Director, Human Resources

Job DetailsJob Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK 73008Position Type: Staff Full-TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Full Time / Salary / Exempt  WORK SCHEDULE Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, after hours expected JOB SUMMARY The Director of Human Resources provides strategic human resources leadership and direction for the university’s comprehensive human resources functional areas including compensation and benefits administration, position control, recruitment and employment services, training and development, employee relations, compliance, and human resources information systems.  Also, the Director will serve as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. The Director is responsible for the development and implementation of new policies, services, and programs to meet the needs of the campus community.  RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions: Hire, train, support, and empower department employees: Assistant Director and Human Resource/Payroll Specialist. Compensation Administration – Assist the Vice President for Business and Finance in developing the compensation portion of the annual budget.  Maintain position control and administer salary adjustment changes within prescribed budgetary guidelines.  Benefit Administration - Develop and administer Human Resources and benefit policies and programs promoting industry best practices.  Seek to maximize benefits at both competitive and affordable levels. Actively manage and maintain University relationships with Retirement plan fiduciary consultant and provider , health insurance broker, and other benefit provider relationships. Employment – Responsible for recruiting, hiring processes, and coordinating employment on-boarding of new employees.  Employee Development – Establish and maintain human resource development programs including formal training and employee development activities.  Actively seek and implement training opportunities to address campus staff improvement needs specifically focusing on supervisor training and support. Designs, implements, and manages a performance management and evaluation process for all staff. Employee Relations – Act as employee relations officer, manage dispute resolution.  Counsel employees regarding workplace issues.  Counsel and assist supervisors in effectively managing employees.  Coordinate the university’s staff recognition program. Compliance – Maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements, advise the VP for Business and Finance, and ensure university compliance in implementation and reporting.  Develop, maintain and publish clear Human Resources policies, employee and management training resources, and other communications as appropriate. Technology – Ensure full and efficient use of the university’s human resources information system including sophisticated use of the university reporting tools, understand and own human resource data integrity and accuracy, and continually enhance system support campus-wide.  Ensure confidentiality and safety of all personnel records in compliance with applicable state and federal rules and regulations. Reporting. Manage and lead university Retirement plan reporting. Manage reporting to external agencies on behalf of the university: IPEDS, General Church of the Nazarene, Nazarene Business Officers, CUPA, NACUBO, and others as assigned. Liaison with University Staff Council and coordinate the work of the University Benefit Committee. Staff and support Board of Trustees Retirement Plan committee. Serve as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. The University has a designated Title IX Coordinator (the Executive Vice President). In addition, the University has also designated Deputy Title IX Coordinators who, together with the Title IX Coordinator, will coordinate the University’s efforts to comply with Title IX. The duties of the Deputy Coordinator will include, knowing the requirements of Title IX, Understanding the Title IX grievance procedures, participating in the investigation or coordination of Title IX complaints, preventing and addressing patterns of systemic problems related to Title IX, ensuring publications contain adequate contact information and notice of discrimination, and notifying and training staff and faculty on Title IX. Engenders trust and inspire confidence in university leadership and direction with current and future employees, students, and other external constituencies. Represents Southern Nazarene University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, and the community we serve.  Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and SNU. Interacts with a high degree of care and focuses on offering the highest levels of customer service. Handles all information with tact and discretion; recognizes and protects the confidential nature of university business to ensure both individual and institutional ethics and integrity. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsRequired Qualifications: Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.   As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration or closely related field.  Minimum 3 years of experience in human resources related areas with increasingly responsible positions including the following areas:  employee relations, compensation job analysis, recruitment and placement, Title IX coordination, employee benefits administration, training and staff development, policies and procedures, systems and records, and employee communications. Minimum 2 years supervisory experience. Ability to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Office and the technological capacity to become proficient in utilizing University human resource information systems and reporting tools (Colleague, Laserfiche, Paycom, etc.). Knowledge of and strong commitment to the Wesleyan-Arminian theological foundation of the Church of the Nazarene; Demonstrated commitment to the fundamental values of service to others, community, and diversity; Demonstrated commitment to process improvement, fostering collaborative relationships and promoting university mission; Project and uphold the highest ethical standards and have demonstrated leadership ability and excellent oral and written communication skills; Interacts with warm interpersonal skills; is approachable by and sincerely interested in people from a wide variety of backgrounds; Must be enthusiastic self-starter with strong time management and multi-tasking skills; Ability to exercise good business judgment and made sound choices; Strong supervisory and coaching skills; Experience with project management, publications, external relations and policy articulation and implementation; Strong analytical and organizational skills; Ability to operate in a highly confidential manner and with minimal supervision; Physical Requirements: Ability to interact verbally in person, over the telephone and via written and electronic media. Ability to spend long periods of time at a computer station. General lifting to 25 pounds Preferred Qualifications: 5 years of experience as outlined above Master’s degree in business administration, management, human resources, or closely related field. PHR/SPHR certification Supervision Received: Receives supervision and work assignments from the Vice President, Business and Finance, although the president may provide work direction. Supervision Exercised: Responsible for the coordination of work assignments for staff direct reports and student employees. Apply Online for this position at Southern Nazarene Careers Benefits Generous benefit structure including family health insurance plan (shared cost), long term disability, dental insurance, group life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.