Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources leads the Department of Human Resources overseeing all aspects of department operations and people resources at the university’s Orange County, Los Angeles, and Riverside campuses. Reporting directly to the Office of the President, the Director works to advance the culture of people care and service through quality personnel resources, programs, policies, and relationship cultivation. A successful candidate will meet the required qualifications and present with a professional philosophy that is aligned with university’s core values of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate university personnel processes and changes in operational practices to ensure a standard of excellence.
• Effectively plan, design, develop and evaluate human resource-related initiatives to empower employees in the workplace, enhance the culture, and support the institution’s strategic goals.
• Gather, evaluate, and analyze data for the institution to make evidence-based business decisions.
• Provide consultation to university departments and programs on employee relations. Create performance documentation including memorandums and written warnings. Develop and administer performance improvement plans to promote professional development and retention.
• Process semi-monthly payroll reports for adjunct/hourly/salaried employees.
• Develop workforce strategies, to recruit and develop qualified and talented candidates.
• Partner with programs and departments to understand and respond to personnel needs and strategic plans.
• Provide policy interpretation and ensures accurate and consistent application of all company policies and procedures, and related local, state and federal laws, and applicable agreements.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business of Human Resources from an accredited university.
• Three to five years of Human Resources leadership.
• Knowledge of institutional, accrediting, state, and federal standards, laws, and/or regulations for higher education.
• Ability to work well with people from diverse populations with diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Ability to develop a highly efficient workforce.
• Ability to partner collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization.
• Ability to handle confidential information discretely and professionally.
• Ability to use discretion and exercise sound judgment.
• Have strong communication, organization, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• $85,000-$115,000/yr. Compensation dependent on education and experience.

Conditions of Employment:

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
• Employment verification will be conducted to verify the minimum years of practical work experience required by our accreditors.
• All employment offers are contingent upon completion of a background check.

Work Environment:

• Standard office/classroom/lab or clinical setting.
• Typically, duties are performed in an office/classroom/Lab/clinical setting environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• Work environment may include skills lab or bedside environments as required by program.
• An incumbent is subject to contact with others, frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment and demanding timelines.

Physical Demands:

• The incumbent regularly sits for extended periods.
• Physical ability to perform the duties as assigned to the program or department.
• Proficient in operating electronic keyboards and other office machines.
• Effective verbal communication skills in answering telephones and providing information with clarity and distinctness.
• Ability to read fine print and operate computers with precision.
• Ability to understand voices over the telephone and in person.
• Able to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing between 10-25 pounds as needed.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources