Director of Human Resources

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of Business Office Operations and Human Resources, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for creating and implementing a strategic vision for a wide range of services with an emphasis on service excellence while ensuring operational effectiveness and efficiency. The Director of Human Resources plans, develops, and administers human resources functions and advises and consults on related issues. The Director of Human Resources additionally works collaboratively with campus stakeholders and participates in strategic planning, and policy/procedure development.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

1. Responsible for compliance with government regulations and reporting, maintaining employee handbooks to ensure compliance as well as cultural alignment, and development and implementation of human resources policies. Recommend, revise, and implement HR/employment policies. Ensure college rules and policies comply with relevant federal and State employment laws and regulations and the college’s mission.
2. Manage all aspects of the human resources functions. Provide coaching to all staff regarding policy/procedures, regulations and protocols implemented by state or federal government.
3. Administer employee relations and serve as an impartial party to ensure that the rights of the employee and the interests of the college are protected. Coordinate all aspects of the disciplinary process for employees to ensure fair and equitable treatment under the employment regulations, policies, rules, and procedures. Provide guidance with informal and formal complaints and appeals. May be responsible for employer responses regarding EEOC charges. Counsel with and facilitate communication between employees and/or supervisors to address, and where possible, resolve workplace problems. Work with the Title IX Coordinator on sexual discrimination and/or harassment complaints.
4. Administer the health, dental, vision, life, short and long term disabilities and retirement plans, as well as leaves of absence, unemployment claims, and worker's compensation. Oversee the relationships with benefit providers; oversee Group Health and Retirement Plan committee meetings.
5. Oversee and participate in the timely and accurate entry and maintenance of personnel and position related information and data into the Paychex system and other applicable databases and systems. Continued improvements and evolving in HRS.
6. Oversee the workflow of college employees and benefit change transactions; provide appropriate support and timely follow-up on all referenced questions or situations.
7. Ensure implementation and maintenance of the compensation program. Oversee the position description development, classification reviews, salary studies, and the annual salary increases. Participate in salary surveys. Works effectively with payroll services to ensure employees are paid in a timely and correct manner.
8. Oversee the performance evaluation process. Provide guidance to departments and managers on performance management, professional development, and organizational design.
9. Oversee talent management (recruitment and hiring) and employee life cycle process for optimal effectiveness and efficiency based on the College's mission, vision, values, and objectives. Collaborate with managers on job design, job descriptions and postings, interviewing and selection.
10. Schedule and monitor completion of required training by college employees.
11. Contribute to the overall success of the college by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
12. Supports the organizational goals and policies of Valley College.
13. Special projects as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

1. Emotional Intelligence
2. Detailed Oriented
3. Ethical
4. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
5. Confidentiality
6. Professional Communication
7. Organization

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but, continues to guide co-workers and management regarding employee related functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including but not limited to: laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position requires physical activity including but not limited to: sitting for long period of time (up to 4 hours), the ability to lift boxes/files up to 50lbs, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a step-stool as necessary. Must be able to type and perform daily functions on a keyboard.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time salary position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

TRAVEL

This position may be expected to occasionally travel from campus to campus, outside workshops and/or other necessary work-related events.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
2. At least 7 years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education.
3. Human Resources certification preferred.
4. Demonstrated ability working in a high-volume complex environment that requires confidentiality, a high level of collaboration, discretion, diplomacy and tact.
5. Must have strong emotional intelligence skills and utilize them effectively in communication.
6. Must have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability in problem solving and conflict resolution.
7. Strong knowledge of human resource policies, programs, and procedures, along with a comprehensive understanding of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
8. Strong analytical aptitude required, along with advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
9. Must have excellent verbal and written communications.