Director of Human Resources

Johnson College; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson College is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead and administer all HR programs in alignment with the college's strategic objectives. You will oversee employee relations, recruiting, compensation, benefits, and training while partnering with faculty and staff to ensure policy compliance.

You will develop and maintain HR policies, supervise staff, and manage employee engagement, leave administration, and performance management, driving organizational success with integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in all aspects of Human Resources.
• Experience with ADP Payroll and HR processing system.
• Knowledge of recruitment and employment documentation principles, procedures, and requirements.
• Ability to supervise and direct employees.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and demonstrate broad HR knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain all HR policies and procedures.
• Oversee faculty recruiting process; ensure timely fills and resources.
• Monitor job descriptions, classifications and salary structures with departments.
• Advise managers on employee relations and performance management; develop improvement plans.
• Coordinate employee engagement events and training programs from concept to delivery.
• Oversee leave plan administration, including FMLA and disability, and coordination with payroll/insurance.
• Manage Workers' Compensation verifications and forms and act as main claim contact.
• Develop and administer policies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Ensure training for supervisors on government regulations and HR best practices.
• Plan and organize employee events; maintain open-door communication for staff.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Detail-oriented

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Discretion

Leadership

Supervisory experience

HR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

ADP Payroll

Job description

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for implementing and administering all human resources programs and policies that achieve strategic objectives while collaborating with the faculty and staff of the college.

These programs include employee relations, recruiting, coaching and counseling, training, benefits administration, compensation, talent planning, policy implementation, employee development and performance management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the implementation and ongoing maintenance of all human resource policies and procedures.
• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the faculty recruiting process. Ensuring appropriate recruitment resources are utilized and positions are filled in a timely manner.
• Monitor and maintain job descriptions, job classifications and salary structures in partnership with departments.
• Advise and counsel managers on employee relations and performance management issues, collaborate with managers to develop improvement plans and manage involuntary exit process as necessary; conduct staff counseling as it related to College policies and procedures, benefits and personal matters.
• Employee Engagement: Identify opportunities to provide training sessions, wellness events and other activities for faculty and staff; manage all programs from concept inception to delivery; collect feedback from participants in an effort to develop future events.
• Oversee employee leave plan administration, including FMLA and disability, ensuring the employees and their managers have a clear understanding of the process, as well as applicable paperwork and coordination with payroll and insurance company.
• Responsible for the completion and timely filing of appropriate Worker\'s Compensation verifications and forms. For both employees and students. Serves as the main contact person in claim processing.
• Develops, implements, and administers comprehensive policies, rules, and procedures necessary to monitor and maintain the Human Resource functions and employee rights and responsibilities of the College in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and statutes.
• Manage the implementation and administration of all civil rights and governmental regulations to ensure that these programs are implemented and that all supervisors receive the information and training needed to ensure compliance with all government regulations and legal requirements.
• Conducts and/or coordinates employee professional development and training programs related to areas of personnel that directly impact the College\'s workforce.
• Plans, organizes, and arranges for employee events.
• Provides an open door for employees to communicate concerns and complaints.
• Special Projects and other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of recruitment and employment documentation principles, procedures, and requirements.
• Ability to supervise and direct employees.
• Ability to professionally and tactfully deal with a variety of individuals and demonstrate broad HR knowledge.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all employees.
• Ability to explain technical information in a clear manner

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 + years of progressive experience in all aspects of Human Resources.
• Experience and knowledge of ADP Payroll and HR processing system.

SKILLS:

• Strategic thinker.
• Must be detail-oriented, with excellent communication, listening, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Good analytical skills, the ability to organize, analyze and present data.
• Must have the ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times, possess a high level of professionalism, be customer service driven and flexible in attitude.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.