Associate Managing Director - HR Odessa bei Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center · Odessa, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Odessa
Position Description
A relocation allowance of up to $5,000 is available to help cover moving expenses for eligible candidates.
Physically located on our Odessa campus, the Associate Managing Director is a hands-on and working leadership role responsible for workforce relations, benefits, leave administration, and staff recruitment. Serves as the HR leadership and primary point of contact in the Permian Basin, providing professional guidance and strategic problem-solving on complex workforce matters. This position builds strong, collaborative relationships with campus and institutional leaders to ensure alignment, consistency, and service excellence in all HR operations across the Midland and Odessa campuses. The position should demonstrate sound judgment, proactive communication, and professionalism while developing team competency and supporting divisional initiatives under the direction of the Senior Managing Director to strengthen consistency, collaboration, and adherence to TTUHSC’s values-based culture.Travel Required
Up to 25%
Pay Grade Maximum
$125,000
Major/Essential Functions
- Directs and manages all HR functions for the Odessa/Midland campus under the direction of the Senior Managing Director, including workforce relations, leave and accommodations (FMLA, ADA, PWFA, Title VII, and Title IX referrals), benefits support, and staff recruitment. Provides oversight, coaching, and guidance to HR staff to ensure consistent, compliant, and customer-focused service delivery.
- Oversees campus HR recruitment processes, ensuring adherence to divisional standards, expectations, and best practices. Partners with hiring managers to provide expert guidance on recruiting processes, appropriate advertising sources, and applicant communication.
- Ensures the HR team provides excellent customer service and proactive engagement with hiring managers. Ensures team members maintain regular engagement with managers to identify process gaps, identify recruiting concerns, and opportunities for improvement. Promotes a consultative and responsive approach to support strong working relationships across departments.
- Collaborates closely with the Senior Managing Director, CHRO, OEO/OGC, managers, and employees on workforce relations. Provides guidance or decisions on discipline, hiring, promotions, appointments, reorganizations, and policy interpretation. Ensures actions are compliant with employment laws and institutional policies while promoting a consistent, fair, and solution-oriented approach.
- Oversees campus HR activities related to employee benefits, ensuring communication, enrollment, and compliance with all leave and benefits processing and employee service.
- Ensures timely and compliant administration of all claims and paperwork related to disability, FMLA, Sick Leave Pool (SLP), Family Leave Pool (FLP), and Sick Leave Donation (SLD) programs.
- Oversees HR employment transactions, including review and approval of ePAFs (Employee Personnel Action Form), background checks, EOPS (Employee One-Time Payment System), and E-Verify entries.
- Ensures accurate, efficient, and compliant separation processes that provide a positive transition experience for departing staff.
- Works under the direction of the Senior Managing Director in ensuring the HR team functions operate efficiently, encourages engagement and accountability, and supports a Values-Based, collaborative culture. Promotes professional growth, increased HR competency and skill performance, and continuous improvement for the Amarillo campus employees.
- Ensures all assigned initiatives, projects, and deliverables are completed within established timelines and performance expectations. Provides regular progress updates to HR Operations leadership and the Senior Managing Director.
- Performs additional responsibilities and participates as assigned by the Senior Managing Director or CHRO.
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
$100,000
Pay Basis
Monthly
Schedule Details
Monday - Friday
Work Location
Odessa
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited university/college in the field of human resources, business administration, or related discipline.
- Current PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Two (2) or more years of recent HR experience in higher education, health care, public, or other organization of 500 FTEs or more.
- Three (3) years of recent management experience (people leadership) in a Human Resources department.
- At least three (3) years of recent experience in processing and advising FMLA, ADA, and related leave programs.
- At least three (3) years of recent experience in recruiting.
- At least three (3) years of recent experience personally handling complex employee relations investigations, complaints, and performance discipline.
Department
Human Resources Ode
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus six years of progressively responsible management experience OR a combination of education and/or years of progressively responsible management experience to equal a minimum of 10 years.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Introduction
Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.
About TTUHSC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Benefits
TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
