Director, Benefits & Human Capital Management (HCM) Support

Role overview

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is seeking a Director for Benefits and Human Capital Management (HCM) Support. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, this leader provides strategic direction and day-to-day oversight for benefits, leave administration, ADA accommodation processing, temporary employment, and HCM support. The role is designed to strengthen employee service delivery, ensure compliance with university, NSHE, state, and federal requirements, and improve processes across the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

This position acts as the main institutional lead for benefits administration and supervises service areas that include health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefits. It also oversees leave and absence programs such as FMLA, sick and annual leave, catastrophic leave, leave audits, and ADA workplace accommodation handling. In addition, the director manages temporary employment processes and HCM transaction support, including non-recruited appointments, letters of appointment, temporary hourly employees, student employees, and Workday transaction triage. The role requires close collaboration with university leadership, campus partners, NSHE institutions, Business Center South, and outside vendors to align priorities, review plan options, support procurement and RFP activity, study utilization and market trends, and advance HR initiatives.

Application instructions

Applicants must submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume showing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three professional references. Materials should be addressed to Jared Christensen, Search Committee Chair. Applications are reviewed electronically through Workday only; emailed documents are not accepted. Review of candidates is scheduled to begin on August 02, 2026, and the search will stay open until the position is filled.

Important application notes

• Once an application is started, it cannot be saved for later completion.
• All required attachments listed in the posting must be included or the application will not be considered.
• Applications must be submitted before the recruitment closes; late submissions will not be accepted.
• If you need help with the process, contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or unlvjobs@unlv.edu.
• Current UNLV or NSHE employees must apply through the internal Workday “Find Jobs” process using requisition number R0152594.
• Submitting through the external process as an internal candidate may cause the application to be returned and resubmission may be required.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline, along with eight years of progressively responsible HR experience. That experience must include at least five years in benefits, leave administration, HR operations, or a similar area, plus three years in a supervisory or management capacity. Applicants without a bachelor’s degree may qualify through an associate’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience, or by replacing the degree requirement with four additional years of relevant experience.

Background and compliance

The selected finalist must undergo a criminal background check. During hiring, academic credentials may be verified, and if they cannot be confirmed, the highest-degree official transcript must be submitted within thirty days of the first day of employment. For some roles, candidates may also need to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. If driving is required, a valid driver’s license must be provided at the time of employment and maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Compensation and benefits

The salary range for this role is $130,000 to $140,000, or commensurate with the labor market. UNLV offers a competitive total rewards package that includes paid time off, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement plans, voluntary benefits, no state income tax, and tuition discounts for employees, spouses, domestic partners, dependents, and Nevada System of Higher Education schools. Additional program highlights include employee recognition initiatives, athletics ticket discounts, statewide purchase discounts, RebelCard savings, no-cost wellness programming, career growth opportunities, peer networking, professional development, and a comprehensive onboarding program called Rebels: Onboard. Veterans are encouraged to apply and may request assistance through the dedicated veteran support contact.

Equal opportunity and institutional information

UNLV is committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion. The university also states its compliance with Title IX and provides grievance and reporting information through its Office of Equal Employment & Title IX resources. UNLV is a Carnegie R1 research university founded in 1957, with approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff, and serves Southern Nevada from a main campus and satellite campuses.

Schedule and work arrangement

This is a full-time, on-site administrative faculty position with a flexible work schedule. The posting notes that work schedules may change depending on organizational needs.

Additional university notes

UNLV emphasizes campus values, diversity, equity, inclusion, and a positive work environment. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. For questions about the vacancy or application process, candidates may contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

Posting details

Posting close date: 12/31/2026.