Director of Human Resources

About the role

The Director of Human Resources is a vital member of the HR team responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Office and administration of the College's benefit programs.

Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange), located in the scenic Hudson Valley, is a multi-campus College with locations in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh, NY. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first county-sponsored New York State Community College. And, for over 70 years, SUNY Orange has been the primary workforce provider and educational resource for residents of Orange County and neighboring counties. Our students come from all walks of life and are committed to their education and career development. Our graduates speak highly of a curriculum that challenges them and prepares them upon graduation to be competitive and successful if they are directly entering the workforce or to thrive when they transfer to four-year institutions. SUNY Orange values diversity, has been certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been named a Military Friendly college. The College seeks dynamic individuals eager to engage in thoughtful, energetic and impactful leadership, and to help shape the future of a College that is respected within its community. If you desire the opportunity to mold the members of our diverse student body into the accomplished professionals and leaders they wish to become, crave an administrative atmosphere where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are welcomed, and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it all happen, we encourage you to consider joining our College community.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a generalist HR professional.
• Supporting development of the HR team.
• Planning and coordinating HR-related events and activities.
• Performing professional-level duties to support compliance with Title V, Title VI, and Title IX, including oversight of training, grievances, and related concerns.
• Gathering data, reporting, and analytics to monitor HR compliance, IPEDS, program performance, trends, and outcomes to support informed decision making.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Human Resources, or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience working in a Human Resources office setting coordinating workers' compensation, recruitment, FMLA, disability, and health-related benefits.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of labor relations, employee-management disputes, negotiating labor contracts, and coordinating grievance procedures.

Qualifications

• Five or more years' experience in a supervisory, managerial, or administrative role.
• Experience in a Community College or higher education environment.
• Experience with UKG or similar HRIS systems.
• PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience with Hirezon/Interview Exchange or similar recruiting systems.

Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, all college employees, and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to present complex information and data clearly and effectively.
• Ability to travel between the College's two campuses and other assigned locations.
• Bilingual skills.