Executive Director of Human Resources

Lehigh Carbon Community College; North Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Carbon Community College is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to oversee all HR functions for staff and faculty. You will administer policies, guide organizational development, and supervise HR operations including compensation, benefits, and labor relations.

This role reports to the VP for Finance and Administrative Services. The position requires extensive HR leadership experience, strong knowledge of Title IX compliance, and the ability to manage an HRIS-driven operation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR or related field.
• Minimum ten years of HR experience with management-level responsibility.
• Experience with HRIS systems and policy development.
• Experience investigating discrimination and harassment complaints.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws affecting HR.
• SHRM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates the associate director of human resources.
• Ensures Title IX compliance and staff training.
• Oversees benefits administration for staff.
• Develops and maintains HR policies and procedures.
• Establishes and controls an annual HR budget.
• Represents management in labor relations and grievances.

Skills

Communication

HR systems

Policy development

Labor relations

Training

Employee investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree with 10 years HR experience including 3+ years at management

Act 153 Clearances (Act 34, Act 151, Act 114)

Tools

Workday

Ellucian Banner

Job description

Job Title

Summary

Responsible for the functions of Human Resources. Responsible foradministering institutional personnel policies and practices forstaff and faculty, including but not limited to employee and/orlabor relations, organizational development, benefits,compensation, and employment. Develops policy and directs andcoordinates human resources activities, such as employment,compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employeeservices. Serves as Title IX/Equity Coordinator including Title VI,Title VII, and Section 504 Compliance and responsible for assuringdissemination of grievance procedures, investigating complaints,and monitoring Title IX training for staff and students. Reportsdirectly to the vice president for finance and administrativeservices.

Work Schedule

Full Time. The standard work week is Mondaythrough Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Exempt professionals, areexpected to maintain a flexible schedule to ensure allresponsibilities and collegiate needs are met, including occasionalwork outside of core business hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates the associate director of humanresources.
• Responsible for Title IX compliance and Title IX staff training.
• Oversees the benefits provided to staff ensuring the most cost effective available and in compliance with all applicable legal requirements.
• Ensures that college functions including: Staff recognition awards ceremony and new staff orientation are conducted effectively and efficiently.
• Develops, coaches and/or mentors subordinate staff.
• Establishes and controls an annual budget.
• Represents management in negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
• Advises on the administration of labor agreements and the handling of grievances, and complaints.
• Consults legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law.
• Conducts in the investigation and resolution of charges against alleged discrimination and misconduct.
• Provides support in all aspects of the employee relations function and administers programs designed to establish and maintain effective employee relations through the uniform and equitable application of organization policies and procedures.
• Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan.
• Writes directives advising department managers of company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits.
• Develops and maintains a human resources system that meets top management information needs.
• Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization.
• Responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring practices and procedures related to recruitment and employment for all segments of the college.
• Develops, recommends, and writes job descriptions, job evaluations, and compensation procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining employee information tracking on the college’s HRIS.
• Processes, creates, and maintains new positions for new hires using the college’s HRIS.
• Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
• Responsible for establishing staff development opportunities for educational support personnel and administrative staff including mandatory updates on such policies as sexual harassment as well as professional development workshops.
• Contributes to the college’s accreditation efforts, including the overall Middle States accreditation and any program specific accreditation standards.
• Develops and maintains an operations manual.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  or
  Associate’s degree with 10 years human resources experienceincluding three or more years at the management level.

Certifications

• Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background, Act 151 PAChild Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance Fingerprinting)

Work Experience

• Minimum of ten years’ experience as a human resources generalist with three or more years’ experience at the managementlevel required.
• Experience writing directives advising department managers of company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, performance improvement plans and employeebenefits.
• Hands-on experience leveraging enterprise-level HRIS solutions(e.g., Workday, Ellucian Banner) to support HR operations andreporting.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementingpolicies, procedures and benefit programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant governmental regulations andlaws.
• Demonstrated experience of conducting employee relatedinvestigations regarding discrimination and harassmentcomplaints.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent communication and human relations skills.
• Ability to relate effectively and diplomatically with alllevels of personnel at the college, Trustees, and outsidecontacts.
• Ability to understand and utilize the college’s human resourcesinformation systems
• Must possess a high level of the following work skills andbehaviors: teamwork/cooperation, initiative, customer service, andcommitment to continuous professional growth in skills andknowledge.

Preferred

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience conducting employee complaint investigations.
• SHRM Certification
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Physical Demands

• Ability to effectively communicate, perceive, and exchange information with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls usinghands, arms, or adaptive equipment.
• Ability to safely lift, transport, or move objects up to 15 lbs regularly and up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Vision capabilities sufficient to view screens, read printedmaterials, and observe work environments (with or without assistivedevices).

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

LCCC is an equal opportunity employer.LCCC Internal candidates must apply within 15 days ofposting.

• Salary is restricted to above range and will not exceed themaximum of the range. Salary offers are non negotiable and offersare determined and are based upon related work experience submittedon resume.
• Foreign degrees – must provide a US equivalency report of your degree credentials with your transcript, if not, yourresume will not be accepted.

Position open until filled.