Human Resources Director

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Drake State Community & Technical College

Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Category: Human Resources
Date Posted: September 9, 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

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Position Summary

The Human Resources Director shall plan, organize, and control all activities of the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Director will adhere to the policies as specified by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, Federal and State regulations, and the Drake State Community & Technical College Faculty and Staff Handbook.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees
Salary Schedule C3
Salary Range $46,852.00 - $94,892.64 (12 months, Exempt)

Salary step placement is based on experience per Drake State's practice for awarding salary step credits.

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Thursday and 8:00 am 12:00 pm Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to adhering to the general guidelines as specified by the Faculty/Staff Handbook, the President, the Executive Director of Fiscal Affairs and Administrative Services, and the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, responsibilities will include the following:

Plans, organizes and controls all activities of the Human Resources Department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
Maintain accurate information on all active faculty, administrative/staff personnel and ensure the security and confidentiality of all personnel files and documents.
Work closely with Payroll personnel to ensure that all procedures relevant to personnel are maintained.
Prepare and distribute letters of appointments on all administrative/staff, faculty, and adjunct personnel.
Prepare and distribute professional service contracts.
Conduct exit interviews, employee relations, counseling, and new employee orientation.
Prepare and manage the budget for the Human Resources Office.
Maintain all search files according to the ACCS Uniform Guidelines.
Ensure that the employment procedures follow the policies and guidelines set by the ACCS Uniform Guidelines.
Coordinate the employment process by:
- Responding to employment inquiries by phone or written correspondence.
- Posting employment information on the Colleges website, the Internet, and job boards.
- Creating and distributing job announcements.
- Preparing advertisements for positions and advertising appropriately.
- Receiving and filing applications for job openings.
- Verifying references, past employment, and credentials of applicants.
- Notifying applicants of the status of their application.
- Meeting with the committee chairperson to review the process and review search policies and guidelines.
- Setting up interviews.
Participate in and represent the College in the ACCS Human Resources association and the local community.
Conduct confidential assessments and investigations.
Coordinate and monitor the performance evaluation process and revise as necessary.
Responsible for benefits administration.
Manages the FMLA process to ensure compliance.
Show evidence of maintaining and expanding professional competence through activities such as continuing or in-service education, membership in professional organizations, and participation in related community activities.
Develop, recommend and implement personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintain handbook on policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain department records and reports.
Participate in administrative staff meetings and attends other annual meetings and seminars.
Responsible for maintaining the Colleges organization chart.
Responsible for updating and distribution of the College directory.

Job description may be modified or altered at any time by management.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management or a related field from a regionally accredited institution
Documented experience in Post-secondarys Human Resources policies and procedures preferred
A minimum of 5-years of experience working in Human Resources
Demonstrated ability to interpret, synthesize, and apply policies and procedures
Experience in successful project management and implementation
Excellent computer skills
Documented Banner 9 experience preferred
Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

DESIRED PROFILE:
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments:

Understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college
Sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity
Ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a calm and professional manner
Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
Commitment to teaching and learning, where recent high school graduates, adult students, and non-traditional students are involved

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the NEOED on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

An on-line application
Current resume
Copy of college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Please Note: If an applicant submits more than one application packet, only the most recently submitted application packet will be reviewed.

Background Check Requirement

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the open period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Drake State Community and Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

All applicants must have an on-line and completed application packet by the deadline date. All applications received will be screened and interviews scheduled by appointment only. All applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Applicants must demonstrate written proficiency in English as part of the on-campus interview process. Drake State Community and Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Drake State Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Drake State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Drake State reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding. Drake State compiles information about safety and security and publishes an annual report. This report can be found on the website by accessing the crime and safety report link. The link can be found on the Drake State home page by clicking the “About Drake State” tab and then selecting the “Campus Security Report” link. A copy can also be obtained by contacting the Director of Operations at 256-551-5210.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within (120) days of the job announcement stated closing date or to not fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

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Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 12.59% (effective 10/01/22)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.59%(effective 10/01/22)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.

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