What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Director position at Bay Mills Community College?
Job Summary:
The Human Resources Director is responsible for the development and management of personnel policies and practices, including recruitment and employment, classification and compensation, benefit administration, and performance management, as well as employee training and professional development programs. The Human Resources Director will perform day-to-day administrative and record-keeping tasks. The Human Resources Director will meet academic and professional qualifications, demonstrate dedication to academic excellence and student-centered education and will support the mission and objectives of Bay Mills Community College. This position is not typically eligible for regular remote work under policy 300.212.
First consideration for this position will be given to employees of the Bay Mills Community College.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Works with supervisors to effectively and lawfully recruit, screen, and select qualified candidates for authorized positions.
2. Responsible for the management of the employee onboarding and orientation program.
3. Works with the Human Resources staff and Administration to identify, develop, and administer an effective training program to assist faculty and staff in meeting their teaching, research, and operational needs.
4. Responsible for regular job reviews to include the development and maintenance of accurate and legally appropriate job descriptions for new and revised positions, including FLSA classifications.
5. Responsible for the administration of the Human Resources Information Management System.
6. Responsible for the maintenance of electronic and physical human resources records and documents for storage, retrieval, and reporting requirements.
7. Responsible for the maintenance of employee human resources files and ensures all required documents are collected, stored, and in accordance with current and applicable regulations and BMCC policy.
8. Works closely with the President’s office to create and maintain employee recognition programs, such as Colleague of the Month, length of service, birthdays, and anniversaries.
9. Oversee risk management and safety programs of the college to ensure students, employees, and guests have a safe environment for learning and work.
10. Regularly reviews personnel policies and makes recommendations for revisions, as needed; assists supervisors in maintaining consistent interpretation and administration of personnel policies; trains employees on employment related policies and college operational procedures.
11. Responsible for the administration of the college’s benefit plans. Responsible for enrollment, deletion, and information updates for all eligible employees. Provides information regarding benefit plans to college employees (either individually or in groups), assists college employees with completion of benefit enrollment and/or claim forms, and contacts insurance representatives as needed. Verifies accuracy and authorizes monthly insurance billings.
12. Advises and assists supervisory staff with performance management.
13. Develops and maintains a system to collect, classify, analyze, and disseminate employment information as needed by the college, or for external reporting needs; prepares and processes reports and surveys.
14. Promotes a work culture that demonstrates the delivery of exemplary customer service, innovation, and quality services to employees and the community.
15. Stays abreast of developments and changes in laws in the compensation, benefits, leaves, and retirement fields, as well as Human Resources field in general, such as the Affordable Care Act and the need to track data for compliance and tax reporting.
16. Collaborate with BMCC’s Title IX administrator to assist with Title IX compliance, training, communication, and reporting tasks.
17. Develops and maintains the BMCC Human Resources web page.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of principles, policies and practices of personnel administration, as it relates to recruitment/selection, position classification, wage and salary administration, employee relations, supervision, training, and organizational development.
2. Knowledge of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and other employment related federal, state and tribal laws and regulations.
3. Knowledge of computer-based systems for human resources administration, such as BambooHR, AccuFund or Microsoft SharePoint, analysis and research methods, and human resources functions and processes.
4. Superior skill in written and oral communication, including public speaking, and the ability to think critically and solve problems.
5. Ability for high attention to detail as this position will engage in day-to-day HR administrative tasks in addition to executive functions.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage projects, put systems in place, and evaluate their effectiveness.
7. Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and explain laws, rules and regulations, and to develop and implement personnel policies and procedures.
8. Knowledge or experience in developing, coordinating & facilitating training to groups of individuals regarding safety, loss prevention, and risk management.
9. Demonstrated understanding of and a commitment to the tribal college mission and purpose teaching and learning, high academic standards, and student success.
Education and Experience:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or closely related field will be required; will accept a candidate who is within one year of completion. In addition, candidate will be required to secure a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Administration.
2. THRP I & II certification required, or willing to obtain within first year of employment.
3. Up to five years of increasingly responsible experience in Human Resources administration that demonstrates competencies sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position desired.
4. Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated and successful experience performing day-to-day Human Resources administrative duties related to onboarding and offboarding, payroll administration, benefit enrollment, and record keeping.
5. Proven ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with all staff, faculty, administration, and students; college and departmental committee experience preferred.
6. Knowledge or experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
7. Knowledge or experience in working with Native Americans, in an educational setting preferred.
Physical Requirements:
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit with occasional walking and standing.
2. Occasionally the employee must bend, reach above shoulder level, kneel, and push/pull.
3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
4. The employee must use hands for repetitive action such as simple and/or firm grasping.
5. Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
To Apply:
Interested internal candidates should submit the following documents by Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.:
- Letter of interest that addresses how the applicant meets the posted requirements.
- Current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Unofficial transcripts for all earned degrees (official transcripts required at time of offer).
- Proof of tribal enrollment, if claiming preference.
- References: Provide a list of contact information and nature of professional relationship of at least three professional references. Alternatively, candidates may upload letter(s) of reference from those contacts.
In accordance with the Clery Act, Bay Mills Community College’s Annual Security Report is available at the Receptionist's desk in the Administration Building or the Accounting Department upon request. This document provides critical safety information, such as emergency response and preparedness, crime prevention, crime reporting, and timely warnings. This report also includes crime statistics.
It is the policy of BMCC to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. However, BMCC Indian Preference in accordance with the spirit of the Indian Preference Act, PL 88-352-Sec. 707 (1) July 2, 1972, may grant first consideration for employment to Indians.
