Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Administrative Director, Human Resources; Compensation & Labor Relations – FT
Department
Human Resources Staff
Location
Lincoln
Job Category
Administration
Job Type
FT
Posting Number
01689
Position End Date
Position Summary Information
General Description of Position
Under the direction and supervision of the Vice President, Human Resources, the Administrative Director, Human Resources, Compensation & Labor Relations, assists in the management and oversight of the human resources functions of the College, with a focus on labor relations/negotiations, employee relations/retention/investigations, compensation/benefits, local/state/federal labor law compliance, performance management, records maintenance, and data management and reporting.
The position supervises assigned Human Resources and Professional Development staff and is responsible for managing the division budget, developing reports, and analysis of data to support the human resources functions of the College.
This position works closely with the Vice President of Human Resources and other College Administrators to support and advance the College’s strategic plan. This is a full-time regular position.
Southeast Community College offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including, but not limited to medical/dental insurance, 403(b) retirement with College matching contribution, vision insurance, flexible spending account, and tuition reimbursement. Southeast Community College also offers extensive leave plans. In addition, Southeast Community College makes available to all full-time employees the use of “Ben Dollars” (cash-in-lieu potential for certain coverage levels) to cover medical and dental premiums.
Essential Functions
CLASSIFICATION, COMPENSATION, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING/LABOR RELATIONS
- 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 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.
- Actively participate and serve in the labor negotiation process, research and reporting on behalf of the College, attending negotiation meetings, conducting surveys, maintaining documentation, and monitoring labor agreements.
- Reviews and makes recommendations on issues relating to labor agreements, which may include reviewing and responding to grievances, questions relating to agreements, etc.
- Develops a thorough understanding of labor relation processes, negotiations, state, and federal labor statutes, etc.
- Utilizes technology and software to research, compile, and analyze data.
- Assists in developing issues and proposals for use in collective bargaining and negotiations for employee groups.
- Maintain, review, process, and develop a variety of extremely confidential and sensitive information/data in a secure, professional, and trustworthy manner.
- 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 Vice President for Human Resources.
SUPERVISORY, COMPLIANCE & ADMINISTRATION
- Manage, complete, or direct special projects related to College Administration, operations, and policy/procedures as directed, by the 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.
- Work as appropriate with the Office of Access, Equity, and Diversity on inquiries and investigations involving employees.
- As necessary, participate in and/or lead meetings with employees relating to performance improvement or employment separation.
- Review employee grievances and conduct timely investigations and determinations in compliance with College policy and practices.
- Assist Administration and supervisors by providing general guidance and technical advice concerning grievances and the grievance process.
- Ensure a timely and accurate response to grievances filed with a focus on compliance with established College/Labor procedures and policies.
- Monitor time frame for responses, and coordinate information and recommendations on the process to the Vice President of Human Resources.
- 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 to 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 Vice President of Human Resources at least quarterly.
- Notify the supervisor of changes, unique requests, or other notable budgetary issues, concerns, or requests.
- Complete detailed drafts of the annual HR budget for the Human Resources division for review and consideration by the Vice President of Human Resources by conducting a thorough review, analysis, and projection of the budget.
Promote/Support Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access
Work toward creating a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences. Make concerted efforts to implement accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment. Commit to fostering and maintaining a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community, and promote and support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, EEO, equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Promote/Support the Organizational Environment through Goal 9 of the Strategic Plan
Promote and support the College’s organizational environment goals. Maximize operational efficiency by enhancing policies and procedures, staffing, and communication processes and practices. Enhance positive communication processes and practices, and maximize a positive and engaging organizational environment by encouraging input, reflective and transparent communication, and compassion and respect toward the views and ideas of others. Provide positive, collaborative, and consistent support and team effort to the Human Resources division, goals, and staff.
Marginal Functions
- Assist with special projects such as the All College Conference, Benefits Fair, training, onboarding, policy review/development, and New Employment Orientation as directed.
- Perform other related duties within the division/program as assigned.
- May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
- Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
- Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Human Resources and best practices, office procedures, and personnel/payroll transaction processing techniques. Ability to learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and apply them in a variety of procedural situations.
- Considerable knowledge of classification and compensation systems, procedures, class/comp surveys, and best practices.
- Ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and research human resources and College policies, Human Resources regulations and requirements, Federal and State laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to employment, classification and compensation, legal opinions and recommendations, and technical information. Ability to formulate and develop recommendations, and make decisions and determinations using analysis of data, information, and logic in order to assure compliance with all rules, laws, regulations, and policies.
- Ability to operate a variety of software and technology, including the College’s Human Resources Information system.
- Knowledge of Human Resources and College policies and procedures, and best Human Resources practices and techniques. General knowledge of the laws/regulations pertaining to Human Resources and employment.
- Knowledge of, and experience with Labor Relations/Negotiation processes, practices, laws, and statutes.
- Ability to communicate at all times effectively in a positive, respectful, courteous, and professional manner and maintain professionalism, patience, and understanding in stressful situations. Skill, tact, and ability to use oral and written business communications and business etiquette.
- Ability to consistently maintain a positive, supportive, and collaborative work style to support the goals, efforts, and decisions of the Human Resources division, Administration, and College.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to policies of confidentiality.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, changing priorities, and work in an environment with critical demands to meet deadlines, perform work with a high level of accuracy and keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, accurately, and prioritize multiple projects with time-sensitive deadlines and follow-up as needed and to work efficiently and effectively with limited supervision in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to operate Human Resources software, and business software such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to maintain a fair and impartial approach, and work and communicate with a diverse group of students, staff, and the public.
- Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and strictly adhere to best business HR practices relating to the recruiting, interviewing, and selection of candidates with a focus on inclusiveness.
- Ability to effectively manage, direct, supervise, monitor, select, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
- Must be able to safely move items weighing ten (10) pounds from floor level to 36″ high, and possess mobility within the Human Resources Office and campus. Ability to perform repetitive motions such as movement of wrists, hands, and fingers. Perform physical tasks such as opening, pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying, collating, filing, and inserting.
- Develop a working knowledge of and competency with, statistics and research methods used in Human Resources Management and apply wage and salary determination principles and techniques and the ability to create comprehensive, understandable, professional, and legally appropriate reports and correspondence.
- The individual must possess the skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
ScheduleHours of work for this Exempt position are primarily scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a minimum of a 40-hour workweek. This is a full-time regular position based on a 260-day work calendar. Occasional varied hours and days, which may infrequently require evenings and/or weekends, may be required if necessary. The ability to travel in the SCC service region and work at various locations is required.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
- Minimum of 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.
*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.
Desired Qualifications
- Professional level work experience in a Human Resources capacity (beyond the minimum required work experience).
- Work experience in the areas of compensation and/or classification.
- Work experience in Labor Relations, Negotiations, Labor Law, and/or Compliance
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Human Resources Management preferred, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Juris Doctorate degree with Labor Law/HR emphasis.
- Previous supervisory or managerial work experience.
- Experience with Human Resources software programs (I.e. People Admin, NEO-Gov, People Soft, etc.).
Salary
$85,013
Posting Detail Information
Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer.
Open Date
04/18/2023
Close Date
05/22/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link
https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/9133