Director, HR/FA

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and appointment processes for staff, faculty, researchers, and students.
• Manage day-to-day HR and faculty affairs operations, including payroll processing and time-off tracking via TLAM and PeopleSoft.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on HR strategy, policy interpretation, and employee relations.
• Maintain accurate personnel and payroll records while ensuring strict confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with ISSO to manage employee visa sponsorship and immigration compliance processes.
• Lead HR initiatives, special projects, and process improvement efforts to enhance operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, faculty affairs, or academic administration.
• Strong knowledge of human resource principles, practices, and employment regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems such as PeopleSoft and TalentLink.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or professional certification.
• Previous experience working within a higher education or academic medical center environment.
• Experience providing direct advisory support to leadership regarding HR operations and policy.

About the Company

Columbia University is a world-class research institution located in New York City. The Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center, part of the Columbia University Medical Center, is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of aging through excellence in research, education, and clinical care.