Human Resources Manager, 0080353

University of Hawaii•Pearl City, HI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Human Resources Manager and EEO/AA Coordinator, and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees at Leeward Community College. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for the college's human resources, equal employment opportunity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and compliance programs. The manager directs and oversees all human resources functions, including planning, recruitment, compensation, employee relations, performance management, training, and compliance with state and federal laws. This role also supervises the Human Resources team, acts as a subject matter expert, conducts investigations, administers EEO/AA programs, and supports organizational planning and accreditation compliance. The position requires performing work outside of normal hours as needed and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, Public Administration, or related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for human resources administration and management, of which three (3) years included human resources management with multiple functions (e.g., recruitment, classification, labor relations, EEO/AA, and/or pay & benefits) in higher education or large organizations; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in human resources administration and management as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with human resources administration and management.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing and spreadsheet software.
For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Demonstrated experience ensuring compliance and promotion of a non-discriminatory, diverse, and equitable working environment.
Demonstrated experience investigating grievances, employee misconduct, substandard performance, workplace violence, and discrimination, including facts assessment, discipline /remedy recommendation, and options/ramification advising to senior leadership.
Ability to make sound decisions and advise administrators, managers, and supervisors.
Ability to provide senior executives with administrative support functions to include research and analysis, document drafting, organizational management, and operational strategies.
Ability to work outside of normal work hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or during emergencies as directed.

Nice To Haves

Progressively responsible professional experience in human resources management in an institution of higher education, including responsibility for multiple and diverse human resources functions.
Possession of Title IX certification and investigatory certification.
Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements such as HGEA, UHPA and UPW.
Experience using computerized human resources information systems such as PeopleSoft and NEOGOV.

Responsibilities

Serves as Leeward Community College’s (College) Human Resources Manager and EEO/AA Coordinator, and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees, and is excluded from collective bargaining.
Provides strategic and operational leadership, vision, and administration for the college’s human resources, equal employment opportunity, diversity, equity, inclusion and compliance programs.
Directs, administers, and oversees all human resources functions, including planning, position management and classification, recruitment and selection, appointments, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, leave administration, performance management, training and development, personnel records management, on-campus student employment, information system support, and compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, university policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
Supervises the college's Human Resources team, ensuring the delivery of effective, efficient, and high-quality services that support the college's mission, goals, and workforce needs.
Serves as the college's subject matter expert on human resources, providing guidance to executives, supervisors and employees regarding employment laws and regulations, university policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and precedents to ensure consistent interpretation and application.
Develops and/or provides comprehensive training on supervision, misconduct, substandard performance, grievance, discipline, compliance requirements, and related human resources topics.
Investigates and resolves workforce issues involving employee relations, labor relations, compliance, discrimination, misconduct, workplace conflict, and other sensitive personnel matters; serves as the college’s grievance hearing officer and represents the college in administrative proceedings, hearings, audits, and litigation involving employment-related matters.
Administers and oversees the college's EEO/AA programs and initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and university policies, while fostering an equitable, inclusive, and non-discriminatory work and learning environment.
Oversees complaints of discrimination and ensures fair, objective, and timely investigations of valid complaints, grievances, and personnel disputes.
Conducts EEO/AA data and case/complaint information gathering to provide for periodic reports, system-level data draws, historical data, and special reports.
Develops and advocates strategies and training programs to promote increased awareness with the college senior leadership, campus officials, and the campus community to raise awareness of illegal discrimination, promote best practices, enhance interpersonal communication/relations, highlight changes in the compliance laws, and heighten sensitivity to targeted protected classes.
Serves as the College's Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Employees and as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT).
Provides institutional leadership and support in matters involving organizational structure and reorganization, position control and staffing strategy, institutional assessment, accreditation compliance and program review, and strategic planning.
Ensures full compliance with accreditation Standard IIIA, Human Resources, of the Association of Community Colleges and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) and other applicable regulatory and institutional requirements.
Participates in State, University, Community Colleges, and campus discussions/meetings that affect personnel concerns.
Develops staffing plans, analyzes workforce trends and campus climate data, and recommends strategies that support organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, recruitment, and retention, in alignment with the mission of the college.
Develops, manages, and executes the budget and resources for the Human Resources Office necessary to accomplish strategic goals and operations objectives.
Perform work outside of normal working hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or during emergencies as directed to meet operational needs.
Other duties as assigned.