Director, Human Resources Administration

Ryan is the leading tax services firm in North America, with the largest transaction tax practice in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the Firm provides a comprehensive range of state, local, federal, and international tax advisory and consulting services on a multi-jurisdictional basis, including audit defense, tax recovery, credits and incentives, tax process improvement and automation, tax appeals, and strategic planning. Join the fastest growing major firm in the industry and its team of industry-recognized professionals who serve a growing portfolio of the world’s most prominent Fortune 1000 companies.



Job Summary:

The Director, Human Resources Administration (“Director”) is a highly visible hands-on position responsible for creating and maintaining the infrastructure of the Human Resources (“HR”) administrative function. Responsibilities include employee relations, Human Resources Information System (HRIS) metrics and reporting, performance management, compliance, benefits, compensation, policies and procedures, mergers and acquisitions, immigration, and employee communications. This position works closely at a peer level with Recruiting, Training, Operations Support (Facilities), Information Technology, Legal, and Payroll functions.



Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees the coordination and delivery of new employee on-boarding, orientation, and other employee-related programs for new and acquired employees.Oversees the management of employee relations and grievance issues including investigation, documentation, and resolution. Works directly with Managers as needed to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters.Oversees the Firm’s overall compensation structure, including salary research, analysis, incentives, relocation, and recommendations to ensure market competitiveness within geographical regions. Oversees the collaboration with Managers and Practice Leaders to develop accurate, consistent, meaningful, and compliant job descriptions. Ensures the HRIS system is configured and structured to effectively support rapid growth, expansion, and reporting while ensuring data integrity is consistently maintained.Manages the creation, maintenance, and organization of the Firm’s online and printed policies and related documents.Ensures that HR-related content on our Firm’s intranet and external websites are current, relevant, accurate, and meaningful.Oversees benefits administration, including the coordination and execution of annual plan renewals, daily administration, compliance, reporting, plan documents, development of specifications for new benefit plans or modifications to existing plans to maintain Firm’s competitive position in the market, and to obtain uniform benefit packages for all Firm locations, where possible.Oversees the Firm’s Raise and Promotion process, including the maintenance of the online performance appraisals and compensation recommendation systems.Ensures the Firm complies with all HR federal and state-specific requirements, including but not limited to reporting, unemployment, FLSA, HIPAA, ADA, COBRA, Title VII, and postings.Oversees immigration and the coordination of H-1B Visas for employees who require sponsorship.Oversees the creation and maintenance of HR-related metrics and management reports utilized to provide meaningful, actionable dashboard data to executive management.Responsible for creating standardized and professional approach to providing employees with communication that includes need-to-know and nice-to-know information about HR-related benefits and issues.Oversees the maintenance of HR-related content on the Firm’s data-site. Responsible for ensuring that compliant employee files are set up, maintained, and secured correctly and timely.Establishes and maintains appropriate vendor relationships.Responsible for selection, evaluation, and supervision of direct reports.Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field with at least seven to 10 years prior human resources management experience in a multistate or international firm environment. Global experience and merger and acquisiton experience a plus.



Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, HRIS, web-based HR applications, Outlook, and Internet.



Certificates and Licenses:

PHR certification required; SPHR certification preferred. Valid driver’s license required.



Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees in the HR Administration department, and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Firms’ policies and applicable laws.



Work Environment:





· Independent travel requirement: 10 to 20%.