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CSCU Regional HR Manager

Employer
Connecticut State Colleges & Universities
Location
New Britain, CT

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Details:

Posted: August 13, 2021
Level: Management / Confidential (Mgr2) 
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Job Posting #: CSCC 21-22
PC# TBD
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 or until filled

Location:

Capital East region covering Capital, Manchester, Middlesex, Three Rivers, and Quinebaug Valley Community College

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates.

CT State Community College Vision:

CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

Summer 2021

Position Summary:

The Regional HR Manager – One-College HR Support, under the leadership of the CSCU Director of HR Strategy is accountable for managing and implementing a comprehensive Human Resources program that aligns people and strategy with CSCU business goals and objectives within an assigned regional service area.  This position leads a team of Human Resources Generalists in a highly matrixed (shared services) organization promoting employee engagement, inclusion and diversity initiatives, talent management, workforce planning, labor relations, organizational design, and strategic leadership while using data analytics to drive HR interventions and improvements.  This position will collaborate with other parts of the Human Resources organization to ensure processes and programs are aligned with CSCU One-College goals and designed to deliver seamless (and efficient) service.

Supervision Exercised:

The Regional HR Manager – One-College HR Support will report to the CSCU Director of HR Strategy.  This position directly supervises a team of HR Generalists within an assigned region. The position is required to have extensive collegial and collaborative relationships with professional Human Resources staff assigned to various Centers of Excellence, including Talent and Recruitment, Labor Relations, Affirmative Action, and Compensation/Benefits/HR Administration as well as with administrators, faculty and staff within the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Public Administration or related field and at least Five (5) years’ experience in the principles, practices and techniques of Human Resources.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

  • Considerable knowledge of human resources management, relevant state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Experience guiding the implementation of people management strategies in the areas of organizational development, workforce planning, employee engagement and labor relations.
  • Experience partnering with Senior/Executive Leadership to align Human Resources with business objectives.
  • Understanding of change management principles, tools and methodologies
  • Experience working in a highly unionized environment
  • Experience using an HRMS system such as Core-CT
  • Ability to utilize technology to develop presentations
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to influence and build credibility by effectively engaging business leaders, colleagues and customers.
  • Strong decision making and problem solving ability, including ability to collect and analyze information

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Recognized Human Resources industry certification such as CIPD, SPHR, and PHR (preferred);.
  • Experience in higher education (preferred)
Example of Job Duties:
  • Partners with and is accountable for successful relationships with CSCU regional leadership to ensure delivery of human resources services that are in line with organizational goals and strategies;
  • Advises CSCU regional leadership teams on human resources policies, procedures and mission driven strategies.
  • Manages human capital by analyzing data and planning for emerging human resources needs; ensuring proper organizational structure and use of job classes
  • Partners with and is accountable for successful relationships with Talent and Recruitment, Affirmative Action, Labor Relations and Compensation/Benefits/HR Admin, COE’s to ensure seamless service for customers;
  • Directs implementation of employee engagement programs that support the CSCU culture and promote retention of talent, and improved organizational performance;
  • Directs implementation of inclusion and diversity initiatives that are responsive to organizational culture, and in line with transforming demographics; 
  • Directs implementation of a talent management program to cultivate and develop future leaders to position the organization for sustained leadership effectiveness;
  • Develops an onboarding program to ensure seamless transition for new employees and includes completion of state mandated training programs.
  • Supervises, guides and coaches team members to optimal performance;
  • Provides leadership to HR Generalists for day-to-day activities, and annual contractual processes including promotion, sabbatical and professional development. 
  • Oversees the administration of the performance management system,
  • Serves as the hearing officer for the first step  of the grievance process and represents management in the second step
  • Provides guidance to campuses concerning employee performance and attendance problems; engaging Labor Relations COE when appropriate.
  • Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
  • May serve as a project team leader on complex human resources projects involving the development and implementation of new systems, training initiatives, job classification studies and other projects with statewide impact;
  • May assist, coordinate, implement, oversee, and/or provide training and/or staff development programs;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Starting Salary:

$85,478 to $106,848 (midpoint) approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. Please submit name, title and contact information for 3 references.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Manager of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion Ndagostino@commnet.edu

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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