Executive Director of Human Resources

About the role

The Executive Director of Human Resources will lead all HR operations at City Tech, a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn. Reporting to the Chief Campus Counsel, this individual will oversee HRIS implementation, manage personnel records, and provide strategic leadership on HR policies and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and governance of the College's new HRIS (Workday)
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive management on HR-related issues
• Advise managers on HR policies and regulatory compliance
• Manage personnel records and data management
• Comply with FLSA rules, FMLA, worker's compensation, and unemployment insurance
• Lead the reasonable accommodation review process
• Administer recruitment, appointment, termination, classification, performance evaluation, and promotion processes
• Facilitate and review actions with relevant college offices
• Develop, deliver, and track HR training and professional development programs
• Evaluate internal HR processes and implement continuous improvements
• Represent Human Resources on various college-wide committees
• Champion employee retention and engagement

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience
• Advanced degree in Human Resources or a related field, or a J.D., and a minimum of 10 years of experience in HR
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification
• Proficiency in Workday HRIS
• Experience in higher education and strong knowledge of regulatory and contractual matters affecting a unionized workplace
• Highly organized with excellent problem-solving and prioritization skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills