Associate Director of Human Resources - SUNY Orange
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Job Description:The Associate Director of Human Resources is essential in advancing the institution's strategic objectives by managing and enhancing HR functions. This role involves overseeing HR operations, developing policies, and ensuring adherence to employment laws and regulations pertinent to the higher education sector. Key responsibilities include managing Unemployment and Workers' Compensation, amending and creating job descriptions, and handling recruitment and staffing. The Associate Director will also ensure compliance with Title IX and Title VI, as well as federal, state, and local employment laws, while developing, implementing, and updating HR policies and procedures following best practices in higher education. Collaboration with academic and administrative departments will be crucial to foster a positive workplace culture and promote employee engagement and development. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Requirements:Education Required: Bachelor's degree or higherExperience Required: Minimum of five years of experience working in a Human Resource environment that is responsible for benefit administration, recruitment, employee relations, performance evaluation, compliance, employee training and HRIS systems.Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:* Five or more years' experience in a supervisory, managerial, or administrative role.* Experience in a community college or Higher Education* PHR, SPHR or SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP certification.* Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationship with supervising personnel, co-workers, all college employees and the public.* Ability to manage multiple projects.* Ability to present complex information and data in coherent fashion* Must be able to travel between the college's two campuses and other sites.* Bilingual Skills.Additional Information:Deadline for Applying: January 3, 2025Position begins: Mid to late January 2025Salary: $65,000 to $98,000 commensurate with experience.SUNY Orange offers a competitive benefits package which includes:* Excellent low-cost health insurance* Generous leave policy (including Winter and Spring Breaks)* Tuition Reimbursement* Retirement Plans* Retiree Health Insurance* Supplemental Insurance* Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibleOrange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) ###-####, ...@sunyorange.edu.Application Instructions:Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:* Cover Letter* Resume* References: Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.* Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:* How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career?* How would you bring that insight into your position at the college?Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Orange Employment Account to check your completed application.