SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the President, the Executive Director of Human Resources is a key leadership position responsible for providing administrative leadership, management and oversight for all aspects of Human Resources functions in alignment with the College’s mission, vision, values and strategic direction. The Executive Director of Human Resources works collaboratively with executive team members and serves as a member of the President’s Advisory Team (PAT) for strategic planning and technical expertise.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads and oversees, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates all HR functions for the College in order to attract, retain and develop top talent to serve students and communities of the North Slope of Alaska. Initiatives and strategies include, but are not limited to benefits, policies, programs, processes, and systems.
Advises management on key initiatives and HR matters to ensure fair and equitable compliance with College policies and practices, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Interprets applicable employment laws and advise and coach those with supervisory responsibilities and staff on the application of those regulations. In coordination with the President, consults with legal counsel on HR matters as appropriate.
Oversees and implements the College’s recruitment initiatives to attract and retain top talent to meet the needs of Iisavik. Specific elements include, but are not limited to: advertising, application distribution, Hiring Committee formation, background checks, relocation, New Hire Orientation and Onboarding, and succession planning.
Responsible for providing HR training, onboarding for supervisors, faculty and staff.
Develops, builds, and oversees required training, continuing education and coaching structures for the institution.
Provides general HR assistance to employees, including policy and procedure information, employee development benefits, insurance case management, and advising, as appropriate.
Assists supervisors with employee development including corrective action, mediation, and effective evaluations.
Develops strategies and initiatives to enhance staff engagement and the overall employee experience.
Facilitates complaint resolution and grievance processes as needed.
Manages, analyzes, monitors, and designs strategies for the College’s compensation program consistent with Iisavik’s compensation philosophy, budget and market factors.
Oversees salary administration and position classification consistent with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Responsible for overseeing and administering the College’s benefits program, including health, life, and disability insurance, unemployment insurance, and Workers’ Compensation.
Supervises HR staff, partners with administration, and interacts with faculty, students and members of the community. Ensures that HR staff have the resources, knowledge and training needed to provide professional HR services.
Interacts effectively in a multicultural environment and engages in Iñupiaq cultural activities in the workplace.
Develops and manages the HR budget and approves invoices for payment.
Ensures that HR staff have the resources, knowledge and training needed to provide professional and consistent HR services with a high level of customer service.
Participates in appropriate professional development to maintain knowledge of current HR trends, practices, and regulations, including, but not limited to, employee relations, compensation, benefits, diversity issues, and employment legislation.
Oversees and administers pre-employment and post-accident drug screening.
Maintains HR and Safety records, ensures record accuracy through periodic audits, serves on the College’s Risk Management Team, and assists the Safety Coordinator with general safety matters, including accident prevention and job design.
Develops, prepares and maintains the Employee Handbook with a minimum annual review.
Develops, analyzes and conducts HR surveys and provides reports results as necessary.
Maintains and reviews HR online trainings which include annual required and optional trainings.
Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Serves as the Records Retention Officer – Oversees records retention and compliance for the entire college and ensures annual maintenance and review of records review.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
Leave - 16 paid holidays and up to 36 days of paid leave
Retirement - Ilisagvik College is a public employer whose employees contribute to the State of Alaska, Public Employees Retirement System.
Health Insurance - Ilisagvik College is self-insured and Meritain Health is the health insurance third party administrator. Ilisagvik College offers health insurance to our employees with a no cost premium, and $50/pay period for each additional dependent and a low cost annual deductible of $200 for employee only and $600 for family.
Life Insurance - Ilisagvik College offers Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through Guardian Life to employees at no cost to the employee in the amount of $100,000/per benefit.
Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered.
If any questions, please contact jobs@ilisagvik.edu
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