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Human Resources Executive Director [ID: 941]
Position Summary:

Leads the Human Resources Department towards achieving the HR Vision to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing employees and model the college’s values.

Responsible for designing, implementing and managing all Human Resources initiatives and programs to meet the long term strategic vision and mission of the college while promoting a healthy organizational culture, enhancing employee experience, managing risk and protecting the college’s brand and reputation.

  • These programs include: Federal, State and Local Compliance, Departmental budget, Employee Communication, Employee Complaints and Investigations, Benefits & Wellness, Employee Training and Professional Development, Onboarding and Recruiting functions.
  • Reports to Vice President, Administrative / Business Services & Information Technology

 

Essential Duties

  1. Develops and executes HR strategy college-wide;
  2. Implements HR strategies by establishing department processes, policies and accountabilities;
  3. Directly or indirectly consults and advises campus wide executives, leadership and administrators on a wide variety of sensitive personnel issues (e.g. discipline, hiring, promotions, investigations, return to work, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in effective decision-making and enforcing relevant policies, procedures and regulations;
  4. Must be able to effectively coach/ mentor the HR team, as well as managers across the college.
  5. Mentors and develops HR managers and staff to provide progressive and innovative solutions for HR customers.
  6. Delegates as appropriate and is accountable for all responsibilities, performance and behaviors of all HR team members.
  7. Responsible for preparation and analysis of data for distribution various reports on HR metrics to ensure college wide people needs are met while mitigating legal and brand risk;
  8. Utilizes HRIS data and technology to enhance and measure the results of staff, practices and programs;
  9. Researches information required to manage projects including reviewing relevant policies, current practices, staffing requirements, financial resources, etc. for the purpose of developing new programs/services; ensuring compliance with legislative requirements; securing general information for planning, and/or responding to requests;
  10. Serves on college-wide leadership committees and is seen as a Trusted Advisor;
  11. Directs a proactive, progressive team whose focus is the college’s brand and reputation.
  12. Ability to communicate, verbal and written, at all levels encouraging transparency with all stakeholders.
Compensation: $98,763.47 - $148,145.20

Requirements:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field to assigned area, preferably in Human Resources, is required
  • Certification as Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM- Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or other advanced work highly desirable
  • Masters in HR, Business or Related field is preferred

Experience:

  • Ten (10) years of Human Resource Management experience, two of which must have been at the managerial level in a comprehensive human resource management function.
  • Must be a knowledgeable, skilled and experienced HR professional, capable of analyzing challenges and formulating advice for senior leaders to consider and rely upon.
  • State or college work experience background preferred


*An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

  • Leadership principles (expert level)
  • Human resource program management principles and practices (expert level)
  • Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
  • Employee relations principles and practices (expert level)
  • Employee complaint and investigations practices
  • Mathematical and statistical principles
  • Research, data, and report presentation techniques
  • Budgeting principles
  • Recordkeeping principles
  • Computers and related software applications

Skills:

  • Ability to effectively communicate upward in a succinct and timely manner on a regular basis
  • Monitoring and evaluating employee’s knowledge, skills and abilities
  • Prioritizing and assigning employee work and deadlines
  • Implementing accountability terms and metrics for all employees, coordinators, leads, supervisors and managers within the HR department
  • Managing a comprehensive human resource program
  • Applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
  • Presenting information to leadership and executives
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Developing and administering budgets
  • Using a computer and related software applications
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general employee base, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction
  • Must be organized and sufficiently detail-oriented to handle requests and resolve issues without relying on senior leaders to become involved

Physical:

  • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
  • Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

License:

None.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary. 

Potential Frequency

 1.

Directs staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

Daily

25%

2.

Directs and oversees the development and implementation of human resource operations and services, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating short- and long-term goals, programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; allocating resources; and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.

Daily

25%

3.

Advises leadership, management and employees regarding employee challenges and human resources policies and procedures and lawful employment practices.

Daily

40%

4.

Prepares and manages departmental and project budgets; forecasts staffing, equipment, and material expenses for budget planning; monitors and controls expenditures; and adjusts budget items as needed.

Daily

5%

5.

Prepares, maintains, and approves a variety of operational records and reports including personnel records, benefits summaries, and financial reports.

Daily

5%

6.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required

 

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.