Job Description:Accepting applications through December 7th with an expected 2027 start date.PERKS & BENEFITS:- Full-time, year-round position. Annual salary: $95,000 - $110,000
- Multiple generous medical plans offered with employee and family coverage options and cash in-lieu option if waiving coverage, effective on first day.
- Employer-paid vision & dental with employee and family coverage options, effective on first day.
- Employer-paid employee life insurance.
- Employer-paid AD&D coverage.
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Multiple retirement plans offered, including through the state of Michigan, all with employer matching, effective on first day.
- 7+ paid holidays, eligible on first day.
- Paid time off and paid bereavement time offered, eligible on first day.
- Tuition waiver and reimbursement program for eligible employees and dependents.
- Employer-paid access to confidential employee assistance program for employee and/or dependents.
- Free access to gym, fitness center and home sporting events.
- On-site cafeteria
- College bookstore discount.
- Discounts on Luncheon Lectures and most Lifelong Learning programming hosted by Workforce & Continuing Education.
- And more!
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Human Resources Director is responsible for the College's staffing, workforce compliance training, benefits, compensation, labor relations, leave administration and employment programs including strategy, design, implementation, administration and compliance (including Title IX), with the goal of attracting, motivating, evaluating, developing and retaining the College's workforce. The Director develops, revises, implements and aligns the employee handbook policies with the College's mission, values, Board of Trustee policies, and ensures adherence to applicable labor, benefits and employment laws. The Director assists with an organizational design strategy aligning processes and people meet the goals of the College, including creating structure to encourage a safe and inclusive workplace. The Director supervises and directs the Human Resources Department staff.
DUTIES:- Leads the institution in developing, evaluating, and administering Human Resource policies and strategies within the College's Employee Handbook in accordance College's objectives and goals.
- Acts as Chairperson of the College's Benefits Advisory Committee responsible for selection, implementation and administration of the College's employee benefits programs including; medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending account administration and analysis in a fiscally responsible manner.
- Conducts benefit open enrollment, new hire benefits enrollment, change of status updates, COBRA continuation of benefits option upon termination and is the liaison for benefits providers and benefits consultants. Calculates and provides the overall annual benefits budget of the College.
- Partnering with benefits providers, publishes benefits disclosures, dependent disclosures, pharmacy plan disclosures and disseminates benefit plan information and enrollment options; providing enrollment updates to payroll for processing.
- Is a member of the institution's Retirement Planning Committee responsible for employee retirement education and is a voting member for retirement plan updates and recommendations provided by plan fiduciaries, ORS/MPSERS, ORP/TIAA, summary plan documents and legal updates.
- Manages the Employee Assistance Program services for employees and supervisors.
- Requires, develops and updates College job descriptions.
- Reviews and selects vendors, programs, and explores options to provide mandatory employee compliance training including but not limited to topics such as anti-hazing, sexual harassment, Title IX, anti-bullying, FERPA, violence in the workplace, safety and other topics required or recommended.
- Administers FMLA, paid and unpaid leaves, and coordinates benefits during leave, if applicable.
- Administers the sick bank and sick bank policies and is Chairperson of the sick bank committee(s).
- Responds to OSHA requests involving workplace safety. Assists with workplace safety investigations.
- Manages requests and engages individuals in the process of reviewing and approving workplace accommodation in accordance the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Coordinates and manages Workers' Compensation benefits and claims, treatment authorization, return to work and coordination with long term disability and workplace accommodations.
- Serves as Title IX Advisor to help assure NCMC compliance with Title IX and Clery Act administrative requirements.
- Follows workplace standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
- Monitors governmental laws and regulations relating to employees and recommend new procedures or changes to existing policies and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize liability.
- Recommends compensation strategies, administer pay structures, places new hires appropriately within salary ranges/grid and reports compensation adjustment to payroll for processing.
- Engages employees through coaching, counseling, conflict resolution and administers the disciple procedure for the College.
- Conducts exit interviews, arranges for payout of final compensation and benefits, time off balances and administers early and phased retirement options.
- Provides guidance regarding union contracts (CBAs) and labor relations with the Association of Faculty and Professional Services and the Association of Custodial, Maintenance and Office Staff. Administers the CBA components pertaining to Human Resources issues and grievance administration.
- Research and compiles various reports to provide workforce data needed for salary study processes, answering external surveys, internal requests, governmental and other reporting requirements.
- Develops, presents and administers the employee performance evaluation programs. Works with Deans to evaluate probationary and full-time faculty as listed in the AFPS Collective bargaining agreement.
- Hires, supervises and develops the Human Resources staff.
- Facilitates employment of international student workers and College international employees.
- Serves on other committees as assigned.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field.
- Five (5) years of progressive responsibility in human resources.
- Knowledge of processes relating to employment, evaluation, training and support of employees.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment and labor laws.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external constituencies.
- Ability to analyze complex issues and relationships and to provide direction and advice.
- Ability to counsel employees and supervisors about sensitive and confidential issues related to job performance, interpersonal relationships, grievances, and other related concerns.
- 3+ years' experience in benefits and compensation administration, including benefits open enrollments
- Experience working in a human resource or labor relations capacity in a unionized workplace.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Master's degree in human resources or active HRCI/SHRM certification
- Three (3) years supervisory experience.
- Three (3) years of experience in a higher education setting.
- Experience with Title IX or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act incidents and resolutions.
Additional Information:Application Instructions:APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Accepting applications through December 7th with expected 2027 start date.- Complete applications will be given first consideration and shall include:
- Work history
- Education information
- 3+ professional references
- Please also include an updated resume as well as cover letter.
- Unofficial (student) copies of all higher education transcripts are also required.
- Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
- Additional upload spots will be available for other related documentation, such as licenses or certifications.
