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Requisition ID:  116128

Director, Global and Strategic HR Services

We are seeking a Director, Global and Strategic HR Services who will be the internal HR consultant and primary point of contact for global HR matters at Johns Hopkins University. This position is responsible for Johns Hopkins University’s global HR policies, procedures, practices and operational structure. Additionally, the HR Director supports strategic HR services by providing consultation to the divisions reporting to the Executive Director Strategic HR Services.


This position is located within our university’s central HR organization and works closely with benefits, compensation, HR payroll shared services, employee & labor relations, global HR partners, and employment functions.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Global Employment

  • Consult and coordinate with departments hiring non-US employees for affiliated legal entities, including recruitment strategy, applicant tracking, reporting and global mobility for JHU work across different regions or countries.
  • Facilitate the hiring of workers through a third-party payrolling agencies when required by legal status in country.
  • Ensure all employment contracts comply with statutory requirements of the respective countries and advise on onboarding and offboarding processes to meet in country legal requirements.
  • Review and maintain country handbooks for accuracy and consistency.
  • Serve as a resource for employees on global HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency across the University, both in the US and abroad.


HR Management & Service Delivery

  • Ensure that HR service delivery run efficiently, with a focus on employee experience, operational efficiency, and strategic support.
  • Participate in conversations about HR service delivery that will support and influence alignment with Central HR priorities and overall business goals.
  • Collaborate with University leaders and ERP project partners to implement and transform HR services effectively.
  • Participate in implementation and transformation of HR services in partnership with Sightline leaders.
  • Act as the HR business partner as needed to support the operational goals within University Human Resources and local HR units.
  • Serve as the Appeals Hearing leader for JHU staff who are seeking to grieve employment disciplinary actions in accordance with H032 Appeals Policy.


HR Subject Matter Expert/Human Resources Management

  • Demonstrate Global HR expertise to consult on hiring abroad, statutory laws within different countries, immigration and severance liabilities. 
  • Advise HR Directors on a wide range of topics including HR policies and procedures, onboarding, recruitment, retention/engagement, promotion, organization design, employee relations and professional development.
  • Proactively identify employee relations interventions and initiatives to strengthen communication and collaboration, and to build positive open relationships and culture with faculty, staff and student employees.
  • Intervene and act as a point of escalation on employee relations matters, and Investigate employee issues, that can be complex and challenging.
  • Serve as resource for employees and provide advice on and interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
  • Ensure consistency of applications of policies within the Schools, Centers and abroad as it applies within the country.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Understanding of global professional and academic frameworks, including legal entities, taxation, social welfare systems, travel/work authorizations, security, and risk management.
  • Ability to address diverse audiences, from employees to senior management, with international experience.
  • Knowledge of employment compliance and regulatory environments, including country-specific statutory requirements and immigration practices.
  • Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and train diverse audiences.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to handle both basic processes and strategic initiatives.
  • Knowledge of HR information systems, particularly SAP/SuccessFactors and Workday.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with colleagues, clients, and external organizations.


Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

  • PHR, GPHR, SHRM SCP or equivalent.
  • Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field.
  • Eight to ten years’ experience in an HR function, preferably with a global mix in a variety of functional areas or as a generalist and preferably with deep international experience/exposure.

 

 

Classified Title: Director, Global HR 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Director, Global and Strategic HR Services   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PH  
Starting Salary Range: $116,600 - $204,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F/8:30-5:00 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Eastern High Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Employee and Labor Relations East Balt  
Personnel area: University Administration 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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