Director of Human Resources Operations
Job Description
Posting Summary
Working Title
Director of Human Resources Operations
Role Title
12 month - Prof - Asst Prof
Role Code
01224-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
00
Position Number
297FA022
Agency
Germanna Community College
Agency/Division
Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location
Fredericksburg - 630
Hiring Range
$98,486-$120,609 Annually, Plus Full State Benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
A-Official or Administrator
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday-Thursday 8:00AM – 5:30PM; Friday 8AM-12N or scheduled as assigned
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
Germanna Community College is currently searching for a Director of Human Resources Operation. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources (HR) Officer, the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, this position is responsible for daily oversight for the office of human resources, provides supervision, project coordination, and resolution of issues for compensation, benefits, payroll, professional development/training, and employee relations. Provides strategic and operational leadership to the college in human resources planning, policy, and systems development of assigned organizational functions. Ensures that HR programs and initiatives are integrated and effective in supporting the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the Office of Human Resources.
Employee must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as well as be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.
Day-to-Day Operations
- Provide leadership of professional staff responsible for compensation, payroll, benefits, and professional development/training
- Oversee the administration of HR programs managed by supervisees
- Provide strategic direction on opportunities to streamline and/or automate processes, procedures, organizational systems, HR services, customer experience, and data management
- Manage organizational change to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service/service excellence
- Serve as backup for compensation/payroll functions
- Research, analyze, and interpret data. This includes working with onboarding/offboarding team to ensure position management data integrity
- Direct and coordinate activities of assigned areas within the Office of Human Resources; establish standards, performance measures, and monitor workload and productivity
- Set expectations for staff performance, accountability, and service delivery, which relate to the goals and objectives of the department and College
- Conduct annual performance evaluations and provide appropriate feedback/address performance issues as they occur
- As an ombudsperson, provide an informal, confidential, impartial, and independent resource for individuals to raise concerns, consider various options to address and resolve disputes, and examine all aspects of an issue in order to achieve better decisions that impact on the college and the individual
- Work closely with all segments of college and develop collaborative relationships to effectively deliver HR services to employees
- Handle employee relations matters in accordance with legal and generally accepted employment practices; research issues, develop action plans, guide management in progressive discipline plans where necessary
- Assist in preventing and resolving problems or disputes among and between employees and management
- Conduct investigations of complaints and recommend corrective actions and ensure corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner
- Monitor and ensure that policy, procedures, and standards governing HR practices comply with all local, state, and federal regulations as well as the Virginia Community College System
- Assist AVP of HR with development and implementation of Workforce and Salary Plans
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College. We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society. An EEO /AA Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Germanna is a federal contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for our job opportunities.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Jaclyn Davis by phone at 540-423-1988 or by email at jadavis@germanna.edu
If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Jaclyn Davis by phone at 540-423-1988 or by email at jadavis@germanna.edu
If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of professional and supervisory experience in Human Resources
- Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices, to include HR functions in compensation, benefits, payroll, employee relations, data research and analysis.
- Program/project management and facilitation skills
- Knowledge of best practices in the HR field to determine change needed to improve programs and services
- Extensive supervisory experience at an executive level with leadership, coaching, teambuilding skills that motivate employees
- Possess analytical skills with the ability to make decisions, analyze data and solve problems.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Demonstrated expertise in HR best practices, progressive strategies and with HR databases
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite (Work, Excel, PPT, Outlook); Microsoft Teams
- Demonstrates commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity
- Knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff, and students
Additional Considerations
- Professional certifications such as SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP
- Commonwealth of Virginia experience
- Experience in higher education setting
- Experience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
Will require travel to all campus locations
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1142P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
12/18/2023
Job Close Date
01/17/2024
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Jackie Davis
Email
jadavis@germanna.edu
Phone Number
540-423-1988
Special Instructions to Applicants
n support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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