Chief People Officer

Oakton College • Des Plaines, IL

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief People Officer is responsible for leading and executing the College's strategy to attract, develop and retain talent that supports the College's strategic goals. As part of shaping a thriving people-centered culture throughout the College, the Chief People Officer contributes to the development of equity-minded practices and policies to advance talent acquisition and retention and support a culture grounded in equity and inclusion. Responsibilities include the oversight of the College's regulatory compliance on HR related matters, employee recruitment and hiring, performance management, employee development and training, compensation and benefit programs, HR information and records management, and employee and labor relations, ensuring a high-quality experience for all employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management, industrial relations or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Minimum of ten years' experience in human resource administration including employee relations, labor relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits administration, and/or training and development and supervision is required.
• Five years of progressive supervisory experience as a leader of professional staff in a Human Resources department.
• Thorough knowledge of policies, federal and state laws as they relate to HR policies, practices and procedures, benefit programs, employee and labor relations, salary administration, and recruitment techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to write and present educational programs, make presentations to large groups, and be able to give and receive advice and opinions in situations requiring sensitivity and tact.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution, coaching, and/or mediation.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and confidential assignments, organize work, and function independently and effectively under heavy workloads and during peak periods.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with people of different levels of education, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and general office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and enterprise resource planning systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in one of the above fields and/or Professional Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), or other relevant human resources related certification is preferred.
• Two years of human resource administration in a higher education environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated professional experience in a working environment with multiple bargaining units, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct work of the Human Resources department, providing transformational leadership and strategic direction in alignment with the college's mission and vision.
• Establish and implement HR initiatives that effectively communicate and support institutional objectives.
• Advise the President and Administrative team on policy, procedures, rules, regulations, labor union contract interpretation and negotiations, legal requirements, and impacts of legislation regarding issues pertaining to human resources.
• Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human resources needs in alignment with institutional goals, including ways to identify and eliminate barriers to access, opportunity, and advancement for all individuals.
• Collaborate with members of the President's Council to establish an institutional succession plan that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the College.
• Oversee all employee matters related to Title IX and non-Title IX matters of sexual harassment, and other forms of harassment and discrimination, as defined by Board of Trustees and College policy including receiving and acting on complaints and ensuring mandatory training for employee compliance.
• Serve as the lead member of the negotiation team during collective bargaining contract negotiations and Memoranda of Understanding, promoting effective labor/management relations.
• Oversee all HR related data, including the completion of internal and external data requests.
• Analyze, interpret, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and Board policies and procedures.
• Liaise with outside legal counsel regarding all matters pertaining to HR as necessary.
• Assure the effective and efficient operation of the Human Resources department.
• Responsible for the development of accountability measures and tracking mechanisms to demonstrate productivity and progress of initiatives.
• Develop and manage the Human Resources budget, demonstrating accountability and good stewardship of funds.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, vision, and dental insurance
• flexible spending
• term life insurance
• tuition waivers and reimbursement
• retirement
• paid holidays
• sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive