College Human Resources Officer

Ridgewater College; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Illinois is seeking a College Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to provide leadership and strategic direction for the HR operation. The CHRO will manage employee performance systems and ensure compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Human Resources and have at least five years of relevant experience. A strong commitment to inclusiveness and effective communication skills is essential. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Low-cost medical and dental insurance

Pension Plan

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in human resource management.
• Strong skills in interpreting federal and state legislation.
• Effective communication skills in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for Human Resources.
• Administer labor contracts and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Oversee compensation programs and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Human relations

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree in Human Resources Management (preferred)

Job description

The College Human Resources Officer (CHRO) provides leadership and strategic direction for the human resources operation of the College. The CHRO is a trusted advisor whose empathy is demonstrated through inclusiveness and service to others, and who possesses integrity, humility, and an inviting demeanor that puts those around them at ease.

The CHRO is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the division, promoting high quality customer service, and is a champion for continuous quality improvement in all aspects of professionalism and customer service. The CHRO supports the supervisors/managers through the application of a comprehensive performance management system; and provides guidance to supervisors on how to coach, offer continuous feedback and formal performance appraisals, and how to strategically manage employees to support professional growth while employed at the College.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

• Provide vision, leadership and strategic direction for the Human Resources in support of the mission of the College.
• Manage and develop employee performance and development systems.
• Administer and interpret labor contracts/plans.
• Ensure the College complies with federal and state legislation.
• Oversee the compensation programs in accordance with Minnesota Management and Budget and system office guidelines including salary, benefits, workers compensation, and unemployment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• A minimum of five years of successful and progressively responsible professional experience in human resource management in a medium to large organization.
• Experience with collective bargaining and union contract administration.
• Demonstrate high level of skills in leadership, management, supervisory, organizational and human relations.
• Demonstrate competence in interpreting and complying with federal and state legislation, and state, system, and College policies.
• Demonstrated genuine commitment to inclusiveness and shared governance in leadership and decision- making.
• Knowledge of principles of continuous improvement and quality management.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds, and commitment to affirmative action in staffing and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and address issues and concerns in a diplomatic, sensitive, and confidential manner.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing, organizing, and administering budgets

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, or related field.
• Proven ability to successfully develop, implement and evaluate institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
• Experience in public sector human resource management.
• Solid employee relations/labor relations experience, including managing collective bargaining agreements and maintaining sound business relationships with union representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to foster participation of others and to work effectively and collaboratively with employees and students and other constituents of the College.
• Experience in strategic planning, project management and change management

Minnesota State College Southeast is an open-access, public, not-for-profit comprehensive technical and community college. Our campuses are located in the historic river towns of Red Wing and Winona, set sixty miles apart along the Mississippi. The two campuses have distinctive characteristics but are one college in structure, policies, procedures, and mission. Both campuses offer small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and an environment that is friendly and supportive.

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.