Director, Human Resources

We are seeking an experienced human resources director to join St. George’s University. In this position, you will p lay a key role  for SGU  on  all issues related to  staff human resources. You should be a proactive communicator and change agent, someone who can successfully balance employee needs with  organizational  objectives  and projects to create integrated solutions.  Th e  position ’ s  main focus  is  labor  relations and  hands-on  HR partnership with the university,  along with talent acquisition .

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior management and employees, developing programs to improve work relationships, build morale, enhance employee engagement and increase productivity and retention
• Suggest and lead new HR strategies that will better align with the university’s strategic plan
• Resolve complex employee and labor relations issues, addressing grievances thoroughly and in a timely manner, including conducting thorough and objective investigations with timely resolutions
• Ensure regulatory compliance pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees; collaborate with the legal department and outside counsel when necessary
• Lead Labor Relations discussions and union negotiations for SGU along with legal, finance and operations
• Analyze trends and metrics with the HR department through reporting and surveys
• Provide HR policy guidance to the university and train staff as needed
• Provide input on all talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, performance management, training and development, and succession planning
• Work closely with HR team and leadership to launch new programs and initiatives
• Oversee full cycle recruitment for all levels and temporary employees
• Train employees and HR staff on effective recruitment skills.
• Collaborate with peers and lead the staff talent acquisition team in developing new strategies and approaches to elevate recruitment results
• Develop and manage onboarding processes for staff in collaboration with HR colleagues as well as cross departmental teams and hiring teams to ensure seamless onboarding of new hires to the university.
• Build, maintain and execute exit surveys. Synthesize responses to provide recommendations and feedback on team culture, employee engagement and business process.
• Lead the development of goals for staff Human Resources to align with SGU values and priorities.
• Achieve buy-in from key stakeholders and decision makers for the successful implementation of project management.
• Develop plans to define goals, objectives, and key deliverables, including score, work plan, schedule, and communications and monitor the effectiveness of projects.
• Develop and manage timelines and leverage available resources to ensure timely and successful execution of projects.
• Lead selected program based special projects that require cross-functional engagement with key staff across the organization, and with external stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Provide senior management with project status updates and reporting and provide overall communication of goals, plans, progress, and results.
• Oversee staff benefits team and lead benefit negotiations for staff benefit plans
• Liaise with pension board and trustees on any potential changes or considerations needed to the plan.
• Oversee all wellness initiatives for staff in collaboration with HR colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

BS degree in Human Resources or related field

8-12 years of progressive HR experience with exposure to and experience in labor relations, employee relations, talent acquisition and benefits management

Excellent  i nterpersonal skills focusing on  cross functional collaboration 

Proven experience leading and developing teams 

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong technical skills in HR Systems as well as intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Proven ability to lead projects with a  hands- on and collaborative approach

Proven experience  in successfully  working with and presenting to all levels of management directly

Completed train ing in  and  experience in  personally managing Employee Relations and Investigations

Experience analyzing HR metrics and building action plans based on analysis of data

Experience training/presenting new programs and initiatives to  small or  large groups

Thorough knowledge of labor relations in Grenada

Strong  understanding of all HR  Centers of Excellence.

Knowledge of  best practices for HR  in Higher Education  is a plus

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This job operates in a  quiet and  professional office environment ,  with the potential for  frequent interruptions.

Th e  role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets.

Hours and Travel

A typical work week is 40 hours Monday through Friday, with flexible start, lunch break, and end of day

Flexible hours may be r equired to implement initiatives and execute deliverables

Weekend  and/or evening  work will be as required

T ravel  may be required for  this position

St. George's University (SGU) is a leading center of international medical education, drawing students and faculty from 140 countries to the island of Grenada, in the West Indies. SGU has helped change lives through its more than 21,000 alumni, which include physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and public health and business professionals across the world.