What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner position at Lackawanna College?
LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE
“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024!
Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock
Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.
If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups including women and minorities. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Include but not limited to):
- Assist the Vice President of HR in developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the College’s goals and Institutional Strategic Plan.
- Employee Relations: Coach, mentor and guide employees and managers on various HR related matters.
- Recruitment: Oversee recruitment process to include our applicant tracking system, interviews, offers, background checks and related compliance and metrics.
- Onboarding: Deliver a robust onboarding experience for new all hires based on best practices and current trends, continuously evaluating and improving the process based on participant feedback.
- Benefit Administration:
- Serve as liaison between the employees and the College’s broker for insurance issues. Assist the VP with evaluating insurance options annually and actively participate in the annual negotiation process.
- Coordinate the Open Enrollment process and oversee wellness initiatives to ensure compliance, maximum effectiveness and relevance.
- Leave Management: Oversee and ensure compliance with respect to leave management (FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation).
- HRIS Management: Implement HR technology solutions and processes to streamline HR functions and improve operational efficiency.
- Training & Development: Coordinate mandated and professional development training to staff.
- Performance Management: Assist managers with addressing performance issues and implementing corrective action and performance improvement plans as necessary.
- HR Metrics. Responsible for the development and monitoring of human resource metrics and the implementation of actions based on those metrics.
- Recommends and proposes new HR approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual and purposeful improvements in efficiency and data-driven decisions.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute innovative strategic plans.
- Strong leadership and people management skills. Interacts with employees in a positive and helpful manner.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally to support overall organizational objectives.
- Proactive and results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exercises sound judgment and exhibit strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of HR systems and tools; experience with ADP a plus.
- Knowledge of all state and federal regulations that pertain to the College.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and electronically.
- Ability to listen and deal fairly in all HR related matters.
- Ability to motivate and counsel employees.
- Ability to maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required.
- PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of three (3) years prior Human Resources experience required.
- Prior experience in higher education preferred
- Experience in making data-driven strategic decisions preferred.
Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, February 17, 2025 No phone calls, please.
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.
Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.
