Y - Associate Director - Human Resource Services
Vacancy Notice: 09/11/2020
Application Deadline: 10/9/2020 By 4:00pm CST
Position Type: Professional
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Human Resource Services
JOB SUMMARY:
This position works closely with the Executive Director to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Manages the College’s benefits system including negotiation of annual health, dental, life, long-term disability, and vision insurance agreements. This position will also be committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develops, implements, and administers employee retirement programs, and compensation and benefits programs.
- Participates in the employee recruitment and selection process.
- Conducts new employee orientations in small or large group formats.
- Provides compensation and benefits training for employees.
- Reviews data to ensure accuracy in employee information for MIS data reporting, employment surveys, etc.
- Participates in the collective bargaining process.
- Creates and revises job descriptions in collaboration with supervisors.
- Calculates salaries for employees using standard operational procedures.
- Oversees leave benefits, i.e., vacation, sick, personal, FMLA, critical illness, bereavement, etc.
- Serves as primary contact for all internal and external inquiries involving the College’s compensation and benefit systems.
- Works with Executive Director to maintain employee handbook and updates as necessary.
- Provides training opportunities and conducts/arranges informational meetings for staff regarding benefits and other employment related issues.
- Provides training opportunities for performance evaluation and staff improvement plans.
- Serves on institutional committees and provides facilitation (e.g., Insurance and Wellness).
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Human Resource Services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, organizational development, or related field and four years of progressive leadership experience in human resources or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of federal and state statutes related to human resources.
- Knowledge of budget administration and fiscal management.
- Ability to establish and carry out uniform policies and procedures for: affirmative action, diversity, employee development and training, employee relations in a unionized setting, recruitment and selection and, wages and compensation.
- Knowledge of applicable collective bargaining statutes and processes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups, faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- Ability to build consensus and work in a collegial manner.
- Demonstrated ability in problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Ability to establish and maintain policies and practices.
- Ability to motivate individuals and groups.
- Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
PREFERRED:
- Specialized training in benefits administration and employee relations.
- Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations.
- SHRM Certification(s).
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Full time position with comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- Complete online application at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/employment including a cover letter which briefly address:
- Your experience with administering compensation, benefits, and retirement plans.
- Your leadership roles and major accomplishments in your current/previous professional position(s).
- Submit online application and all required materials by the deadline.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you are in need of any special accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Working conditions: Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computer.
Hawkeye Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; political affiliation; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
Application Procedure
Background checks and driving records are considered in all hiring decisions.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you are in need of any special accommodation in completing the application process, please email Human Resource Services.
Application materials are required and must be received in the Human Resource Services office by the application deadline in order to be considered for the position.
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