Director of Human Resources

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Human Resources will be responsible for leadership of the Human Resources Department, in alignment with the Mission, strategic initiatives of the University, and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The Director of Human Resources will support a culture of engagement, accountability, and diversity. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for providing and ensuring excellent HR customer service and driving implementation and continuous improvement of sound HR practices in the following areas: policy and procedure development and compliance, talent acquisition and management, compensation and benefits, employee training and organizational development, labor relations, performance management, and human resource information systems and data storage and management. The Director of Human Resources will sit on the President's Cabinet and collaborate with managers across the University. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership abilities, and exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Employment and Staffing

• Develop and implement strategies to effectively attract and hire employees consistent with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, (DEI) initiatives, and ensure position requirements in alignment with the University's culture.
• Lead and collaborate with the Talent Manager to:
  • implement employee branding and recruitment strategy.
  • maintain an effective job evaluation, job posting, interviewing, and hiring process.
• Work with leadership to develop and maintain a Talent Strategy, Staffing Plan, and Succession Plans.
• Ensure effective exit interviews.
• Ensure that the University's Affirmative Action Plan meets all applicable opportunity and affirmative action laws and regulations.

Compensation and Benefit Programs

• Develop and implement fair and effective systems for administering all employee compensation and benefits plans.
• Perform salary surveys on a periodic basis to maintain competitive salary levels and grades utilizing CUPA and 990 reports.
• Collaborate with the Benefits Manager and/or Specialist to:
  • provide innovative solutions to employee benefit needs;
  • research, negotiate, recommend and implement competitive, quality, and cost-effective benefit plans;
  • maintain relationships with carriers to offer a range of services and products;
  • evaluate benefit program options and recommend service providers in accordance with university policy and procedures on contracting and tendering for services;
  • regularly communicate the value of benefits to employees as part of total compensation.

Policy and Procedure Development

• Ensure HR policies and practices align with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Vincentian values. Develop and recommend human resources policies, practices, and procedures for approval by the University executive team, based on analysis of staff concerns and their causes, feedback and reports on key issues, applicable regulations, industry "best practices," and statistical data concerning all aspects of human resources administration.
• Ensure effective communication of policies and procedures using multiple modes of communication (e.g., presentations, written communications, etc.).
• Ensure consistent and equitable application of human resources policies and government regulations by advising employees and administration about applicable policies and regulations and enforcing rules and regulations.