What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director - Human Resources position at Enterprise State Community College?
Position Summary
The Executive Director of Human Resources is responsible for the development and implementation of the College’s strategic human resources priorities. The Executive Director is responsible for recommending, enforcing, and ensuring compliance of human resources policies, procedures, and best practices, and identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals. In this role, the Executive Director of Human Resources is responsible for intake and assessment of complaints and conducting independent and unbiased investigations of complaints of discrimination, harassment, misconduct and retaliation and other related federal and state discrimination laws and guidance documents in accordance with the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees’ polices for employees.
The Executive Director of Human Resources provides awareness education and training to faculty and staff on issues of prohibited discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in accordance with College policy. The Executive Director participates in campus initiatives aimed at cultivating and sustaining an inclusive environment; make recommendations for greater effectiveness of inclusion goals and objectives; and administer, collate and analyze data from evaluation surveys, and other feedback mechanisms. The Executive Director continually makes improvements and develops cultural awareness education programs and materials, based on general data trends.
The Executive Director leads all aspects of a comprehensive human resources operation including, but not limited to: employee and labor relations, talent recruitment and retention, benefits administration and counseling, compensation, evaluation system, employee training and development, personnel and HR policies, federal and state regulatory compliance, the human resources information systems and processes and data and records management.
Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule C1.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:
Coordinates all aspects of the College’s Human Resources division, to include employment; employee relations, corrective counseling, and conflict resolution; the employee evaluation program; training, professional development, and succession planning.- Develops and implements policies and procedures necessary to ensure the College is in compliance with all state/federal laws and regulations.Ensures compliance with all EEO and other local, state, and federal laws regarding all aspects of employment, hiring, training, benefits, and compensation.
- Cooperates with and supports the College President to enhance and promote the continued development and effectiveness of the College as a diverse, comprehensive provider of post-secondary education and training.
- Promotes an organizational culture of professional excellence, student service, innovation, quality services and continued improvement within the Human Resources Office.
- Supervises all staff and functions within the Human Resources Office.
- Serves as the College’s Senior Personnel Officer (SPO).
- Oversees Title IX compliance and procedures related to employee-related issues.
- Collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer regarding the operations of the College’s compensation program.
- Evaluates and oversees the employee evaluation program.
- Collaborates with the President and the Chief Financial Officer on the review and development of an equitable salary structure and on appropriate salary placement for employees.
- Coordinates the recruitment and hiring process (e.g. advertising vacancies, preparation of files for applicant screening, conducting interviews, making recommendation for hire an offer of employment) for the purpose of maintaining a highly qualified staff. Develops and leads the implementation of policies and programs to attract, retain, and promote a diverse workforce; Ensures equitable and inclusive searches for faculty and staff, and recommends new initiatives, approaches, policies and procedures to faculty and staff retention, ensuring the onboarding and tenure of faculty is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive of all backgrounds and positionalities.
- Collaborates with the College community on the College’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. Coordinates and supports central efforts to improve inclusion, diversity, and equity services and programs related to talent acquisition for staff, strategic planning and change management, learning and development, policies and procedures, and staff engagement.
- Consults with legal counsel as appropriate, or as directed by the President, on personnel matters and serve as the College's official record keeper for legal services
- Conduct prompt, thorough and timely investigations of complaints filed by and against employees based on equal employment opportunity protected characteristics including but not limited to: race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation and/or any other protected characteristic under College and Board of Trustee policy. Investigation duties will include but are not limited to: developing an investigation plan, analyzing complaints to identify allegations, interviewing complainants, respondents, witnesses, and managers, etc., identifying and collecting relevant documentation, and appropriately documenting and summarizing interviews and other investigatory findings in accordance with relevant College’s policies, procedures and practices. Performs intake inquiries and assessments of complaints arising for appropriate response and/or referral to outside legal counsel as needed.
- Remains abreast of legal decisions, statutory changes, Board of Trustees policy changes, state and federal guidelines, and other developments, and advise the President of the same.
- Assists the ADA Specialist with the review and evaluation of requests for workplace accommodations or employment modification by employees. Collaborates with relevant offices regarding determination and implementation of approved accommodations.
- Attends meetings and trainings internal and external to the College that will increase knowledge in Human Resource and Management/Employee/Labor Relations.
- Maintains hard copies and electronic documents to include personnel files and recruitment and search files with required documentation for external audits, accreditation efforts and legal requests.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, job fairs and seminars for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out administrative responsibilities.
- Oversees the development of a new employee orientation and other required employee training for the College.
- Informs new employees of available benefits.
- Fosters and maintains positive working relationships with employees of the College and with external offices and organizations.
- Traverses between campuses on a regular basis to develop employee relationships.
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Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.-
Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
- Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
- Attends all staff meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
- Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
- Serves on and provide information to college committees as needed.
- Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
- Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
- Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.?- Five years of related experience.
- Three years of managerial or supervisory experience.
- Experience in budget, supervision, strategic planning, and data management.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others and work under pressure.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and ability to multitask.
Preferred Qualifications
PHR or SPHR Certification.- Two (2) or more years of higher education administrative leadership experience.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
A complete application packet consists of the following:
- A completed online application form.
- Current resume’ showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.
- Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts. Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for an open position. Applications that do not have the required attachments are considered incomplete and will be immediately rejected. In addition, only completed applications received during the period of this vacancy announcement will be considered.
All applicants are required to apply on-line for job opportunities. To apply on-line, go to http://www.coastalalabama.edu/employment/ and
