Director of Human Resources
Loras College
1 Positions
ID: 10.3.22
Posted On 10/03/2022
Job Overview
Loras College is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is inclusive, rich in diversity, and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
POSITION SUMMARY
Plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management activities of the College to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, benefits, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Manage recruiting, compensation, benefits and staff relations.
- Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations.
Recruiting and Planning:
- Identify staff vacancies and facilitate recruitment, interviewing, and selection of applicants.
- Plan and manage recruiting budget.
- Overview Benefits & Compensation with candidates.
- Advise Search Committees.
- Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs.
Compensation:
- Analyze and modify compensation policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Oversee the evaluation, classification and rating of occupations and job positions.
- Benchmark salaries for recruiting and planning strategies.
- Complete salary surveys.
On-Boarding New Employees:
- Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
- Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
Benefits Administration:
- Analyze and modify benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements and increase the quality of life for employees by working with brokers and researching benefit issues.
- Design, evaluate and modify benefit policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements.
- Chair the College's Policy & Benefits Committee, which is advisory to the HR Director, and provide them with the knowledge needed to make well-considered recommendations regarding changes in policies and benefits.
- Mediate between benefit providers and employees, such as by assisting in handling employees' benefits-related questions or taking suggestions.
- Oversee the tuition remission and tuition exchange scholarship programs.
- Oversee the workers' compensation program.
Compliance:
- Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant governmental rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), etc. Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and then recommend needed changes.
- Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
- Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
- Responsible for completion of annual retirement plan audit.
- Responsible for annual 5500 tax filings for all benefit plans.
Staff Relations:
- Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
- Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
- Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of the College.
- Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.
- Provide terminated employees with outplacement or relocation assistance, as appropriate.
Human Resource Policy:
- Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.
- Study legislation to assess industry trends. Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local governments.
- Develop or administer special projects in areas such as pay equity, wellness programs, day-care, and employee awards.
Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned:
- Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
- Updates skills as required.
- Completes special projects as assigned.
Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand the larger issues surrounding the College as a business entity.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Constituent Focus - Ability to understand the viewpoint and objectives of internal and external
College constituents.
Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following College procedures.
Diversity Oriented - Ability to recognize the value of a diverse workforce to the College.
Ethical Decision Making - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and
accepted standards.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
Mission and Vision of the College - Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and Vision of Loras College.
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships and maintain rapport with internal and external constituents.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related area required. Master's degree preferred.
Experience: At least five years of relevant experience as Director of Human Resources required.
Computer Skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, and database software required. Datatel experience is preferred.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: http://loras.applicantpool.com to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and resume. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.