Position Title: Vice President of Human Resources
Dept: Human Resources          
Employee Status: Full-time
Type:  Administrative
Grade: 23
Salary:  $90,882 – $105,568
FLSA:  Exempt
Issued:   June 1999
Revised: 9-97; JA-98; 7-02; 1-03; 7-04; 5-06; 4-10, 5-16

This position is open until filled; however, for optimum consideration, please submit application and required materials by Friday, June 30, 2017. 

Application Process: Complete online application by clicking on the “Apply” link shown above or at www.rockvalleycollege.edu/employment; include cover letter and current resume. Offer to hire cannot be extended without official transcripts.
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Reporting Relationships
Reports to:Direction is received from the College President.
Supervision Exercised: Functional and administrative supervision is exercised over exempt, non-exempt and student workers.

Job Summary 
The Vice President of Human Resource Services is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the Human Resources Department while managing routine departmental functions in an efficient and effective manner. Central to this position is to understand and foster an organizational climate of a learner-centered college, one that values its faculty and staff members and dedicates itself to a rigorous academic environment and an inclusive climate for students and employees.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, employee relations, staff development, collective bargaining, compensation, supporting the recruitment and selection processes, classification, performance management, and benefits administration services.  Ensure compliance in the interpretation of laws and regulations and advise the college’s administration, faculty and staff on regulations, policies and procedures. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Related duties may be assigned.

• Leads the development and implementation of faculty and staff development. Assesses skill, competency and attitudinal gain as a result of participation in development programs.
• Leads college actions to embrace diversity in hiring practices and create a welcoming and accepting climate for staff diversity. Oversees ADA compliance and EEO compliance and may serve as Chief ADA and EEO compliance officer.
• Establishes a climate within Human Resources that is responsive to employee performance and well being by fostering excellence, development, and mutual respect.
• Ensures the development and currency of a manual of college policies and procedures.
• Recommends the selection of and coordination of third party administrator for health insurance, life insurance carriers, stop-loss insurance, and other employee benefits.
• Prepares collective bargaining strategies, participates in negotiations as assigned, provides interpretation of, and monitors the effective administration of collective bargaining contracts.
• Responsible for the implementation of the college’s performance management evaluation system. Investigates and makes recommendations concerning employee grievances and complaints, and on violations of employee policy and/or procedure. Arranges mediation for employee conflict resolution.
• Ensures confidentiality and discretion in all personnel matters.
• Responsible for timely and accurate mandated employee-related reporting, including state, federal and college reports to the President, Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
• Directs and coordinates all human resource record keeping activities in accordance with law;
• Oversees the maintenance, accuracy, and appropriate use of personnel records and confidential information.
• Ensures the college’s compliance with Federal and State mandated labor relation laws.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors budget to support the human resource needs of the college.
• Oversees the development and successful implementation of financial plans, strategic plans, and performance management reporting for areas supervised.
• Manages all personnel functions for assigned areas, including but not limited to: hiring, evaluating, developing, training, retention and dismissal of staff.
• Reviews the functional organization of supervised areas to promote optimal services and operational efficiency.
• Serves on appropriate college committees.
• Regular attendance is expected.
• Using tact and courtesy, the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business, Human Resource Management or related field.  Minimum of seven years experience in labor relations, recruiting, compensation, training and development, benefits administration, and policy development and implementation. Minimum of five years of supervisory experience. Knowledge in labor relations, supervision, employment law, and basic human resources functions. Proven record as a leader and manager who can provide strategic and creative direction while balancing the resources and funding requirements necessary to achieve strategic goals. Proven ability to work successfully with disparate groups of people in a team setting. Demonstrated record of leadership and experience in problem solving in a complex organization. Proven ability to effectively and accurately communicate complex concepts and information to general audience orally and in writing. Hands-on experience with various office computer applications and database management. Cooperative, productive team member. Knowledge of and commitment to the community college mission.