Director, Employee Relations and Equity

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide departmental leadership, manage and perform professional administrative work in support of Employee Relations and Equity for the College.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and supervision.
• Hire, supervise, develop and evaluate assigned staff.
• Develop and implement goals and objectives in coordination with HR leadership.
• Implement strategies related to operation and services.
• Remain knowledgeable about the College, its structure, culture, policies, and practices.
• Serve as point of contact for resolving employee relations and equity issues.
• Develop and manage operating budget for assigned unit.
• Prepare and analyze reports.
• Develop and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Serve as liaison between College departments, faculty and/or staff.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field and seven (7) years of recent experience in Employee Relations including a minimum of three (3) years of staff supervision and related experience in Human Resources Management and Labor Relations.
• Demonstrated experience investigating and adjudicating Title VII, Title IX, and ADA related complaints and issues required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all federal and state laws and regulations regarding Employee Relations, EEO/AAP, and record maintenance and retention required.
• Experience working with labor unions and current PHR, SPHR SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is preferred.
• Prior experience working in higher education preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding Employee Relations, EEO/AAP, and record maintenance and retention.
• Experience working with labor unions.
• Current PHR, SPHR SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Prior experience working in higher education preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding Employee Relations, EEO/AAP, and record maintenance and retention.
• Experience working with labor unions.

Benefits

At A Glance

• Health and Medical: CIGNA Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP) Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
• Kaiser Prescription Drug Benefits: For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium
• Mental Health Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved.
• Dental Benefits: CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
• Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care): $5,000
• Term Life Insurance: MetLife Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10) Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
• Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty. Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.
• Long-Term Disability Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc.
• 403(b) and 457(b) Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed.
• 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed.
• Legal Services: Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.
• Credit Union: First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.
• Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.
• Work and Family: Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues. Paid Leave Benefits: Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.
• Tuition Assistance: Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade.
• McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program: CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more » McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners. Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years. The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A