Director of Human Resources

Company: The Judge Group
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Director of Human Resources to provide operational leadership for implementing and administering core HR services in the areas of talent acquisition and management, benefits and compensation administration, employee records management, staff policies and practices, employee relations, HR compliance, and other operational aspects of HR.
In this small-shop, the Director works with all employees, from leadership team to faculty to staff, and spearheads training and management support throughout the College.
The person in this role will also engage directly with students, serving as the College's Title IX Coordinator (training available as needed). To properly serve our students, staff and faculty work primarily on campus. The position reports to the Vice President for Finance and supervises the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate talent acquisition including
recruitment and hiring, onboarding, developing protocols, and supporting
hiring managers with interviewing and assessment, using all available
methods to ensure that the College has access to a diverse pool of candidates.
Support talent management in creating and
executing a robust performance review program, training hiring managers to
implement the program, and maintaining updated job descriptions.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures for
College employees, including but not limited to the Employee Handbook.
Ensure processes are executed efficiently, effectively, and create an
optimal experience for employees.
Execute on a benefits strategy to ensure the
employee benefit offerings and plan designs remain relevant and
competitive.
Oversee management of
benefits and leaves of absence.
Communicate
offerings to employees.
Serve as
liaison to benefits brokers.
Develop and maintain the College's human
resources information system (HRIS) in Paycom, coordinating training for end-users.
Establish system for maintaining electronic and hard copy personnel
records, ensuring a cogent, compliant, easily accessible system.
Identify and remediate employee issues quickly,
collaborating with legal counsel as needed for risk mitigation. Advise and
coach hiring managers on termination, leave and discipline matters.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and
local employment laws and regulations, including required reporting.
Arrange for ongoing content training, such as
sexual harassment and Title IX, ensuring the College is in compliance with
all federal and state laws.
Support the preparation of the College's
staffing budget in collaboration with the Finance division, including
staff compensation and tuition benefit projections, as needed.
Recommend changes to the College's wage
and salary strategy.
Provide HR related data for various surveys such
as IPEDS, collaborating with Office of Institutional Research as needed.
Serve as the College's Title IX Coordinator,
responsible for training, investigation and promulgation of policies to
ensure compliance with federal Title IX requirements and the College's
Title IX policy. Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
--- Candidate needs some higher education background
--- Very important that they understand it's a 1 man show
\u25cb Conduct Admin and strategy
\u25cb Experienced enough to really run with the function by them selves
\u25cb Has lead an org on their own before
--- A lot of candidates lack self awareness and cannot answer questions concisely
\u25cb Read the room, to the point,
\u25cb Be Approachable
--- They use paycom and this person has to be tech-savy
Target 10 years of HR experience
Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources
or related field - SHRM Certification a plus
Minimum 5 years' experience in a Director or
Manager role
Experience in higher education a plus, but not
required
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal
communication skills are required.
Able to assess and prioritize conflicting
priorities, quickly resolve issues and address root causes.
Able to work in both strategic and operational
modes, efficiently processing transactions and managing details on a daily
basis.
Experienced with Benefit administration and HRIS
systems - PayCom experience a plus
Excellent judgment

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