Assistant Director of Human Resources - River Forest, United States - Concordia University, Chicago

Concordia University, Chicago

Verified Company

River Forest, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The CUC HR department assists around 400 regular full and part-time faculty and staff, as well as several hundred adjuncts and student workers.

This position is located in River Forest, IL and reports directly to the Senior Director of Human Resources.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Partners with senior university leaders to recruit and retain a faithful, qualified workforce to advance the CUC mission
Assists with analyzing and coordinating employee retention efforts
Works with hiring managers and HR Coordinator to obtain hiring paperwork and appropriate approvals, performs internal and external job postings, manages applicant tracker system, runs preemployment background checks
Collaborates with HR staff and other CUC departments and stakeholders to create targeted recruitment efforts
Determines compensation levels and practices for all positions prior to posting to ensure internal and external equity
Collects and compiles HR metrics and data from a variety of sources including Banner (enterprise resource planning), management and employee surveys, exit interviews, employment records, government labor statistics, competitors' practices, and other sources
Analyzes data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, hiring practices, engagement, turnover, performance management, and compliance with employment laws and regulations; Helps maintain data integrity in internal systems by running queries and reporting discrepancies to the appropriate departments
Prepares reports of data results, presenting and explaining findings to senior leadership and external agencies
Based on metrics and analysis, makes recommendations for policies and activities to optimize the organizational culture, and recruitment and engagement initiatives
May conduct or assist with conducting classification audits to ensure that jobs are properly classified as exempt or nonexempt
Ensures compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices
Informs and advises employees of HRrelated policies, procedures and practices
Collaborates with supervisors in effectively managing employee concerns
Proactively offers solutions that align with mission and legal requirements, as well as department and university goals
Maintains visibility and availability in order to assist employees
Acts as the first contact for employee relations concerns and escalates to the Senior Director when appropriate
Assists with Title IX student/employee situations
Partners with the HR team and other stakeholders on employee training and development
Fosters a culture of professionalism, collegiality, employee engagement, and compliance by implementing effective training and talent management programs and by effectively receiving and responding to employee concerns
Manages the department during the Senior Director's absence
Continuously seeks process improvements for HR office, including but not limited to data analysis and updating procedures and documentation
Continuous education on CUC HR matters, programs, and responsibilities
Other duties and special projects as assigned

Skill Sets:

Ability to provide excellent customer service, support stakeholders at all organizational levels, and develop positive and respectful relationships with faculty and staff
Thorough understanding of employment law and HR best practices with a preferred focus in an academic setting
Ability to be an innovative and highly productive team player with a "can do" attitude
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to quickly learn the organization's ERP, and other employee management software
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidential records
Ability to manage projects related to training, development, and employee experience
Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite and applicant tracking software; Banner experience preferred
Strong administrative skills, including related computer and technology skills

Minimum Experience Required:

5 or more years of progressive generalist HR experience
2 or more years of employee relations and/or Title IX experience

Additional Experience Preferred:

1 or more years of recruiting experience, including effective collaboration with hiring managers preferred
Related experience in a faithbased, nonprofit organization preferred
Prior experience in higher education
Prior supervisory experience

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related discipline required; Master's preferred
HR Certification through SHRM or HRCI preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience.

Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following: