Executive Director of Human Resources | Highline College - Military Veterans

Posting will be open until filled, priority screening for applications received by September 8, 2024. Founded in 1961, Highline College is the first community college in King County. Nestled in between Seattle and Tacoma, Highline has graduated over 350,000 alumni and is one of the state's largest institutions and one of 34 community and technical colleges in the state of Washington. Highline College is located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup and many other Coast Salish tribes. Highline College is proud to be the most diverse college in the state of Washington. Highline prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values. When you come to Highline College, you bring unique personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives. We celebrate our diverse community and strive to provide and highlight resources to support our students. We are committed to the well-being of our global community. We honor and value the dignity of all individuals and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve and encourage all well qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Highline College also offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement Systems. We also offer ample paid time off as well as hybrid work and value work-life balance. Position Summary The Executive Director of HR is a strategic leader managing all aspects of the human resources function, including recruitment and selection, training, employee relations, collective bargaining, payroll and benefits, employee development and retention. The Executive Director of HR will collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with the college's overall objectives and promote a diverse, positive work culture. As a member of the Executive Cabinet, the Executive Director of HR reports directly to the College President. Strategic Human Resources Business Partner Advisesseniorandexecutiveleadersregardingemployeerelationsand workforce management issues; Providesexecutiveleveldirection,guidanceandpolicyformationforallemploymentand personnel operations of the college, and leads efforts to improve the department's effectiveness and efficiency; Advisescollegemanagement,faculty,andstaffonhumanresourcesissuesand provides guidance and consultation as needed; Leadseffortstoimproveandstrengthenprocessingofpersonnel,benefitsand payroll information; Partners with the Vice President of Equity, Diversity and Transformation and other members of Senior Leadership to develop strategies and opportunities to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that is reflective of the global diversity of the student population. Policy Development and Compliance Implements board and college policies to further strategic objectives of the college; Developsandmaintainsanyrequiredaffirmativeactionplanincompliancewith existing federal law and college policy; EnsurescompliancewithallapplicableHRregulationsincludingbutnotlimitedto: ADA, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, FMLA, Workers Compensation; Ensurescomplianceandconsistencyinpracticesrelatedtocollective bargaining agreements; Work closely with department leaders to assess job roles and future staffing requirements as well as job classifications; Ensures compliance with I-9 employment/immigration verification matters. Human Resource Program Development and Department Staff Oversight Supervises the administration of automated college personnel, payroll , and benefits systems for full and part-time staff and faculty, and student employees; Reviews and improves the performance evaluation programs for exempt and classifed staff; ManagesandleadsateamofprofessionalHumanResourcesstaffincludingbenefits, payroll, recruitment, training, and employee relations; Develops comprehensive training programs that create and maintain a skilled, committed workforce capable of providing the services and awareness of the compliance issues necessary for a high-performing higher education institution Developsastrongandeffectiverecruitmentandemploymentprogramensuring diversity, quality staffing, and employee retention; Leads talent management initiatives, including performance management, annualperformancereviews,andleadershipdevelopment; Manages the classification and compensation programs to ensure employees are correctly and competitively compensated. Employee/LaborRelations Identifiestrendsandissuesrelatedtoemployeerelationsanddevelopproactive solutions to address them; Servesasaleadpointofcontactforemployeesandmanagersregarding workplace conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary concerns per collective bargaining agreements; Conducts thorough investigations into employee complaints and allegations of misconducttoincluderecommendationsonappropriateresolutionsandcorrective actions; Participates and co-leads negotiations with labor unions to establish or renew collective bargaining agreements; Asstipulatedincurrentnegotiatedagreements,serveasaprimarypointof contact for resolving labor disputes, grievances, and arbitrations. Recommendsandimplementssolutionstoaddressworkplaceconflictsand promote productive labor relations. AdvisesmanagementandHRonlaborlawmatters,includingunionorganizing campaigns and unfair labor practices. Interprets and enforces provisions of collective bargaining agreements. Competencies Collaboration; Leadership; Negotiationskills; Interpersonalskills; Adaptability; Strategic thinking; Conflictresolution; Investigation skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, human resources management, organizational development or a related field; AND 5+ years of experience supervising or managing a human resources function in a private, governmental or a college environment. AND Experience operating in a union environment and conducting union contract negotiations; Understanding of personnel practices and of state (civil service) and federal laws relating to classified personnel, and Affirmative Action; Certifications in Title IX and knowledge of the Deputy Title IX Coordinator role. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in a related field and/or certification by SHRM or HRCI; Human resources management experience in community or technical colleges in Washington State; Experience managing or supervising an operational work unit outside of Human Resources functional areas.