Strategic Leadership:
- Serves as a key strategic advisor to the President and the executive leadership team, providing insights on workforce trends and organizational effectiveness.
- Develops and executes HR strategies that drive institutional excellence and support long term growth that support the College mission, strategy, and objectives.
- Participates as HR executive at several committees of the Board of Trustees and on various College committees, providing reports, recommendations, and strategic counsel on workforce matters.
- Serves as an active member of the President's Cabinet and on the Executive Leadership Council.
- Research and recommend the creation and revision of College Human Resources policies and regulations.
Employee Relations, Labor Relations, & Collective Bargaining:
- Oversees employee relations and provides guidance on performance management, conflict resolution, and professional growth opportunities.
- Serves as the primary College liaison for all collective bargaining negotiations and labor relations, ensuring fair and effective resolutions.
- Administers and oversees labor agreements, including grievance administration, and ensures compliance with Board policies related to salary, employment terms, and working conditions.
- Meets regularly with Association leaders to resolve concerns proactively.
Talent Management & Organizational Development:
- Directs comprehensive talent management strategies, including recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
- Enhances workforce capabilities by implementing innovative training and development programs available in-person and online.
- Ensures compliance with state and federal laws by implementing and tracking annual compliance training.
Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards:
- Oversees and ensures adherence to compensation structures and programs for full-time employees.
- Administers hourly and adjunct compensation and time limitations to reduce liability risks.
- Oversees the implementation of all benefits programs. _
- Establishes and oversees employee recognition initiatives for administrative and staff employees.
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensures adherence to all federal, state, and local employment laws, including New Jersey Administrative Code and New Jersey Statutes Annotated.
- Ensures employee familiarity with appropriate laws through compliance training and supervisory training and communications.
- Partners with legal counsel to mitigate risks and uphold ethical HR practices.
Data-Driven Decision-Making:
- Oversee the management and optimization of HR information systems (HRIS) to ensure accurate and efficient data processing.
- Analyze HR data to provide strategic insights to support decision-making to improve organizational performance.
Budget & Resource Management:
- Develops, manages, and approves the Human Resources budget.
- Ensures the effective allocation of resources to support institutional priorities.
- Acts as a resource to the VPs and President regarding compensation and benefit expenses.
- Reviews proposals and makes recommendations for reclassifications and reorganizations.
HR Team Leadership:
- Selects, develops, mentors, and evaluates a team of HR professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, service, and continuous learning.
- Additional Responsibilities: Performs other related duties as assigned by the President to support the evolving needs of the institution.