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FLSA Designation
EXEMPT |
| Date Issued: |
2004-06-23 |
Department: |
Human Resources Office |
| Title: Director of Human Resources |
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| Function and Responsibility |
| Under administrative direction and general supervision from the Vice President for Business and Finance to plan, develop, implement, direct and administer all aspects of the University's personnel and payroll functions. Reporting directly to the President, act as the University's Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. |
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| Duties and Responsibilities |
Coordinate employment activities, to include posting job openings, preparing formal advertisements and announcements, disseminating recruiting material, processing applications and maintaining log and flow charts; supervise orientation of new employees, process probationary reviews, employee evaluations and terminations.
Direct the preparation of classification schedules, job descriptions and specifications, as well as conduct rate surveys; maintain wage scales; serve as chair on ESP classification appeal committee.
Direct the administration of staff benefit programs, process monthly billings and serve as resource person on staff benefits; coordinate activities between the University and insurance carriers; assist employees with claims problems.
Direct claims administration and maintain records for unemployment and worker's compensation claims, and assist in unemployment and worker's compensation appeals and hearings.
Coordinate and develop training and other staff development activities, schedule seminars, and direct social activities such as the retirement and service awards ceremony.
Write, update and issue procedures, and maintain the University's Procedures Manual; review and update personnel procedures in the manual and assist supervisors in maintaining consistent interpretation and administration of personnel policies; counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programs, and on University rules and regulations.
Perform research projects as assigned by the Vice President for Business and Finance.
Advise on ESP and Faculty contract administration issues. Maintain records of union activities as required by contract; assist supervisors in maintaining consistent interpretation and administration of the contract; provide reports required by the contract and information required for negotiations. Serve as liaison for ESP bargaining union, leading special conferences and grievance hearings as required.
Advise on Administrative/Professional staff issues.
Supervise the development and maintenance of a system to collect, classify, analyze, and disseminate employment information as needed by the University, or for external reporting needs; to prepare and process employment and personnel reports and surveys; to audit and maintain personnel files on all new staff and faculty.
Review and maintain student classification and wage rate system; review administration and development of policies and procedures and the manual for student employment, including job assignments and payroll processing of all student employees, and the maintenance of student employment records.
Supervise the operation of the Payroll Office to assure accurate and timely pay for employees and agencies; monitor report preparation and other payroll activities; assist with computer upgrades if necessary.
Determine and administer technology needs for functional area including training, software and hardware. Train staff to use the human resources system as needed.
Monitor and coordinate all aspects of the University's affirmative action program; update the affirmative action plan to assure compliance with state and federal laws; implement and monitor internal audit and reporting systems to measure affirmative action program effectiveness to determine where progress has been made and where further action is needed; assist in compiling information for surveys, reports and investigations regarding the University's affirmative action/non-discrimination policies; provide advice and assistance to staff members regarding possible discrimination because of race, creed, national origin, religion, non-relevant physical or mental disability, sex and age; to act as grievance officer, investigate and make recommendations concerning complaints filed by employees or students, including charges of sexual harassment and discrimination in employment.
Perform related duties as assigned.
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| Qualifications |
| Bachelor's degree and five to eight years of experience in personnel or related work; knowledge of management principles, practices, methods, and techniques; knowledge of civil rights and employment laws; skill in dealing with others in person-to-person relationships; tact in dealing with the public; ability to maintain confidentiality and make decisions; independent judgement and initiative required. |
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| Physical and Mental Demands |
| Adequate physical fitness to be able to sit and concentrate for long periods of time; use of fine motor skills to operate computer equipment; problem solving ability; ability to understand and work with numbers; ability to see, hear, and speak with or without the use of aids to perform normal office tasks. |
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