Director, Human Resources

SCA00464

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, the Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership in the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and programs with an emphasis in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, and employee relations. This position supports the AVP in efforts to ensure that HR policies, processes and procedures are in compliance with the College’s collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws and regulations. The Director demonstrates a broad range of HR expertise to support cross-functional collaboration and maximize service delivery to internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide oversight of the talent acquisition and performance management functions for faculty and staff to ensure efficient operations and attainment of strategic goals and objectives.

• Assist the AVP in the development and implementation of HR strategic goals, objectives and metrics.

• Provide leadership, training, direction and guidance to assigned staff.

• Monitor human resources policies, procedures and programs to ensure alignment with College’s mission and strategic goals.

• Provide advice and direction to supervisors with regard to performance management, grievances, disciplinary actions, and other employee relations matters.

• Manage and provide oversight for faculty human resources functions, including annual contract renewals, sabbaticals, salary calculations, promotions, etc.

• Assist managers in the resolution of employee relations issues and conduct internal investigations.

• Assist managers in the development of job descriptions and classification of staff positions; maintaining an up-to-date electronic bank of job descriptions for administrative and classified/confidential positions.

• Manage processes and systems related to performance/talent management, including probationary reviews and annual administrative and classified/confidential performance evaluations.

• Develop and implement the department’s talent acquisition strategy and annual Talent Acquisition Plan to ensure well-qualified and diverse applicant pools.

• Perform research on best practices and current trends within assigned functional areas; making recommendations and enhancements to assigned areas based on best practices.

• Gather and compile data to drive results and make data-driven decisions.

• Stay abreast of trends, laws and regulations and technologies related to assigned areas.

• Serve on cross-functional teams, as directed.

• Provide recommendations and assist in the development and implementation of human resource policies, procedures, and programs.

• Assist the Associate Vice President, Human Resources with special projects.

• Advise departments regarding HR policies/procedures and proper interpretation of the CBA and related processes.

• Deliver quality customer services to both internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful and courteous manner.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• A minimum of six (6) years of related HR experience required.

• A minimum of three (3) years of HR leadership experience required.

• Strong leadership, customer-orientation, and collaboration skills required.

• Experience using a talent acquisition system, such as PeopleAdmin, required.

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple and changing priorities required.

• Knowledgeable of best practices within the human resources field required.

• Knowledgeable of applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations required.

• Strong problem resolution and communication skills required.

• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality required.

• Demonstrated proficiency using an enterprise-wide system, such as Ellucian Banner, required.

• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Word and Excel required.

• Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds required.

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, organizational development, business or related field preferred. Any and all degrees must be from a recognized institutional accreditor.

• Previous HR experience in a unionized environment preferred.

• Previous HR experience in higher education preferred.

Interested persons should complete an online application

Cover letter of interest and resume REQUIRED

*Names and contact information of 3 professional references OPTIONAL

Review of applications will commence on August 16, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Equal Access Employer. The College encourages applications from individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups.

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Salary is commensurate with relevant experiences

07/26/2021

Administrator

Full-Time