Director of Human Resources

Job Description

This full-time, 12-month exempt position reports to the college president, serves on the College Cabinet/Leadership Team, and is located at the John Wood Community College (JWCC) campus in Quincy, Illinois.

Essential Functions

This position directs the college’s human resource programs and services. These duties include providing information and serving as a resource to others, achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing, and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines.

• Develops, implements, reviews, and/or administers College HR functions, programs, policies, and procedures related to recruitment, selection, retention, benefits administration, performance management, employee relations, legal compliance, and other human resources policies and procedures.
• Manages the College’s HR operations and programs; work includes supervising and monitoring work performed by staff; identifying, negotiating, and contracting with vendors; planning and revising programs, including those related to recruitment, compensation, and training; and providing HR expertise to employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensures HR operations, processes, and programs comply with Federal and State laws and regulations and College policies and procedures by addressing complaints/grievances, investigating policy violations, and addressing/recommending actions.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents a variety of reports, plans, and correspondence, using general knowledge and subject matter expertise, to facilitate HR operations and ensure compliance with laws and regulations; work may also include overseeing the maintenance of and/or updating and maintaining human resources information systems and databases.
• Participate in the collective bargaining processes to assist in the negotiation of labor agreements.
• Advises administrators on personnel issues.
• Responsible for the budget of the Human Resources Department.
• Advises the President and Executive Council on HR matters.
• Serves as a liaison to the Personnel Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Serves on college standing committees (e.g., Professional Development, Strategic Planning).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Three or more years of progressive Human Resources and management experience. Knowledge of HR systems and databases. Strong analytical skills and experience with developing and reporting on HR metrics. Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills. Conflict resolution skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other college and community members, displaying cultural competence and emotional intelligence.

Desired Qualifications

A master’s degree in human resources, experience in human resource management in a higher education setting, SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification, and experience in change management and organizational development. Negotiation and Labor Relations experience.

Standard On Site Work Schedule

Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

SALARY

Commensurate with the College’s pay scale

BENEFITS

JWCC offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance, vacation, sick days, personal days, paid holidays, tuition waivers for employees and dependent family members, and State University Retirement System.

APPLICATION

Candidates will need to have the following information or materials available to complete the application:

1. A letter of application (not to exceed five pages) that succinctly addresses the following three questions and demonstrates how the candidate’s experience and professional qualifications prepare them to serve as the Director of Human Resources/Chief Human Resource Officer of John Wood Community College.

• What are the three most pressing challenges in recruiting and retaining quality employees, and how does your experience relate to addressing them?
• What is your experience with HR software, and describe the importance of technology in supporting HR functions across the organization?
• What role does the Director of HR/Chief Human Resource Officer have in supporting student success?

2. A current resume, including an email address and cellular telephone number and five to seven years of work history.

3. A list of five references: if possible, please include at least one supervisor, one direct report, and one faculty and/or staff members from current and former employers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying for a job, please submit a request to hr@jwcc.edu.