Director of Human Resources - Washington & Jefferson College

Summary

Serves as an integral part of the senior leadership team, providing guidance to administrators, Deans, directors, faculty, department heads, supervisors, and other staff on all aspects of human resource management. Reports direct to the Vice President of Business and Finance/CFO of the College aligning strategic leadership initiatives. Assists with developing and sustaining a commitment to the College's vision, mission and core values helping to recognize and identify individuals' full potential by providing tools for success and professional growth. Supports management by providing management direction, advice and counsel. Consults with legal counsel as appropriate on employment and labor relations matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads college's compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal requirements including Immigration requirements. Maintains knowledge of industry trends and current employment legislation.
• Provides recommendations to senior staff for improvement of the college's policies, procedures and practices on operational and employment related matters
• Interacts on strategic matters with the president, vice presidents, and all levels of the institution.
• Directs and coordinates all aspects the employee lifecycle from open requisitions, job descriptions, hiring, on-boarding, retention, to termination and retirement processes
• Assists, advises and consults with senior administration, faculty, management and staff on all areas of human resources including policy interpretation, disciplinary process, employee investigations, employee on-boarding and off-boarding
• Develops, administers and maintains employee benefit programs including executive retirement plans
• Reports compensation, benefits and other benchmarking data for internal equity and compliance purposes
• Manages and trains managers on performance evaluation program
• Annually reviews and makes recommendations to senior staff for improvement of the college's policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters.
• Interacts on strategic matters with the president and vice presidents, and to interact with employees at all levels of the institution.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures organization's compliance.
• Manage the grievance process with unions.
• Provide support for negotiations and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintains responsibility for organization compliance with federal, state and local legislation pertaining to all personnel matters.
• Communicate with employees about compensation, benefits and other facets of their employment.
• Manage the staff performance evaluation program.
• Consults with legal counsel as appropriate on personnel matters.
• Supervises, coaches and develops Human Resources staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• An advanced degree and professional certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the human resource field.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Knowledge of union / labor contracts.
• Must have a high degree of Integrity and Confidentiality
• Must have strong verbal and written skills
• Must be able to navigate relationships with a high level of trust

Supervisory Duties

This position has supervisory duties.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Application Instructions

Apply for this job at https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

Celebrating Diversity

Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.