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Lakeshore College seeks an Executive Director of Human Resources to lead the HR department, overseeing recruitment, compensation, payroll, and employee relations. This strategic leadership role requires a Master's degree and 8-9 years of experience, with a focus on compliance, policy development, and fostering a positive work environment. The position offers comprehensive benefits and is managed through MRA.
Key Highlights
Provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Human Resources department.
Responsible for recruitment, compensation, benefits, payroll, employee records, and employee relations.
Requires a Master's degree and 8-9 years of related experience, with leadership experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight of the Human Resources department including recruitment, compensation and benefits, payroll, employee records, and other employer related needs.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the Vice President of Administration.
Coach and advise managers on employee relations, performance, and other concerns; serve as a mediator.
Coordinate employee performance improvement plans.
Ensure the seamless integration of new hires through the administration of HR onboarding processes.
Lead personnel services budgeting process; working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Administration.
Develop the annual HR budget, providing justification when needed.
Review and compare actual results to planned budgetary performance.
Actively participate in internal committees.
Represent the college from an HR perspective within the college, community, state, and region, including the WTCS Human Resources group.
Actively participate in the Incident Management Team serving as the HR lead.
Provide support for organizational changes and succession planning.
Partner at all levels to build organizational capacity to meet current and evolving needs, strategic directions, mission, and goals.
Maintain a positive working environment for all employees through employee relations services and strategies, employee activities, recognition programs, and other related employee services.
Identify and implement employee engagement best practices.
Coordinate the Human Resources department planning to support the needs of the college.
Ensure all human resource policies are communicated clearly and administered in a fair and equitable manner.
Partner with diversity and inclusion efforts to integrate diversity and inclusion strategies into human resources plans to support an inclusive culture and align with organizational initiatives and goals.
Review and provide direction on positions and wage alignment to support department restructuring and position changes.
Ensure alignment with Compensation Administrative Guidelines.
Oversee and coordinate the job evaluation process and ensure updates are made as needed to job descriptions, salary schedules, etc.
Develop personnel reports and communications for the Board.
Direct and coordinate the communication strategy for the Human Resources office.
Conduct and participate in salary and benefit surveys; analyze survey results and impact on college compensation and benefit structures and practices.
Conduct analysis of wages to evaluate internal equity, external competitiveness, and legal compliance.
Keep current in the occupational field to include new developments in concepts, practices, and regulations.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws pertaining to all human resources matters.
Develop and maintain human resources college policies and procedures.
Serve as the College’s Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action, staff ADA, and Title IX (staff deputy).
Direct all stakeholders of the Five-Year Affirmative Action Plan including subsequent years.
Oversee the fulfillment of human resources related open records requests.
Oversee and direct all civil rights compliance issues.
Review and ensure maintenance of personnel files as needed.
Responsible for the direction, coordination, supervision, and performance management of team members.
Set clear expectations by establishing roles, responsibilities and setting goals for team members.
Monitor and assess performance, hold team members accountable, and provide ongoing feedback.
Provide guidance and support through training, mentoring, and open communication.
Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive college operations.
Address and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise in a timely manner.
Foster a positive and productive work environment encouraging teamwork and recognizing achievements.
Develop team members by identifying strengths, creating development plans, and offering growth opportunities.
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually
Professional development and growth opportunities
7.2% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar
403(b) and 457 retirement savings options
College paid life and disability insurance
Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts
Onsite fitness center and walking path
Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave
Onsite wellness screenings
Relocation assistance available
15 days of vacation
9 days of sick time
6 days of personal leave
10 holidays
One-week winter break
Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events
Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars
Common Read events
Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs
Identity theft protection
“Dress for your day”
Employee recognition and appreciation events
Campus closed six Fridays during the summer
Nice to Have
HR-related certification such as SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR
Job Description
Benefits
PLEASE NOTE: Lakeshore College is partnering with MRA to fulfill this opportunity. Prospective candidates should not submit their application directly to Lakeshore College. Please click the following like to complete the application via the MRA website: https://mra.applytojob.com/apply/Ja86GIDlwT/Executive-Director-Of-Human-Resources
Full-time Benefits
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually | Professional development and growth opportunities
7.2% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar | 403(b) and 457 retirement savings options
College paid life and disability insurance | Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts
Onsite fitness center and walking path | Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave
Onsite wellness screenings I Relocation assistance available
Lakeshore also offers generous paid time off starting with 15 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time, 6 days of personal leave,
10 holidays, and a one-week winter break.
Additional Perks
Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events | Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars
Common Read events | Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs | Identity theft protection
“Dress for your day” | Employee recognition and appreciation events
Campus closed six Fridays during the summer
Benefits begin the first of the month coinciding with or following hire.
