Director of Human Resources - College of Medicine

Classification Title:

DIR, Human Resources

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

The University of Florida College of Medicine is seeking a strategic, experienced HR leader to serve as Director of Human Resources. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer for the College of Medicine, this high-impact role oversees HR operations for one of the university’s most complex academic and clinical environments, supporting over 5,000 employees across education, research, and patient care. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of academic medicine, proven success leading HR strategy in a matrixed organization, and the ability to build trusted partnerships with senior leadership and health system stakeholders.

The University of Florida College of Medicine (COM) is seeking a forward-thinking, relationship-driven HR leader to serve as its next Director of Human Resources. This is a highly visible, high-impact role — one that requires more than just HR expertise. It demands someone who understands the complexity of academic medicine, appreciates the nuance of faculty and healthcare operations, and is ready to lead with strategy, credibility, and purpose.

With over 5,000 employees and a $1.5B operating budget, COM is one of the most complex and dynamic environments at UF. The Director will oversee HR operations for the college, serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, and drive efforts that enhance workforce planning, operational efficiency, and organizational culture.

To succeed in this role, the Director must be able to navigate and build strong partnerships across a highly matrixed academic health system — including with department chairs, hospital leadership, the Provost’s Office, and legal counsel. They will be expected to translate institutional goals into people strategies that support faculty, staff, residents, and graduate assistants across the clinical, research, and education missions. Leading a high-performing HR team, the Director will also be responsible for advancing new models for service delivery, compliance, and strategic collaboration. This role requires deep expertise in areas ranging from policy development to employee relations to strategic workforce planning — and the discernment to know when to zoom in on the details or zoom out to see the broader picture.

About This Role

Strategic Leadership & HR Operations

• Guide senior leadership, department chairs, department administrators, high-level departmental leaders, and college leadership on HR strategy, policy development, and workforce planning to align HR initiatives with institutional goals.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for HR operations within COM, ensuring alignment with university policies, operational efficiency HR initiatives, and best practices.
• Oversee staffing and workforce development for the COM HR team and advise department leaders on HR staffing strategies, while streamlining HR processes to improve operations and enhance employee experience.
• Support COM HR’s engagement with national HR trends and current best practices, including collaboration with AAMC and similar organizations.
• Supervise the Associate Director and collaborate regularly with the COM HR management team to support effective performance management and professional development across the HR team.
• Lead strategic communication efforts to ensure clear, effective messaging across HR initiatives, employee relations, and organizational changes.

Policy Development & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards for faculty, staff, trainees, and student employees, including but not limited to UF, ACGME, and GAU.
• Develop, implement, and refine HR policies to ensure compliance, efficiency, and alignment with evolving institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the health system, Graduate Medical Education (GME), and other institutional offices to ensure alignment between HR strategies, accreditation standards, and workforce planning.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a senior advisor on complex and high-risk employee relations cases, collaborating with the Office of the General Counsel when appropriate to ensure legal compliance and strategic resolution.
• Provide guidance on conflict resolution, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop proactive employee relations strategies.
• Advise senior administrators, department chairs, and department leaders in implementing programs, new initiatives, and special projects.

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