Associate Vice President for Human Resources

Associate Vice President for Human Resources

Reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVP HR) is both a strategic and hands on position that has a critical role in the institution providing leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of quality-based integrated human resource programs and services. 

The AVP HR will have the demonstrated ability to create a collaborative environment that reflects operational effectiveness, superior customer service, and cultural alignment with institutional priorities.  The AVP is will oversee recruitment and retention, HR policies and procedures, compliance and risk management, compensation, employee relations, training and professional development, and benefits planning and administration, and will lead efforts to help create a workplace climate and culture that supports employees in pursuing outstanding work performance.

Direct Reports: HR University Partners (2)

Essential Functions

Job duties that must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, and may include comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this position. Being permitted or required to work from home at times due to forced majore events does not alter the essential function of an employee's job of working on campus.

Strategic Planning and Operational Effectiveness

• Provide strategic and organizational guidance to senior leaders on human resources issues.
• Serve as a trusted resource and confidante for senior leaders to discuss items that transcend the human resources function.
• Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
• Directs and oversees the management of the Human Resources function, ensuring that all services to client departments are effective, cohesive, and consistent with the needs and objectives of the various departments, as well as the University as a whole.
• Directly participates in executive planning and decision making for the division and the University; provides broad administrative leadership and coordination to the University Executive Administration.
• Evaluates departmental procedures to streamline and/or automate processes, improve customer service, reduce paper flow, and improve human resources data management; plans and implements changes as required.
• Develops and manages annual departmental budgets and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses.
• Recommends and participates in the development of University policies and procedures;

Organizational Design and Performance Management

• Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives; oversees recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff.
• Directs the University's staff recruitment and employment processes, ensuring that all local, state, and Federal laws, regulations, and standards are met and that the University is compliant with its equal opportunity policy.
• Develops staffing strategies and programs to identify internal and external talent for positions of increasing responsibility
• Researches and institutes planning models to identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps, and develop and administer programs to address those gaps.
• Directs the development of training and organizational development programs that address personal, professional, and organizational needs of University employees and departments.

Employee Relations  

• Maintain and promote a positive work atmosphere, in accordance with the University's mission and values.
• Provides direction and oversight in the development and implementation of employee relations strategies and programs designed to minimize and mediate workplace disputes, and to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensures open communications with staff organizations and faculty governing bodies.
• Responds to filed complaints in compliance with university grievance procedures.
• Review, authorize, plan and participate in employment terminations and in outplacement services as necessary.
• Experience with FMLA, ADA accommodations
• Oversee the coordination of Worker's Compensation leaves, the university's return to work program, and accommodation requests.

Total Rewards

• Provides strategic direction and oversight to the University's staff wage and salary programs; ensures regulatory compliance and competitive salary levels necessary to attract and retain qualified staff.
• Provide guidance on best practice and industry standards on the creation/revision of job descriptions; ensures job descriptions provide clarity, consistency, university-wide equity and adherence to university policy, as well as local, state, and federal compliance.
• Directs the administration of insurance, retirement, and other benefits programs; provide analysis for plan/benefit changes, and make informed recommendations to the VP of Finance/CFO.
• Evaluates and develops progressive benefit programs that provide motivation, incentives and rewards for effective performance and that create an employee-university partnership for the short and long-term health and welfare protection of employees and faculty.

Misc.

• Serve on committees
• Other duties as assigned

General Expectations

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed.  Employees must understand the mission and demonstrate the core values of the University. Additionally, demonstrate the ability to work with diverse personalities, and effectively with students, faculty, staff, and the public.  Employees are expected to follow and abide by all University policies, rules, regulations and guidelines.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in human resources or business management; MBA or equivalent business degree desired.  HRCI and/or SHRM certification and active membership in relevant professional associations preferred.

A minimum of ten years' experience in a progressively responsible human resources professional role required, preferably in higher education.

• Experience with organizational planning and strategy desired.
• Knowledge in training with the ability to evaluate staff and project development opportunities.
• Ability to create relevant systems and processes to ensure successful execution of projects and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills among a broad range of administrators, faculty, staff, and external contacts.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently, with little guidance; must possess sound judgment, ethical conduct, and business acumen.
• Ability to problem solve, and works with a philosophy of diversity and inclusion.
• Skilled at effectively facilitating training and orientation programs, benefit information sessions and employment legislation updates to employee and faculty audiences, and to provide one-on-one counseling on employment-related issues. 
• Knowledge of and ability to follow university policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations.

Language Ability

Must be able to effectively understand, read, write, print legibly, speak and do the following using the English language:  read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence.  It would help to be able to understand blueprints for furniture placement in renovated or new areas.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and ADP HR software/applications.

Certification/Licensure: (Specify preferred or required) HRCI and/or SHRM Certification preferred

Other important information

• Ability to travel, work outside of normal business hours, such as weekends, nights, etc.
• Ability to travel to other locations; work varied hours.

Should teleworking become necessary, employee must be willing and able to perform all parts of this job description while working from home, on campus or a combination, and be proficient or willing to become proficient in the technology needed to work remotely.

Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  To apply, submit resume and cover letter with desired salary to careers@bhmingliang.com.