This position directs the comprehensive human resources program and manages the activities of the institution's Human Resources Office that include staff training/development, planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and directing. This position will also oversee the transition of existing processes and procedures to Workday's Human Capital Management (HCM) platform. This includes the development of a new policies and procedures manual and the facilitation of staff training on the new system. Duties of this position are carried out with wide latitude, judgment, and discretion.
Job Functions
- Regularly reviews and revises human resources procedures and operations consistent with current laws and institutional policies; studies and evaluates current procedures and recommends changes including transitioning to Workday's Human Capital Management (HCM) platform
- Represents the Human Resources department in Institutional, Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS), and Workday meetings, ensuring alignment and compliance with LCC's policies.
- Develops and maintains affirmative action program.
- Establishes and implements short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
- Oversees integrity of records, reports, and logs to conform to EEOC regulations.
- Conducts various cost analysis, relative to human resources budgetary planning control.
- Serves as liaison with institute management and staff to discuss and resolve a variety of human resources issues such as staffing, reorganization, policy and rule interpretation, and related personnel issues.
- Plans, develops, and recommends new or revised human resource policies and programs to meet the operating needs of the institution and the needs of its employees.
- Analyzes and evaluates the impact of proposed legislation and rule changes; assists in the establishment of institutional human resources policies, rules, and procedures.
- Serves on institutional committees as representative of the Human Resources Department.
- Oversees collaborations with the Offices of Financial Aid, Payroll, and department supervisors for seamless student employment processes.
- Coordinates grievance panel nominations, hearing, and activities.
- Monitors unemployment claims and assists departments with appeals, performance appraisal programs, Workers' Compensation claims, and posting of position announcements, interview processes, and selection of employees.
- Complies with all institutional, federal, state, and audit reporting requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- In-depth knowledge of human resources processes, procedures, and documentation.
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state personnel laws, regulations, and public sector employment policies and procedures including EEOC laws and regulations
- Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution processes
- Ability to provide effective leadership, project management, and supervision
- Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
- Proficient in mastering Workday's Human Capital Management (HCM) platform and Microsoft Office Tools including Excel.