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Director of Human Resources

1 month ago

Amherst, Virginia, United States University of Massachusetts Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Human Resources for the College of Education plays a pivotal role in supporting the institution's social justice mission by overseeing and managing human resource functions. This position serves as the primary resource for the College regarding all matters related to University personnel policies and procedures, and serves as the primary liaison with the Provost's Office, central Human Resources, and other campus administrative offices relating to personnel matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement recruitment strategies to strengthen applicant pools and manage the personnel requisition process.
  • Provide guidance and training to search committee members on relevant recruitment processes and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and University search procedures.
  • Advise the Dean, Associate Deans, Chairs, and other managers on classification and compensation policies, guidelines, and procedures, and work with managers to develop clear, accurate, and results-oriented job descriptions for all positions.
  • Oversee the equity review process for the College and work with central HR to ensure that the compensation of the College's employees is competitive and meets strategic goals.
  • Review and approve all personnel paperwork, including requisitions, search records, offer and acceptance forms, personnel action forms, reappointments, sabbaticals, and other related documents.
  • Manage leave requests and accommodations requiring specialized attention, such as FMLA, PFML, ADA, parental leave, or worker's compensation.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Educational Technology to design and manage the faculty and staff on-boarding process, and design and manage the employee exit process, including the facilitation of exit interviews for faculty and staff.
  • Provide recommendations to the Dean and Chairs regarding ways to improve the on-boarding process and reduce turnover.
  • Support managers in supervising their employees, providing advice on how to communicate work expectations, establish performance goals, and conduct performance appraisals.
  • Counsel and advise the Dean, Associate Deans, Chairs, and other managers on ways to identify, address, and facilitate solutions for employee issues, and coordinate due process hearings and work with Labor Relations, Union Representatives, managers, and employees to resolve any issues.
  • Serve as a point person for staff who have inquiries or concerns about terms, benefits, or conditions of employment, and assist managers with conducting meetings to resolve grievances or employee complaints.
  • Work with the College's Staff Advocacy Group to assess College of Education training or workplace development needs and develop, implement, and manage appropriate trainings or development programs to fit the strategic goals of the College and University.
  • Work to create a diverse and inclusive workplace for all faculty, staff, and students, and monitor outcomes of all personnel practices to ensure that they are implemented fairly, reliably, and equitably to ensure that they do not have adverse impact on minority groups.
  • Maintain working knowledge of, and ensure adherence to, University, state, and federal human resources laws and policies as well as collective bargaining agreements relevant to the College of Education.
  • Oversee HR-related work performed by other College staff, manage efficient workflow for all HR work, and ensure confidentiality of HR processes.
  • Compile and analyze data, and create reports as required by the Dean, Associate Deans, Chairs, accreditation agencies, the Provost's office, Human Resources, external education organizations, and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Finance and Planning on organizational planning, pending personnel actions/issues, or other HR imperatives with a focus on financial impacts.
  • Communicate university policy changes to the Dean, Chairs, managers, and other stakeholders as procedures change or new policies are put into place, and ensure changes are implemented on schedule.
  • Work with the Staff Advocacy Group to facilitate community-building events and activities for faculty and staff in an effort to improve communication, relationships, and morale, and focus on initiatives of interest to staff, reduce turnover, and/or support a positive climate.
  • Safeguard and maintain confidential personnel records on behalf of the College.