"Executive Director - Human Resource and Employee Development - 78584"

Job Summary

The Executive Director for Human Resources and Employee Development is responsible for supervision and hands-on administration of human resource operations. The Executive Director is responsible for implementing and executing plans and actions developed by senior leadership for these areas: full cycle recruiting/hiring, onboarding, professional development, performance management, HR policy/procedure, employee engagement, compliance and compensation/benefits. Also, assists Administration with administering provisions of faculty MOU's and other contracts and processes.

Duties/Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Maintenance of compensation plan including: staff job descriptions, market competitiveness, and compensation matrix.
• Develop ideas and implement decisions for comprehensive employee benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective.

Employee Relations

• Provides consultation and advice to Administrators, Managers, and Supervisors regarding employee discipline, grievances and performance issues, ensuring legal compliance and consistent practices.
• Manages the Performance Appraisal process and ensures performance appraisals are completed for each full time staff member.
• Provides first-line problem resolution for the HR staff.

Recruiting & Hiring

• Provides overall leadership of Human Resources Department functions by overseeing talent acquisition, onboarding, career development, succession planning and retention. Seeks guidance from Cabinet in decisions related to hiring.
• Serves on search committees as needed.

Professional Development and Employee Engagement

• Provides leadership for employee training/development, employee engagement and leadership development.

Compliance

• Conducts workplace investigations, as requested, to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable laws.
• Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, and human resources. College specific knowledge related to Title IX, HLC, Faculty administration and other key business-related aspects of college administration.
• Responsible for compliance with Title IX, FLSA, FMLA, ADA and other laws pertaining to employees.

HRIS

• Oversees the Human Capital Management module of the Anthology systems.
• Oversees the confidentiality of human resource information system and provides department performance metrics.
• Coordinates the processes between payroll and HR to ensure accurate and timely data flow to ensure accurate pay to all employees.

Operational Excellence

• Recommends to Cabinet HR department workflows and procedures to achieve operational excellence in terms of accuracy and timely completion of department services and assigned tasks.
• In collaboration with Cabinet, provides timely communication to employees of personnel matters impacting their employment, such as changes in policies, workflows, laws and benefits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent project management skills, ensuring timely and effective processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred. A minimum of five years of HR experience, or equivalent, related field.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Executive Director of Employee Engagement, Development, & Compliance, HR Generalists, Total Rewards Manager and HRIS Analyst
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains HR staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Assists with discipline and termination of employees in accordance with College policy and practices.