Responsibilities:

• Human Capital Strategic Planning:
  • Develops organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives and mission.
  • Partners with leaders, and internal and external constituencies to ensure personnel supports the  values and strategic goals.
  • Work in conjunction with the CFO to set personnel budget, benefits budget, retirement budget, etc.
• DEI Expertise:
  • Serves as the subject matter expert in diversity and inclusion, partnering with the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee efforts and formulating and establishing policies and priorities to ensure a sustainable, high performing organization, and workforce.
  • Leads the organization in implementing strategic initiatives for the employees, including the advancement of a culture for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Provides strategic direction for training initiatives on cultural competency, gender differences, disability, sexual harassment, building a climate of equity and inclusion, and other topics designed to increase awareness and support of equity and inclusion values, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Human Resources Operations:
  • Recruit, select, orient, and train staff and faculty.
  • Update and monitor staff job descriptions.
  • Update and write policies and procedures, as needed.
  • Researches, develops, implements, and executes competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs.
  • Ensure all HR vendors are effectively communicated with and employee’s needs are met regarding retirement plans, legal compliance, and benefit plans.

• • Participates in risk management issues potentially involving the reputation of the organization, employees, and/or potential legal action.

• Employee Relations:
  • Coach, counsel, and support staff in accordance with policy.
  • Assist in the termination process of employees in accordance with policy.
  • Mentor leadership on employee relations best practices.
• Compliance Expertise:
  • Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions as it relates to employment law, human resources, and talent management..

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with concentration/coursework in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or other related field required; Master’s in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or MBA preferred.
• At least 10 years human resource management experience or any appropriate combination of education and experience.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or SPHR strongly preferred.
• Strong functional competence in all areas of human resources management.
• In depth knowledge of talent acquisition and management strategies and experience building high performance teams.
• Knowledge of evolving diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices.
• Proven success at establishing/creating a positive culture in previous positions.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and compliance requirements affecting human resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies within the school.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Demonstrated ability in the areas of judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Proven organization skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft programs.
• Ability to influence through strong relationships, expertise, and data.