What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Human Resources position at Concord University?
Concord University, located in Athens, WV invites applications for the position of Director of Human Resources. Founded in 1872 Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused institution located in rural southern West Virginia with an enrollment around 1800 students and 300 employees.
The Director of Human Resources will provide leadership and direction of the University’s Human Resources functions, ensuring alignment with university strategic and operating plans and in support of Concord University’s mission and vision.
The Director of Human Resources is a leadership position that facilitates an organizational culture that promotes employee engagement and maximizes employee potential.
The Director of Human Resources will provide leadership and direction of the University’s Human Resources functions, ensuring alignment with university strategic and operating plans and in support of Concord University’s mission and vision.
The Director of Human Resources is a leadership position that facilitates an organizational culture that promotes employee engagement and maximizes employee potential.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duty/Responsibility
Key Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Leadership and Strategy
- Maintain effective HR strategy that supports achieving the University’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Key advisor to management team on employment, talent, and employee relations
- Lead development of HR policy, procedures, and guidance documents
- Talent Planning and Acquisition
- Oversee execution of talent planning and acquisition including maintaining current search guidance and training, talent assessment, and succession.
- HR Compliance and Risk
- Oversee University safety, health, and wellness
- Federal and State compliance with wage and hour, ADA, Affirmative Action, etc.
- Compensation and Benefits
- Maintain current and administer faculty, staff, and executive compensation plans
- Performance and Development
- Monitor staff evaluation processes to enhance performance, effectiveness, and career development
- Employee Relations and Engagement
- Provide guidance to managers and staff with regard to conflict management and resolution
- Coordinate formal resolution processes internally and with Higher Education Policy Commission counsel
- Continue to build culture of engagement
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
% of Time
100
Education/Knowledge
Minimum Education
Master's
Required Licenses/Certification
- A Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field is preferred.
- A combination of a Bachelor’s Degree and senior level HR experience and training, which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be substituted.
- Preference is given to applicants who hold a PHR or SPHR certification.
Required Skills
- Must have a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and establish good working relationships with college administration, employees, and the general public.
- Must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Strategic thinking and ability to align HR functions with overall business goals
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Exceptional public relations skills and ability to maintain a professional posture at all times
- Prior experience leading a team of HR professionals in various HR functional areas
- Proficiency in the use of PC and Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
Required Experience
Type of experience Needed
Working experience in a Human Resources field with preference given to applicants with managerial level HR experience and HR certification
Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years)
More than 8 years
Type of experience Needed
Experience with West Virginia education or state human resources systems.
Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years)
More than 2 years
Posting Detail Information
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Additional Information
Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused institution located in rural southern West Virginia.
Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.
If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.
Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:
- Work week of 37.5 hrs.
- Holidays – Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually
- Annual and Sick Leave –Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
- Health Insurance – Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
- Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.
- Retirement Plans – TIAA’s automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee’s total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee’s TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution
- Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
- Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
- Annual Increment Pay
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/3178
