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Iowa State University is seeking a Manager, Human Resource Delivery to lead a team within University Human Resources (UHR) that supports the College of Veterinary Medicine. This role serves as a strategic partner and trusted resource, advancing the university’s mission as a world-class institution through high-quality human capital solutions. The Manager leads a team of HR professionals, fostering a culture of service excellence and working alongside campus leadership to optimize UHR practices across the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring, a team of HR Coordinators, promoting accountability, professional growth, and consistent, high‑quality service delivery. 
• Strategic Advisor, providing guidance to client leadership on organizational and talent strategies. This includes identifying talent gaps, developing action plans to meet unit goals, and aligning local human capital strategies with institutional priorities.
• Employee Relations and Regulatory Compliance, oversee complex employee relations matters, including conducting investigations and advising on disciplinary actions. Ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (such as FLSA) while partnering with offices like General Counsel and Equal Opportunity to mitigate risk.
• Operational Excellence and Process Improvement, support the optimization of HR systems by providing solution-focused feedback on business processes. Drive change management initiatives and standardize HR practices across service teams to enhance operational efficiency and the client experience.
• Compensation and Consultative Services: Provide consultation on salary policies, performance management, and disability/leave referrals. This includes conducting pay equity analyses to ensure alignment with compensation structures and guiding managers through the employee performance review and improvement process. 
• Data-Driven Decision Making and Communication, utilize HR analytics and workforce data to identify trends and inform leadership decision-making. Disseminate and explain HR communications regarding policy and strategy changes to ensure stakeholders are well-informed.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, values strong partnerships, and is motivated by continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be energized by supporting academic and research excellence through thoughtful, strategic, and service‑focused human resources leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory and leadership experience with a proven track record of developing competencies in direct reports.
• Experience working with organizational leadership on human capital and HR strategy implementation.
• Proven ability to interpret, train, and communicate complex HR policies and principles.
• Professional certification such as PHR, SPHR, or an equivalent.

For more information about Human Resources, please visit:

University Human Resources

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by September 2, 2026.

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

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Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.