For additional information on our vast array of benefits, read through our benefits guide.
Overview
PLEASE NOTE: Lakeshore College is partnering with MRA to fulfill this opportunity. Prospective candidates should not submit their application directly to Lakeshore College. Please click the following like to complete the application via the MRA website: https://mra.applytojob.com/apply/Ja86GIDlwT/Executive-Director-Of-Human-Resources
POSITION SUMMARY: The Executive Director of Human Resources provides leadership and oversight of the Human Resources department including recruitment, compensation and benefits, payroll, employee records, and other employer related needs to support the college and employees. Provide an exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external customers throughout every interaction.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned):
(50%) Strategic HR Leadership and Employee Relations
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the Vice President of Administration.
- Coach and advise managers on employee relations, performance, and other concerns; serve as a mediator.
- Coordinate employee performance improvement plans.
- Ensure the seamless integration of new hires through the administration of HR onboarding processes.
- Lead personnel services budgeting process; working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Administration.
- Develop the annual HR budget, providing justification when needed. Review and compare actual results to planned budgetary performance.
- Actively participate in internal committees.
- Represent the college from an HR perspective within the college, community, state, and region, including the WTCS Human Resources group.
- Actively participate in the Incident Management Team serving as the HR lead.
- Provide support for organizational changes and succession planning.
- Partner at all levels to build organizational capacity to meet current and evolving needs, strategic directions, mission, and goals.
- Maintain a positive working environment for all employees through employee relations services and strategies, employee activities, recognition programs, and other related employee services.
- Identify and implement employee engagement best practices.
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- Coordinate the Human Resources department planning to support the needs of the college.
- Ensure all human resource policies are communicated clearly and administered in a fair and equitable manner.
- Partner with diversity and inclusion efforts to integrate diversity and inclusion strategies into human resources plans to support an inclusive culture and align with organizational initiatives and goals.
- Review and provide direction on positions and wage alignment to support department restructuring and position changes.
- Ensure alignment with Compensation Administrative Guidelines.
- Oversee and coordinate the job evaluation process and ensure updates are made as needed to job descriptions, salary schedules, etc.
- Develop personnel reports and communications for the Board.
- Direct and coordinate the communication strategy for the Human Resources office.
- Conduct and participate in salary and benefit surveys; analyze survey results and impact on college compensation and benefit structures and practices.
- Conduct analysis of wages to evaluate internal equity, external competitiveness, and legal compliance.
- Keep current in the occupational field to include new developments in concepts, practices, and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws pertaining to all human resources matters.
- Develop and maintain human resources college policies and procedures.
- Serve as the College’s Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action, staff ADA, and Title IX (staff deputy).
- Direct all stakeholders of the Five-Year Affirmative Action Plan including subsequent years.
- Oversee the fulfillment of human resources related open records requests.
- Oversee and direct all civil rights compliance issues.
- Review and ensure maintenance of personnel files as needed.
- Responsible for the direction, coordination, supervision, and performance management of team members.
- Set clear expectations by establishing roles, responsibilities and setting goals for team members.
- Monitor and assess performance, hold team members accountable, and provide ongoing feedback.
- Provide guidance and support through training, mentoring, and open communication.
- Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive college operations.
- Address and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise in a timely manner.
- Foster a positive and productive work environment encouraging teamwork and recognizing achievements.
- Develop team members by identifying strengths, creating development plans, and offering growth opportunities.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline required.
- Eight to nine years of related occupational experience required, with leadership experience strongly preferred.
Certifications, Licensure, Registration
- HR-related certification such as SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of Lakeshore’s mission, vision, and strategic direction.
- Familiarity with different leadership styles and techniques.
- Deep understanding of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training and development and performance management.
- Knowledge of labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
- Strong critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Effective leadership and team building skills.
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- Adapt quickly to new and changing technology.
- Perform work accurately and thoroughly, with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.
- Work independently, as part of a team and/or with minimal supervision.
- Present self in a professional, ethical and respectful manner at all times.
- Use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks, maintaining deadlines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students and all stakeholders.
- Lead, inspire and motivate a team to achieve departmental and college goals.
- Flexibility to adapt to and manage through changing environments.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work environment may require multi-tasking.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Employment conditional on completion of a Background Information Disclosure (BID) with the results acceptable to the College.
PLEASE NOTE: Lakeshore College is partnering with MRA to fulfill this opportunity. Prospective candidates should not submit their application directly to Lakeshore College. Please click the following like to complete the application via the MRA website: https://mra.applytojob.com/apply/Ja86GIDlwT/Executive-Director-Of-Human-Resources
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