Executive Director of Human Resources

About the role

The Executive Director of Human Resources will report to the College President and is responsible for leading the Office of Human Resources, overseeing its operations, technology resources, and related budgets, and providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an abiding commitment to the college’s mission and champion the AC Way culture, characteristics, and values.
• Advise the College President, serve on the Executive Council, and contribute to the leadership of the institution.
• Effectively supervise and lead teammates in the Office of Human Resources.
• Develop strategies, tactics, systems, and processes to attract and retain talent and to anticipate emerging workforce needs of the college.
• Collaborate with supervisors and leadership to grow the skills and knowledge of the AC team and to identify and nurture future leaders.
• Develop systems and processes to recognize individual and unit contributions and successes, including meaningful recognition programs.
• Proactively identify potential challenges related to human resources, seek equitable and effective response options, and collaborate with supervisors to implement solutions.
• Provide professional development opportunities for managers and supervisors relevant to human resources.
• Ensure the college’s compensation packages are competitive in the labor market, and that internal compensation decisions are appropriate while contributing to the retention of talent.
• Foster trust and engagement within the AC team and facilitate workplace harmony.
• Protect both the college and employees by ensuring compliance with relevant laws and ethical practices.
• Develop relevant organizational performance data in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, and facilitate the use of data to formulate relevant institutional decisions.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning by completing all required training, compliance courses, and professional development activities promptly and within established deadlines.

Qualifications

• Earned Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and ten years relevant experience, or an earned Master’s degree in a relevant field and three years serving in a human resources leadership position.
• SHRM-CP or HRCI Professional-Level certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, ADEA, and other relevant statutes and experience with compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-SCP or HRCI Senior-Professional-Level certification or equivalent.
• Practitioner-level knowledge of Title IX in a higher-education context and experience with compliance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some travel may be required.

Pay and Benefits

$115,000.00 per year in addition to excellent employee benefits.