Senior Director - Human Resources

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance/CFO in overall management of the district’s human resources function. Supports the strategic planning and implementation of human resources programs to include professional and auxiliary staffing, wage and salary administration, leave administration, performance appraisal administration, employee relations, and benefits. Recommend and implement legally sound and effective human resources management programs, policies, and practices.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Create and execute plan for human resources in alignment with College District core values as adopted by the Board and the College District’s strategic plan. Identify current and future needs of the College District and align processes and procedures, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, professional and leadership development, training, evaluation, and retention strategies.
2. Determine the HR training needs throughout the College District and develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. Implement both ongoing and special interest training programs.
3. Direct the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of operations of the human resources department, including establishing department goals and objectives.
4. Direct and monitor employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, where needed.
5. Train, supervise, and evaluate HR staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
6. Work with College District leadership to forecast needs and develop plans for faculty and staff. Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies and a screening and selection process for all employees.
7. Work with Academic leadership to ensure that all faculty are highly qualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments.
8. Provide a system for new employees to acquire appropriate information, support, and training necessary for success on the job.
9. Oversee all aspects of employment contract administration.
10. Direct the administration of the College District’s compensation program, including job descriptions, salary surveys, and position reclassifications.
11. Develop, implement, administer, and monitor procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires.
12. Oversee the management of the College District’s leave, health insurance, optional employee benefits, workers’ compensation, and unemployment compensation benefit programs, including overseeing relationship with insurance vendors and third-party administrators.
13. Take a proactive role in identifying and responding to complex, highly sensitive issues. Consult, influence, and partner with all levels of management regarding critical and complex employee relations decisions in the areas of performance management, harassment, business conduct, terminations, restructuring, policies, guidelines, and best practices. Work collaboratively with College District leadership to ensure preemptive and effective employee communications.
14. Administer the employee grievance procedure. Direct the investigation, analysis, and decision-making process regarding personnel problems and/or other related policy issues.
15. Interpret policies and procedures and ensure support of directors, officers, employees, and other government agencies on employment, recordkeeping, retirement, grievance, and other personnel matters and procedures.
16. Conduct annual research regarding employee satisfaction, morale, and communications. Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews. Implement and oversee effective employee recognition programs.
17. Ensure that the employee handbook and personnel directory are created, updated annually, and distributed. Implement procedures to ensure that employees are informed of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them.
18. Provided input in the development and administration of the human resources budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
19. Oversee personnel records management and ensure compliance with the state records management program. May serve as designated records management officer.
20. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
21. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on HR and management issues to the Board and College District leadership. Attend regular meetings of the Board.
22. Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and development in educational and non-educational settings, and adjust plans, policies, and procedures accordingly.
23. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the College District.
24. Build positive relationships across the organization to bring the employee perspective to relevant strategic human capital initiatives, promote employee satisfaction, and ensure a positive working environment.
25. Supports the mission and goals of the Chancellor and the College District.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Three years of experience in higher education, human resources, or a related field.

Minimum Competencies

1. Proven leadership, supervisory and managerial abilities in previous positions and an understanding and commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Knowledge and experience in applying federal, state and local employment law and regulations governing Human Resources.
4. Knowledge of benefit programs.
5. Advanced knowledge and experience in employee relations.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
7. Knowledge of work processing and spreadsheet programs and ability to perform interactive computer sessions.
8. Skilled in resolving conflicts, negotiating resolutions and mediating disputes.
9. Ability to make timely decisions appropriate to the situation, circumstances and facts at hand and to meet deadlines for assigned reports and projects.
10. Ability to create a team–oriented climate and build/mend relationships with compassion and sensitivity while demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude.
11. Ability to interact effectively as a leader or as a member of a team and work collaboratively with others to present information to faculty, academic and campus leaders or public groups while encouraging and fostering a collegial work environment.
12. Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office and Windows software, integrated software systems and related instructional technology.
13. Ability to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosures.
14. Ability to travel on a regular basis to all Blinn campuses (Brenham, Bryan, RELLIS, Schulenburg, Sealy, and Waller).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree
2. Juris Doctorate Degree
3. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional

Preferred Competencies

1. Ability to translate workforce data into actionable insights to guide strategic decisions.
2. Ability to analyze benefits, pay, and incentives and identify high-potential employees to make evidence-based decisions to address current and plan for future needs of the College.
3. Advanced knowledge of the principles, techniques, procedures, and terminology involved in the recruitment, selection, processing, orientation, and compensation of employees.
4. Skilled in conducting thorough and impartial workplace investigations.
5. Ability to analyze policy, regulations, and statutes to serve as a key advisor on risk mitigation and policy adherence.