Director of Human Resources Director of Human Resources

Company:

Simpson College

Job Location:

Indianola, Iowa

Category:

Human Resources

Type:

Full-Time Director of Human Resources

Simpson College Location:

Indianola Open Date:

Aug 13, 2026 Description Simpson College Simpson College is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Located just 12 miles south of Des Moines, the capital of Iowa, Simpson's picturesque 75-acre campus in Indianola is home to more than 1,200 full-time undergraduate students with an additional 100 students enrolled in online and graduate programs, and hundreds of faculty and staff members. The College has a strong academic reputation and is a highly relational student-centric institution, placing significant value on high-impact and co-curricular learning. Simpson is Iowa's top-ranked private college and #5 overall in the recently released 2026 U.S. News & World Report Regional Midwest rankings. Simpson is also #1 in Iowa for "Best Value" while also earning a #4 overall ranking for the Midwest. The City of Indianola is home to Simpson and is a flourishing, collaborative, and growing community of 16,000 people. It has a charming, central town square with thriving restaurants and coffee shops. Greater Des Moines serves as the government, commercial, cultural, and recreational hub for the state of Iowa. Des Moines prides itself on its vibrant economy, world-class amenities, friendly communities, short commutes, affordable housing, excellent education system, and high-quality health care. Position Summary Provides strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, legal requirements, and best practices. Serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and management, supporting employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. Leads efficient, equitable, and compliant HR operations by leveraging data, technology, and continuous improvement to support a high-performing workplace culture. Serves as the organization's Title IX Coordinator, overseeing compliance, investigations, training, and response processes to ensure adherence to federal and institutional Title IX requirements. Essential Job Functions Provide strategic leadership for the human resources function by developing and administering HR policies, programs, and practices that align with the college's mission, values, and strategic priorities, including direct supervision of Payroll and Benefits staff.

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25% Ensure compliance and manage institutional risk by overseeing adherence to federal and state employment laws and higher-education regulations, including Title IX, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, and related reporting and training requirements, with functional oversight of payroll- and benefits-related compliance activities.

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20% Lead employee relations and performance management efforts by advising leadership, addressing workplace concerns, supporting performance evaluation processes, and ensuring consistent application of policies.

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15% Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention for faculty and staff to support workforce planning, diversity, and institutional effectiveness, coordinating with search committees and administrative partners as needed.

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15% Serve as the Title IX Coordinator by overseeing Title IX policies, training, investigations, case management, and response processes to ensure equitable, timely, and compliant resolution of matters.

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15% Administer compensation, benefits, and position classification programs by ensuring equitable pay practices, competitive benefits offerings, and alignment with budgetary and regulatory requirements, including direct supervision of benefits administration and payroll operations. Estimated time: 5% Develop and deliver training and professional development initiatives for faculty, staff, and supervisors related to compliance, leadership, and workplace expectations.

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5% Qualifications A bachelor's degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 • 5 years' human resources experience working as HR Business Partner or Director of Human Resources. Professional certification in Human Resources (PHR) and/or SHRM-CP desired. Application Instructions Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Ideal start date is 10/01/2026. A complete application will include: Cover letter addressing your interest in the position Resume Contact information of three professional references For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/191426 NOTICE

OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents of students, employees, sources of referral for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with Simpson College are hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran or veteran disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic in admission, access to, treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any persons having inquiries concerning Simpson College's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX - Section 504, or Americans with Disabilities Act are directed to contact Director of Human Resources, Simpson College, 701 North C Street, Indianola, Iowa 50125-1299, (515) 961-1511. Persons may also contact the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the institution's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX - Section 504, or Americans with Disabilities Act.

TITLE IX

Simpson College does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender. Simpson College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about non-compliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. For a complete copy of the policy, more information, or to report an instance of sex or gender-based discrimination, please contact the Title IX Coordinator (titleix@simpson.edu) and/or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html. The College is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include but are not limited to criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history. Simpson's annual security compliance document is available on the Simpson Security website. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will be required to, upon being made an offer of employment, produce documents that are specified by the federal government to establish your identity and right to work in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after beginning paid employment. Questions? Contact the Human Resources department at employment@simpson.edu

SIMPSON COLLEGE PROMOTES A CLEAR AIR LEARNING AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT. SMOKING IS

PROHIBITED

ON COLLEGE PROPERTY.

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