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Company: Eastern Washington University Location: Cheney, WA Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 12/23/2025 Job Categories: Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration |
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Director-Human Resources Operations![]() Director-Human Resources Operations About Eastern Washington University: Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the regions polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 24-25 College of Distinction (CoD). Tribal Land Acknowledgement At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur dAlene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land. Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community. At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes. From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university. Job Summary:
We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Director-Human Resources Operations In collaboration with the People and Culture Division Leadership, the primary purpose of the Director of Human Resources Operations is to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Human Resources department, with a strong emphasis on process improvement, workflow optimization, and identifying efficiencies across all HR functions. The incumbent will lead transformational change that shifts HR operations from task-driven, transactional processes to a customer-service-centered model focused on responsiveness, consistency, and service excellence. The Director must demonstrate a proven record of successful organizational transformation within Human Resources and possess strong knowledge and experience in core HR functions, including-but not limited to-recruitment and talent acquisition, classification and compensation, and employee relations. This role ensures that HR systems, practices, and services operate cohesively and effectively to support institutional goals and the needs of faculty, staff, and leadership.
EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position. The salary for this position is $104,985 (minimum) up to $122,004. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ . All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified. Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Other Skills and Abilities: Job Duties: Process Improvement & Systems Optimization
Project Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Recruitment Processes:
Workforce Planning and Organizational Design
Conditions of Employment: This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment. All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Employment: https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ewu-406-01-exempt-employment/ Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Sponsorship not available for this position at this time. Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies. Salary Information: The salary for this position is $104,985 (minimum) up to $122,004. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. Posting Date: 12/22/2025 Open Until Further Notice: No Closing Date: 1/19/2026 Screening to Begin: 01/20/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381. To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/14297 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-cf99b340f5eb2145ab6bb37a834d4467 Contact Information
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