Executive Director Of Human Resources

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 02/06/2023
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Human Resources
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Main Campus
Position Length: Full-Time
Job Summary
This position shall be responsible for directing Human Resources activities and services in a collaborative fashion with other college departments and outside agencies. The Executive Director of Human Resources will advise and counsel senior and executive administration on Human Resources policy and procedures, legal requirements and the impact of related legislation on the College and employees. The Executive Director of Human Resources will also set and provide a high standard of vision, leadership and direction for the College's human resources efforts including but not limited to: recruitment, benefits, compensation, hiring, employee training and development, EEOC compliance, employee safety, records management, retention of excellent and diverse employees, evaluation of employees, position control, and office management.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other departments to ensure the implementation of human resources projects and daily operations.
• Coordinates and oversees the interactive process regarding accommodations requested under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Ensures that workplace records are properly prepared, maintained, evaluated and analyzed.
• Counsels employees, supervisors, and management in the grievance and disciplinary process.
• Oversees the employee compensation program, directs salary surveys, and classification program for faculty and staff; monitors the preparation and timely implementation of faculty contracts.
• Ensures that management maintains appropriate hiring practices. Ensures supervisors are selecting and/or rejecting applicants in conformance with legal requirements, particularly with EEO guidelines and College policy.
• Leads the preparation of special institutional reports for external agencies.
• Ensures disclosure of mandatory reports to the campus community prospective students, and the general public.
• Administers the college's human resources records management system to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal laws and efficient recordkeeping system.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of job descriptions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Oversees Title IX policies and procedures.
• Maintains and evaluates the budget for the human resources functional area.
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
• Prepares written findings and appropriate supporting documents related to the resolution of complaints.
• Works in collaboration with the Assistant Human Resources Director and Executive Director of Athletics and Civility to develop Title IX sex-based harassment, sex discrimination and gender-based harassment procedures for students and staff. Confers with legal counsel, as appropriate, to ensure accurate and consistent application of policies and practices.
• Tracks and maintains statistical and demographic data related to complaints, trends, and compliance.
• Administers workforce planning and evaluates workforce planning data.
• Plans and leads strategic direction for employee recruitment plans and activities; advises management and supervisors of best method of filling vacancies.
• Coordinates recognition and service awards programs for the College.
• Works in collaboration with the Associate Vice President of Operations to implement employee safety programs to assure a safe work plan and minimize risk and liability for the College.
• Administers ongoing educational programs focused on promoting awareness and the prevention of domestic violence, dating violence, rape, sexual assault, bystander intervention, sexual misconduct and stalking.
• Attends all Board meetings.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by the Texas Southmost College (TSC).
• Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College's Strategic Plan.
• Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, and students.
• Coordinates the creation and implementation of a strategic plan for the human resources functional area at the College.
• Oversees the coordination annual trainings for faculty, staff and students, including developing and implementing training tools and programs to ensure the college community understands Title IX policies and procedures, including their rights and responsibilities.
• Manages the development, implementation, monitoring, and revision of policies and procedures relating to the human resources functional area.
• Assists with the process for systematic review and evaluation of the human resources functional area per the model adopted by the College, including the development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes and plans.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the Office of Civil Rights, a member of the Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) and other committees, as assigned.
• Participates in appropriate College committees.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Responsible for the administration and supervision of all human resource activities, including, but not limited to employment, classification and pay, equal employment opportunity, Family and Medical Leave, Affordable care Act, affirmative action, employee benefits, training, and employee relations.

Required Knowledge And Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated experience with administrative software systems.
• Must exhibit highest professional integrity and ability to work confidentially with discretion.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing, managing and delivering human resources processes, procedures and projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal, State and local employment laws; the State Education Code; and other applicable laws and legal requirements as they relate to public higher education in Texas.
• Broad knowledge of group insurance plans, retirement plans, compensation and benefits administration, and other related areas.
• A strong commitment to the mission of the community college.
• Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of trustees.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a high volume workflow office.
• Demonstrated effective supervisory, interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to work independently with little direction.
• Capability of organizing, conceptualizing, and prioritizing objectives.
• Demonstrated experience of working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
• Demonstrated organizational skills in handling, directing, and prioritizing multiple and complex assignments/projects and maintaining records.
• Skilled in resolving conflicts and mediating disputes.

Required Education And Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience required.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field from a regionally accredited university.
• Experience in working with a variety of human resources programs, including employment, compensation, classification, benefits and related areas.
• Working knowledge of current practices, federal and state laws , case laws, and decisions that will affect compliance and liability.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in human resources administration.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience conducting and managing investigations.
• Work experience in human resources at a community college setting.
• Experience in the SACSCOC accreditation process.
• Master's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited university or a Law Degree

Certificates and Licensures

• Human Resources Management certificate preferred.
• SPHR and/or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Title IX Coordinator training certification preferred. The successful candidate is expected to earn this certification within a year of hire.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Posting Number: 2023006TSC
Open Date: 02/03/2023
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Transcripts (unofficial) are required to be attached to applications for all positions with an educational requirement (Faculty/Staff/Administrative).
Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been attached.
Attachments must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and must be no larger than 2 MB.
You will not be able to attach documents after your application has been submitted.
Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire. Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire.
The Address To Send All Transcripts Is
Official transcripts shall be sent directly from the issuing institution to the College District's Office of Human Resources and must include documentation of all credit earned, including the education requirements that specifically qualifies the applicant for the position.
Texas Southmost College
Office of Human Resources
80 Fort Brown, Tandy 105
Brownsville, Texas 78520
For eTranscripts please use email address: [email protected]
The College District recognizes equivalent credits and degrees earned from foreign universities. The equivalency shall be determined by translation and evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For more information please visit: www.naces.org.
The College District prohibits discrimination, including harassment, against any employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.