JOB GOAL:

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Provide HR support in the areas of recruitment and selection, coaching and development, continuous improvement, and performance management for The Hotel at Kirkwood Center.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.

Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.

Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner with departments to develop clear recruiting and selection strategies.Partner with Hotel management to ensure strategic HR goals, policies, and programs are aligned with business initiatives.Supervisor the administration department.Participate in the Manager on Duty Program for The Hotel.Coordinate interviews and participate in the interview process.Oversee the employee orientation/onboarding program. Provide coaching and counseling to leadership on HR policies and procedures, staffing and employment, training development, and employee relations.Oversee the performance evaluation process.Administer FMLA, Leave of Absenses, and Worker’s Compensation.Analyze data and make recommendations to management in an effort to streamline HR processes and procedures.Oversee the planning of employee events and programs.Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Be able and willing to represent the College in a positive and professional manner.Proficient knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Software, especially Excel. Work effectively and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions be positive and helpful under the pressure of deadlines.Excellent communication skills (written and oral). The ability to work with minimal supervision. Strong organization and multitasking skills.Ability to read and understand complex written and verbal instructions.Must be accurate and detail oriented.Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience preferred.

2 years of Human Resources experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Continuous Improvement/Lean experience preferred.

EEO AA/STATEMENT:

Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy, please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: 312-730-1560, Fax: 312-730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.