Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Director, Benefits & Human Capital Management (HCM) Support - Flexible Work Schedule

ROLE of the POSITION

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Human Resources, the Director, Benefits and HCM Support provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the university’s Benefits, Leave Administration, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation process, and Temporary Employment and HCM Support functions. The Director ensures effective delivery of programs and services that support the employee lifecycle while maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, NSHE, and university policies. This position establishes operational standards, monitors service levels, drives continuous process improvement, and provides leadership and guidance on the most complex and sensitive matters within the assigned areas of responsibility.

The Director serves as the institutional lead for benefits administration, including oversight of NSHE-sponsored and state-sponsored health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs such as RPA, PERS, tax-sheltered annuity and deferred compensation programs, medical insurance, supplemental insurance, Section 125 programs, and other employee benefit offerings. The position also provides leadership for leave and absence management programs, including FMLA, sick and annual leave, catastrophic leave, leave audits, and ADA workplace accommodation processes. In addition, the Director oversees temporary employment processes and HCM transaction support, including non-recruited appointments, letters of appointment, temporary hourly employees, student employees, and Workday transaction triage. The Director develops and maintains strong partnerships with university leadership, campus stakeholders, NSHE institutions, Business Center South partners, and external vendors to align priorities, improve service delivery, evaluate benefit plan options, support procurement and RFP processes, analyze utilization and market trends, and advance strategic human resources initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including at least five (5) years overseeing benefits, leave administration, HR operations, or related functional areas, and three (3) years in a supervisory or management role.

• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, applicants may qualify with an associate's degree and two (2) additional years of relevant experience, or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in place of the degree.

BACKGROUND CHECK

• A criminal background check will be required for the selected finalist.

SALARY

Salary range is $130,000 to $140,000 or commensurate with the labor market.

• Competitive total rewards package including:

  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• No state income tax

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• discounts on and off campus

• for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

• A comprehensive onboarding program,Rebels: Onboard

• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Jared Christensen, Search Committee Chair.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates27 materials will begin on August 02, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at or contact [email protected] for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on . For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected].

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the MUST use the 22Find Jobs22 process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type 22Find Jobs22 in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, 22R015259422 in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.