<p>JOB SUMMARY:</p> <p>The Director of Human Resources is responsible for oversight and implementation of leading-edge human resources services for approximately 200 full and part-time faculty and staff. Functional responsibilities include but are not limited to personnel policies and procedures, employee relations, compensation and benefits, HRIS, performance management, training and development, unemployment, worker's compensation, and regulatory compliance and reporting. The Director will establish and implement Human Resources efforts that effectively communicate and support the vision, mission and priorities of the College.</p> <p>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Oversees functions and ensure proper compliance and reporting for all state and federal laws in areas such as employment, labor relations, ADA, sexual harassment, discrimination, and EEO. Monitors ever-changing and expanding governmental regulatory environment for compliance with the above. </li><li>Administers and coordinates a comprehensive suite of benefits including but not limited to health, dental, life, disability, retirement, flexible spending and tuition remission/reimbursement program. </li><li>Coordinates the handling of disciplinary matters. Counsels managers, supervisors, and employees on policies, practices, discipline, and performance evaluation matters. </li><li>Investigates grievances or complaints and prepares written reports/responses. </li><li>Works collaboratively with management, providing objective counsel and recommendations pertaining to HR related matters. Manages employee relations matters including fact finding and resolution process, as appropriate. </li><li>Manages the revision and updating of content related to the employee handbook. </li><li>Develops policies, practices, procedures and guidelines as needed, in accordance with college processes and procedures. </li><li>Provides leadership and counsel in creating short-term and long-term staffing strategies that are in alignment with the college's needs, budget and mission. </li><li>Responsible for the recruitment function including job posting and on boarding of new hires, working collaboratively with senior and mid-level managers. </li><li>Ensures a positive productive onboarding process for all new hires. </li><li>Primary point of contact and vendor relationship manager for benefits providers. </li><li>Maintains an understanding of current ideas, trends, and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility through continued study and participation in professional organizations and make recommendations for new programs and offerings. </li><li>Oversees and processes all claims related to unemployment and remittance, as necessary. </li><li>Manages the employment verification process pertaining to various requests including but not limited to previous employment, lender and other associated inquiries. </li><li>Partners and facilitates various professional development and community training initiatives in support of departmental requests for training programs. </li><li>Plans and facilitates employee appreciation related events including but not limited to the Annual Wellness Fair, Employee Appreciation Day and other events, as necessary. </li><li>Accurately reports all of the College employee benefits, in compliance with the provisions of tax laws, federal/state regulations and College policy. </li><li>Assists employees with enrolling and/or updating retirement plan contributions. </li><li>Makes payments, submissions, update and maintain the files for various retirement plans. </li><li>Administers workers compensation programs, collects information for first report of injury and files claims with insurance company. </li><li>Effectively manages, mentors and coaches direct reports in the Human Resources department to achieve objectives. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul>