Senior Director, Human Resources

PeopleAdmin • Lincoln, NE

17d

About The Position

Essential Functions POLICY , CLASSIFICATION , AND COMPENSATION Conducts research, surveys, and analysis, and makes recommendations in the area of compensation, benefits, recruitment, and other Human Resources practices. Prepares recommendations, regular reports, and analyses for the Associate Vice President of Human Resources and College Administration. Works collaboratively with the Institutional Research division for annual and periodic salary, benefit, and compensation surveys for classifications and positions. Develops reports and recommendations related to benefits and compensation. Works closely with Community College Peers and local governmental entities relating to salary and benefit trends and changes. Utilizes technology and software to research, compile, and analyze data. Maintain, review, process, and develop a variety of extremely confidential and sensitive information/data in a secure, professional, and trustworthy manner. Direct the review of existing policies and procedures, and are responsible for drafting new policies, processes, forms, handbooks, and/or procedures. Manage the College’s maintenance of Personnel Files in accordance with all established standards and requirements. Assist in the review of job functions and work areas in order to provide assistance, analysis, and recommendations concerning requests for Reasonable Accommodations, ADA requests, FMLA , e.g. Develop, explore, create, and provide a variety of reports, informational summaries, and analyses as requested by the Associate Vice President for Human Resources. RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT Oversee, monitor, and provide general direction of the recruitment and hiring processes. Oversee and monitor the process for recruitment and onboarding of new employees. Ensure the recruitment processes and procedures are effective to hire the most competitive, qualified, and diverse workforce. Review vendors, contracts, and agreements, assure compliance with the budget, and recommend vendor and budget changes. Ensure College Policies, procedures, and practices are in compliance with regulatory agencies (local, federal, accreditation bodies, e.g.) Meet regularly with division leadership to project and determine future staffing needs, including accurate position descriptions, identification of recruitment targets, selection, utilization, and analysis of advertising resources. Responsible for the oversight of the College employee professional development and training programs, such as new employee orientation, professional development training, and employee performance evaluations. Oversee the employee evaluation processes. Research and implement procedure improvements and the use of technology in College evaluation practices, employee development, and training. Develop and revise job descriptions and classes, and prepare recommendations for the classification and reclassification of positions and classes in compliance with FLSA standards. SUPERVISORY , COMPLIANCE & ADMINISTRATION Manage, complete, or direct special projects related to College Administration, operations, and policy/procedures as directed by the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, with projects, technical assistance, and other related Human Resources functions. Ensure College Policies, procedures, and practices are in compliance with regulatory agencies (local, federal, accreditation bodies, e.g.) Coordinate, conduct, and assist in reviewing concerns and/or complaints from employees. Serve as a key partner with the Office of Institutional Compliance, Title IX, EEO , and Legal Counsel on investigations, audits, and required reporting. As necessary, participate in and/or lead meetings with employees relating to performance improvement or employment separation. Monitor regulatory and legal developments affecting employment practices and recommend proactive policy or procedural changes. Develop and oversee systems to ensure documentation, audit readiness, and timely reporting of HR compliance matters. Research and implement best practices related to policy and procedures to ensure the College is competitive and in compliance with all human resource-related regulatory agency standards. Research, identify, and make recommendations for process improvement, effective and efficient use of technology/data management, and implement as adopted by the College. Assist in the development and adherence to an established budget by monitoring expenditures and approved budget allocation, assuring transparency in all financial, purchasing, and budget transactions; adherence to College budget and purchasing policies, best fiscal practices, etc. Conducts regular reviews of the budget on an ongoing basis and provides reports/updates to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources at least quarterly. Notify the supervisor of changes, unique requests, or other notable budgetary issues, concerns, or requests. Actively participate and serve in the professional labor negotiation process, research and reporting on behalf of the College, attending negotiation meetings, conducting surveys, maintaining documentation, and monitoring labor agreements. Complete detailed drafts of the annual HR budget for the Human Resources division for review and consideration by the Associate Vice President of Human Resources by conducting a thorough review, analysis, and projection of the budget. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND RETENTION Lead initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, including the development and administration of employee climate surveys and analysis of results. Recommend and implement retention strategies, including recognition programs, employee feedback mechanisms, and career pathway development. Provide oversight for conflict resolution and workplace mediation processes to address employee concerns and improve working relationships. Partner with supervisors and leadership to create strategies that support employee well-being, morale, and long-term commitment to the College. Promote a Culture of Belonging Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Pre-Law/Legal Studies, Business, Management, Public Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Industrial/Labor Relations, or Communications, or a directly related qualifying field of study.
• Three (3) years ( FTE ) of progressively responsible professional-level work experience in a Human Resources, Legal/Employment law, work environment which reflects direct work experience with human resources functions such as: employment, compensation, benefits, classification, employee relations, and/or other human resources work experience.
• A Master’s degree or post-secondary education beyond a Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Human Resources, Law/Legal Studies, Business, Management, Public Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Industrial/Labor Relations, or Communications may substitute for up to one (1) year of required work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research, surveys, and analysis, and makes recommendations in the area of compensation, benefits, recruitment, and other Human Resources practices.
• Prepares recommendations, regular reports, and analyses for the Associate Vice President of Human Resources and College Administration.
• Works collaboratively with the Institutional Research division for annual and periodic salary, benefit, and compensation surveys for classifications and positions.
• Develops reports and recommendations related to benefits and compensation.
• Works closely with Community College Peers and local governmental entities relating to salary and benefit trends and changes.
• Utilizes technology and software to research, compile, and analyze data.
• Maintain, review, process, and develop a variety of extremely confidential and sensitive information/data in a secure, professional, and trustworthy manner.
• Direct the review of existing policies and procedures, and are responsible for drafting new policies, processes, forms, handbooks, and/or procedures.
• Manage the College’s maintenance of Personnel Files in accordance with all established standards and requirements.
• Assist in the review of job functions and work areas in order to provide assistance, analysis, and recommendations concerning requests for Reasonable Accommodations, ADA requests, FMLA , e.g.
• Develop, explore, create, and provide a variety of reports, informational summaries, and analyses as requested by the Associate Vice President for Human Resources.
• Oversee, monitor, and provide general direction of the recruitment and hiring processes.
• Oversee and monitor the process for recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
• Ensure the recruitment processes and procedures are effective to hire the most competitive, qualified, and diverse workforce.
• Review vendors, contracts, and agreements, assure compliance with the budget, and recommend vendor and budget changes.
• Ensure College Policies, procedures, and practices are in compliance with regulatory agencies (local, federal, accreditation bodies, e.g.)
• Meet regularly with division leadership to project and determine future staffing needs, including accurate position descriptions, identification of recruitment targets, selection, utilization, and analysis of advertising resources.
• Responsible for the oversight of the College employee professional development and training programs, such as new employee orientation, professional development training, and employee performance evaluations.
• Oversee the employee evaluation processes.
• Research and implement procedure improvements and the use of technology in College evaluation practices, employee development, and training.
• Develop and revise job descriptions and classes, and prepare recommendations for the classification and reclassification of positions and classes in compliance with FLSA standards.
• Manage, complete, or direct special projects related to College Administration, operations, and policy/procedures as directed by the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, with projects, technical assistance, and other related Human Resources functions.
• Ensure College Policies, procedures, and practices are in compliance with regulatory agencies (local, federal, accreditation bodies, e.g.)
• Coordinate, conduct, and assist in reviewing concerns and/or complaints from employees.
• Serve as a key partner with the Office of Institutional Compliance, Title IX, EEO , and Legal Counsel on investigations, audits, and required reporting.
• As necessary, participate in and/or lead meetings with employees relating to performance improvement or employment separation.
• Monitor regulatory and legal developments affecting employment practices and recommend proactive policy or procedural changes.
• Develop and oversee systems to ensure documentation, audit readiness, and timely reporting of HR compliance matters.
• Research and implement best practices related to policy and procedures to ensure the College is competitive and in compliance with all human resource-related regulatory agency standards.
• Research, identify, and make recommendations for process improvement, effective and efficient use of technology/data management, and implement as adopted by the College.
• Assist in the development and adherence to an established budget by monitoring expenditures and approved budget allocation, assuring transparency in all financial, purchasing, and budget transactions; adherence to College budget and purchasing policies, best fiscal practices, etc.
• Conducts regular reviews of the budget on an ongoing basis and provides reports/updates to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources at least quarterly.
• Notify the supervisor of changes, unique requests, or other notable budgetary issues, concerns, or requests.
• Actively participate and serve in the professional labor negotiation process, research and reporting on behalf of the College, attending negotiation meetings, conducting surveys, maintaining documentation, and monitoring labor agreements.
• Complete detailed drafts of the annual HR budget for the Human Resources division for review and consideration by the Associate Vice President of Human Resources by conducting a thorough review, analysis, and projection of the budget.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, including the development and administration of employee climate surveys and analysis of results.
• Recommend and implement retention strategies, including recognition programs, employee feedback mechanisms, and career pathway development.
• Provide oversight for conflict resolution and workplace mediation processes to address employee concerns and improve working relationships.
• Partner with supervisors and leadership to create strategies that support employee well-being, morale, and long-term commitment to the College.
• Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute.
• Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment.
• Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

What This Job Offers

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