Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

Functional Title: Director of Human Resources
Classification: Salary - Exempt
Division: Financial Affairs
Department: Business Office
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Primary Function: Develop and direct human resource services.

Major Duties: Performs highly advanced and/or managerial human resource work. Work involves directing, administering, and monitoring the development and operation of human resource management activities such as recruitment and job placement activities, benefits administration, employee relations, compensation, personnel policies, and training. Manages development of strategy and aligns HR objectives with university goals by performing the following duties directly or through appropriate management. 

Other Duties:

  • Supervise, manage, and may prioritize work assignments of human resource personnel to enhance HR functions, meet University objectives and employee needs.
  • Responsible for University compliance with Federal and State legislation pertaining to ADA, FMLA and other personnel matters.
  • Coordinate campus Title IX investigations.
  • Administer Workers Compensation program.
  • Review and make recommendations to executive management for improvement of University's policies, procedures, and practices on personnel matters and update the employee handbook as necessary.
  • Research wage and salary reports to determine competitive compensation and report to executive management on compensation strategies.
  • Manage recruitment and job placement efforts of the University and provide guidance to hiring managers through the selection process.
  • Monitor classification requirements to ensure compliance with FLSA regulations.
  • May conduct investigations, develop, or review documentation and coach managers in counseling employees toward problem resolution regarding performance management, progressive discipline, or involuntary separation of employment.
  • Consult with legal counsel as appropriate on personnel matters.
  • Evaluate the use of Human Resource Information System (HRIS) that meets University and personnel information needs.
  • Coordinate benefit activities with brokers, consultants, and insurance carriers.
  • Administer and communicate benefit information to campus community.
  • Balance insurance accounts and submit for monthly payment to Accounts Payable.
  • Generate reports for compliance purposes to regulatory agencies.
  • Create and implement HR procedures for department managers as it relates to staffing, compensation, and employee relations.
  • May assist with new hire orientation and provide information and assistance to employees regarding benefits and University policies.
  • Maintain, revise and update job descriptions as necessary.
  • Reviews performance evaluation program and monitors participation.
  • Plans and coordinates annual benefit enrollment responsibilities for eligible faculty and staff.
  • Meets with Controller to develop department goals, objectives, and information systems or necessary changes in relation to established goals.
  • Participate in staff or committee meetings, professional human resources associations and educational seminars.
  • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of applicable personnel related laws, state, and federal regulations.
  • Knowledge of compensation trends and practices.
  • Knowledge of job evaluation methods.
  • Strong conflict management and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to compile and prepare reports requiring attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate policies to executive management, managers, and employees.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment.
  • Ability to identify negative trends and recommend solutions.
  • Must be able to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
  • Knowledge of automated human resource information systems (HRIS).
  • The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is essential.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of bachelor’s degree and four (4) years job related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience that is directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities. SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP certifications are preferred.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

  • Be ambulatory around campus and in buildings.
  • Required to regularly sit and stand.
  • Frequently use wrist, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail, and picking up small objects.
  • Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
  • Required to lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 25+lbs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.