Employment in the Office of Human Resources and Student Employment. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified, staff position. The appointment is available to begin immediately.

Position Number: U99945

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Human Resources and Student Employment provides strategic and operational leadership for all human resources and student employment functions at the university. This position ensures institutional compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, University of Louisiana System policies, and university procedures, while actively supporting the university's mission and core values. The Director reports to the Vice President for Business Affairs and serves as the principal advisor to executive leadership on all HR-related matters, oversees a team of HR professionals, and champions a workplace culture defined by equity, professionalism, accountability, and service excellence. This role requires a high degree of discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex personnel, legal, and organizational challenges with integrity and care.

DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three Professional References (Include: name, phone number, and email address)
• Unofficial Transcripts for all degrees earned

Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the "APPLY" button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CHAIR:

April Broussard, Vice President for Business Affairs at abroussard1@mcneese.edu

Office of Human Resources Contact:

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Leadership and Departmental Administration

• Direct, manage, and evaluate all operations of the Office of Human Resources and Student Employment, including supervision, mentoring, and performance evaluation of departmental staff.
• Provide strategic guidance and counsel to the Vice President for Business Affairs, executive leadership, supervisors, and employees on a full range of human resources matters.
• Establish and maintain departmental policies, procedures, internal controls, and budget management in accordance with university fiscal and operational standards.
• Serve on institutional committees as required and assist the Vice President for Business Affairs with special projects and initiatives as needed.

Recruitment, Hiring, and Workforce Management

• Oversee all recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding processes for classified, unclassified, faculty, adjunct, and student employment categories in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and requirements.
• Develop and maintain onboarding and separation procedures to ensure timely processing of personnel actions and proper documentation of employment records.

Compensation, Benefits, and Retirement

• Administer employee benefits, retirement programs (including TRSL, LASERS, and ORP), and ancillary benefits; serve as primary liaison with applicable state agencies and benefit providers.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and personnel actions in Banner and applicable state systems; review and approve PAFs, reclassifications, salary adjustments, and position control changes.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Serve as Delegated Appointing Authority for classified employees, overseeing disciplinary processes, grievances, and adverse actions in compliance with Louisiana Civil Service rules.
• Represent the university in administrative hearings, unemployment proceedings, and legal matters involving human resources as required.
• Investigate employee complaints and potential policy violations; recommend and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, Title IX, and Louisiana Civil Service statutes; develop and maintain HR policies and procedures accordingly.

Leave, Workers' Compensation, and Safety

• Administer the FMLA program and oversee the university's workers' compensation program, including claims management, return-to-work coordination, and required reporting.
• Coordinate workplace safety programs and injury prevention initiatives in compliance with applicable OSHA and state safety regulations.

Training, Immigration, Systems, and Reporting

• Manage new employee orientation and coordinate training programs for supervisors and staff on performance management, compliance, workplace conduct, and HR systems.
• Oversee immigration processes for international employees and faculty, including visa sponsorships and work authorization compliance.
• Maintain HR information systems and personnel records in compliance with applicable records retention schedules, privacy regulations, and institutional policy.
• Oversee internal and external HR audits and prepare required regulatory reports, including EEO-1, IPEDS human resources components, and other applicable state and federal submissions.

Student Employment

• Oversee the university's student employment program, ensuring compliance with federal work-study requirements, institutional policies, and applicable wage and hour laws.
• Coordinate with Financial Aid and department supervisors to facilitate student placements, process personnel actions, and resolve employment-related concerns.

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field
• Master's degree preferred (MBA, MPA, Master's in Human Resources, or Master's in Organizational Leadership)
• Professional HR certification preferred: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with direct supervisory responsibility over professional HR staff
• Demonstrated experience overseeing a broad range of HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, benefits, payroll coordination, and compliance
• Prior experience in higher education or public sector HR strongly preferred
• Experience with Louisiana Civil Service rules and regulations preferred

General University information

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons requesting accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at least 72 hours before the event. Additional information is available from the Office of Campus Compliance and Civility, located in the Burton Business Center, Suite 407, by phone at 337-475-5428, by fax at 337-475-5603, or by email at compliance@mcneese.edu.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-"Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees"-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. www.ece.org.

McNeese State University offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to include:

Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs.

You may view the current years Benefits Guide at: MYMCNEESE EMPLOYEE EXTRAS

Employer McNeese State University

Address McNeese State University

Box 91615

Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70605

Phone (337) 475-5977

(337) 475-5413

Website https://governmentjobs.com/careers/mcneese