Director Of Human Resources (People & Culture)

Description

Function:

The Director ofPeople & Culture (Human Resources) is the guardian and champion of Stephens College culture and is responsible for and lead all aspects of Human Resources for Stephens College including developing strategies to ensure that HR initiatives and programs such as recruitment, onboarding, team-building and recognition, professional development, performance management, and employee benefits  - along with other College initiatives that echo and embed into the College's culture, values, and purpose into our daily operations. The Director will also draft policies and develop metrics that track employee engagement and productivity. 

Reports To: Vice President for Finance and Administration

Responsibilities:

Employee Recruitment:

• Proactively manage resource allocations and maintain a competitive approach to recruiting and assimilating high-potential talent. Advise on people programs and processes to enhance talent attraction, retention, development, and succession.
• In coordination with Human Resources Partner and hiring managers, develop a recruiting strategy that meets current and future needs. 
• Serve as a strategic adviser to Senior Staff and other members of the management team primarily related to talent, organizational performance, and culture. 

Employee Benefits:

• Administers all College benefit programs.
• Recommends changes and adjustments to benefit plans.
• Interact with vendors and external partners to create and maintain relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Develops and maintains positive working relations and communication with benefit vendors, brokers, and consultants.

Employee Policies and Procedures:

• Gain an understanding of the organization and participate fully in many strategic deliberations and provide insightful thinking and problem solving on critical HR issues.
• Help build a culture of teamwork, accountability, openness, collaboration, and growth.
• Maintains official College-wide policy and procedure manual.
• Ensures policies and procedures follow federal and state law and regulations.
• Participates in hearings and investigations, as necessary.
• Serves as the College's Equal Employment Opportunity Employment officer.

Employee Relations:

• Develop comprehensive approaches to employee development, retention, and onboarding.
• Counsel, coach and guide managers and staff in addressing concerns and complaints.
• Provide HR guidance on special projects, HR analytics & reporting, talent reviews, training, change management, organizational design, diversity, and inclusion.
• Develop relationships with the employees and become someone who is sought for advice and counsel on HR, cultural, and organizational issues. Facilitate integration of diverse workgroups and cultures.
• Coach and mentor and develop leadership bench.
• Mediate employee relations and performance issues and provide counsel on appropriate methods of performance management.
• Serves as ex officio member of Staff Advisory Council.
• Coordinates and serves as member of employee recognition planning committee.
• Directs and coordinates the actions surrounding employee separations.

Leadership and Supervision:

• Role models and demonstrates leadership consistently with all team members across all levels.
• Provides leadership to the staff in the People Operations Department (Human Resources).
• Oversees graduate and student workers.
• Oversee employee payroll and related compliance and reporting by providing guidance and supervision for the Human      Resources Benefit Partner (Payroll and Benefits)

Other:

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities but an overall guide of the items. There may be times when you are responsible for other duties assigned that are not outlined above.

Relationships:  Continuous contact with various departments, supervisors, students, and co-workers to exchange information and explanation of rules, regulations, practices, or functions.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to stay focused, organize, plan, and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to perform well under stress and during change.
• Work is performed inside under normal office conditions.
• Work requires:
• Ability to lift/carry and push/pull a minimum of 15 lbs.
• Keying on a computer repeatedly during an 8-hour shift.
• Reaching/handling of various office equipment repeatedly during an 8-hour shift.
• Stoop/kneel to file.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request regarding the work environment and physical demands to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements (or Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred with 7 + years of relevant experience with at least 5 years of experience in leadership role. Certification in HR a plus. (Master's degree preferred). 
• Broad generalist background including coaching and counseling, performance management, employee involvement, teambuilding, as well as compensation and benefits. 
• Self-Starter who is comfortable working across teams and functions, able to drive focus, collaborative inputs, and agreement to plan.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects, prioritizing critical work and being accountable for results.
• Clear communication skills that can be effectively articulated in both written and oral forms across a diverse audience base. 
• Ability to lead and engage multifunctional teams with focus on delivering results.
• Creative problem solver who can incorporate new learnings into existing plans and act decisively and independently. Intellectual curiosity and rigorous analytical experience.
• Technology driven with both an understanding and desire to use technology to increase efficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Be a key driver of teamwork and a positive culture within the organization.

Stephens College is a women's college proudly located in downtown Columbia, MO, home to the University of Missouri and two private colleges with a total student population of about 40,000. Since our founding in 1833, we've been offering innovative, career-focused programs sound in the liberal arts with a focus on creative arts and sciences. We take a hands-on, experiential approach to education, making sure our students get both quality classroom instruction and external work experiences that complement their coursework. Stephens College prepares students to become leaders and innovators in a rapidly changing world. Graduate, online, and certificate programs are available to women and men as part of our commitment to lifelong learning. 

The college prides itself on fostering a close-knit faculty community and on providing a welcoming, learning-centered environment for students. The learning community is distinguished by small classes, close engagement with faculty, intellectual rigor, and dynamic programs of study that reflect the College's mission of lifelong learning. Stephens College contributes to the vibrant social and cultural climate which makes Columbia such a desirable place to live.

Stephens College does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status and all other classifications protected by law. Stephens College also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX or disability accommodations, any other concerns related to equity or noncompliance, or requests for a complete copy of the College's policy should be directed to the Stephens College Equity Compliance Team at equity@stephens.edu,  www.stephens.edu/equity or (573) 876-2321 or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at http://www.ed.gov/ocr