JOB SUMMARY:

Director of Human Resources is responsible for oversight and implementation of leading-edge human resources services for approximately 200 full and part-time faculty and staff. Functional responsibilities include but are not limited to personnel policies and procedures, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HRIS, performance management, training and development, unemployment, worker's compensation, and regulatory compliance and reporting. The Director will establish and implement Human Resources efforts that effectively communicate and support the vision, mission and priorities of the College.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee functions and ensure proper compliance and reporting for all state and federal laws in areas such as employment, labor relations, ADA, sexual harassment, discrimination, and EEO. Monitors ever-changing and expanding governmental regulatory environment for compliance with the above.
• Provide administration, oversight and coordination for a comprehensive suite of benefits including but not limited to health, dental, life, disability, retirement, flexible spending and tuition remission/reimbursement program.

• Coordinate the handling of disciplinary matters. Counsel managers, supervisors, and employees on policies, practices, discipline, and performance evaluation matters.
• Investigates grievances or complaints and prepares written reports/responses.
• Work collaboratively with management, providing objective counsel and recommendations pertaining to HR related matters. Manages employee relations matters including fact finding and resolution process, as appropriate.
• Manage the revision and updating of content related to the employee handbook.
• Develop policies, practices, procedures and guidelines as needed.
• Provide leadership and counsel in creating short-term and long-term staffing strategies that are in alignment with the college’s needs, budget and mission.
• Responsible for the recruitment function including job posting and on boarding of new hires, working collaboratively with senior and mid-level managers.
• Ensure a positive productive onboarding process for all new hires.

• Primary point of contact and vendor relationship manager for benefits providers.
• Maintain an understanding of current ideas, trends, and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility through continued study and participation in professional organizations and make recommendations for new programs and offerings.
• Oversee and process all claims related to unemployment and remittance, as necessary.
• Manage the employment verification process pertaining to various requests including but not limited to previous employment, lender and other associated inquiries.
• Partner and facilitate various professional development and community training initiatives in support of departmental requests for training programs.
• Plan and facilitate employee appreciation related events including but not limited to the Annual Wellness Fair, Employee Appreciation Day and other events, as necessary.
• Accurately report all of the College employee benefits, in compliance with the provisions of tax laws, federal/state regulations and College policy.

• Assist employees with enrolling and/or updating retirement plan contributions.
• Make payments, submissions, update and maintain the files for various retirement plans.
• Administers workers compensation programs, collects information for first report of injury and files claims with insurance company.
• Effectively manage, mentor and coach direct reports in the Human Resources department to achieve objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent organizational and follow up skills, including ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• A customer service focused attitude and a positive and flexible demeanor
• Candidates should work efficiently, adapt easily, and be able to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional computer skills
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Bachelor’s degree and SHRM certification required

PHYSICAL JOB COMPONENTS

• Able to use office and telecommunication equipment
• Light to moderate lifting of files, supplies and office materials