Deputy to the Vice President of Human Resources

Reporting to the VP, the Deputy to the Vice President (DVP) is the division's chief administrative officer and advisor to the vice president regarding the management, oversight, and direction of the unit's operations. They are an accomplished leader in developing and executing strategic and operational HR goals and are responsible for the administrative operations of the FIT HR unit. They are committed to high-quality, efficient, and effective customer-focused human resources services and support.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• HR Strategy, Administration & Compliance
  • Works closely with the VP and HR Leadership Team (HRLT) to develop the HR Strategic Plan, including innovative HR programs, procedures, and employee services, organizational change strategies and/or organizational redesign in support of the FIT Strategic Plan.
  • Assists the VP and collaborates with HR and college administrators on complex, sensitive, and confidential workplace issues - including work performance issues, complaints, fitness-for-duty, employee conduct, disciplinary issues, and legal compliance (e.g. employment, ADA, FMLA).
  • Leads the expansion of The Center for Professional Development @ FIT for training and development needs for staff and administrators. Chairs Staff Development Committee.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains a Strategic HR Communications Plan. Coordinates unit and executive communications, including those requiring a high degree of sensitivity; responds to public inquiries and requests from within the college community.
  • Provides senior-level support to the Vice President including management of the HR unit by establishing timelines, monitoring progress, and ensuring that the office is meeting internal and external goals, objectives, reporting requirements, and deadlines.
  • Responsible for overall scheduling, planning, and executing HR-related events (HR Open Houses, Training and Development, retreats, etc.) in coordination with the FIT Events Management and HR team members.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships to ensure collaborative problem-solving, goal achievement, and professional representation of the office of the VP; represents the VP on departmental and college-wide committees and in meetings, as needed.
  • In coordination with the VP, develops HR budget and is the liaison to the Budget Analyst and staff who perform accounts payable transactions.
    
• HR Operations & Continuous Process Improvement
  • Facilitates formal process review, development, and execution of continuous process improvement solutions for the HR team.
  • Manages existing Smartsheet forms and workflows for current HR processes (HR Solution Center, non-bargaining performance evaluation, travel requests, HR PTO, etc.) and oversees calendar of reports, communications, deadlines, and key dates for the effective and efficient operation of the HR unit.
  • Creates complex and accurate management reports in order to analyze data to track trends and identify areas for improvement and/or training. Partners with HRIS Administrator to maintain and communicate data via HR Dashboard.
  • Supervises HR front desk operation personnel responsible for customer service to the college community as well as supporting the HR team with procurement of supplies, technology support requests, facility work orders, room reservations, and other duties as assigned.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in human resource management, organizational development, business, communications, public administration, labor or industrial relations, or related field.
• 8 years of increasing HR Business Partner/Generalist experience managing a range of HR disciplines. Preferred areas of interest include but are not limited to HR operations and planning, training & development, compliance, and talent.
• Minimum of 18 months in an administrative capacity (reporting to a senior HR manager).
• Experience working with an HRIS and other tools for process efficiency, improvement, and positive user experiences via Smartsheet or other project management software.
• 3 years of experience leading people focused on developing a motivated, collaborative, and inclusive team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Effectively communicate in writing and verbally to others.
• Handle stressful and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Intermediate) products; specifically, Word and Excel as and web-based software solutions (Smartsheet and other productivity tools (Expert)).
• Ability to perform research and data collection (Intermediate), evaluate information, and construct clear summaries and reports that communicate findings.
• Planning and Organizing (Advanced)

Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

Salary

Salary: $144,049 per year

Work Schedule

Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Benefits

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition Exemption Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
• 4-day Summer Workweek
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

Pay Equity by State Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be primarily in an office space. The physical requirement for this position will require frequent sitting, occasional standing, occasional walking, occasional bending and occasionally lifting up to 10 lbs.