Description

This is a full-time, 12-month in-person position 

The Human Resources Director will plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of Stillman College’s mission and talent strategy.

This position reports to the Chief Operating and Transformation Officer. 

Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Human Resource functions
• Manages benefits plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Formulates and recommends Human Resources policies and procedures for the College.
• Ensures payroll and proper payroll deductions are processed through the College's payroll system.
• Works with department managers to implement recruitment strategies and interview processes. 
• Tracks the status of candidates and follows up as appropriate
• Manages new hire onboarding, including orientation, new hire paperwork, and initiating background checks.
• Processes all aspects of employee information from initial hire process to termination including data entry into benefits carrier systems to ensure accurate record keeping.
• Maintains all HR workflows/reports (such as but not limited to I-9 forms, EEO tracking, employee benefits program, workers' compensation claims, unemployment forms, COBRA administration, Wage and Hour, FLSA, etc.) by compiling, filing, and distributing appropriate electronic and physical paperwork.
• Conducts audits of benefits, personnel files, or other HR programs and recommends corrective action. 
• Develops and implements departmental budget.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
• Implements corrective actions as directed. 
• Conducts benefits testing as required, including but not limited to 403b and cafeteria plan nondiscrimination testing.
• Prepares the performance review process, including introductory reviews.
• Ensures all up-to-date legal postings are placed in a designated area within established timeframes.
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resource functions
• Supervises all aspects of monthly payroll processes including but not limited to reviewing work hours, overtime requirements, and updating benefits deductions.
• Supervises the posting of payroll journal entries in accounting software. 
• Supervises maintenance of the timekeeping system with accurate codes and pay/bill rates.
• Research and implement payroll tax requirements as needed.
• Ensures proper use and protection of information assets by complying with the College’s information privacy and security policies to protect assets from unauthorized access and by reporting any security events, potential events, or other security risks to the College. 
• Supervises preparing and issuing W-2 and all year-end federal and state tax reports. Ensure all tax tables are up to date for the beginning of the new tax year.
• Plans annual open enrollment sessions for employees 
• Organizing training and development sessions relative to enhancing employee attitude and the work environment 
• Performs other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION REQUIRED: 

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum two years of related human resource experience 
• Commitment to human resources best practices and regulations including knowledge of payroll law/regulations.
• Exercises sound judgment and exhibit strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Displays exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with particular attention to confidentiality
• Interacts with employees in a positive and helpful manner at all times.
•  Promotes College policies and procedures by leading by example
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team
• Ability to maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with a diverse team
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) 
• Must have excellent multi-tasking skills
• Must be a detailed-oriented individual
• Must have excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. 
• Must have exemplary communication skills (both oral and written) evidenced by a background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive briefings. 
• Ability to thrive in an environment that requires strategic thought and tactical execution.

Stillman College is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate unlawfully in employment matters based on race, religion, gender, color, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.