Salt Lake Community College
Senior Director, People and Workplace Culture
Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) believes that people are at the center of our work and the communities we serve. As our organization moves forward with an ambitious strategic plan and continues its significant growth, we created People and Workplace Culture (Human Resources) to play a critical role in moving our mission forward.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of People and Workplace Culture, the Senior Director of People and Workplace Culture (PWC) oversees a wide array of critical HR initiatives, projects and communications delegated by the AVPPWC in support of the strategic priorities of the college. The Senior Director manages the administrative operations of the office of the AVP and serves as a key point of contact for internal and external campus partners and stakeholders working with the AVP.
The Senior Director will be a collaborative partner that demonstrates both personal and professional integrity. They are transformative, collaborative, flexible and creative but can also be a hands-on problem solver with a track record of designing and delivering customer-focused services modeled on best practices. The Senior Director will serve as a mentor, resident expert, business partner and strategic advisor to the organization to ensure alignment of policies, processes, technology, and exceptional quality service.
The Senior Director is a member of the PWC leadership team, and collaborates with the AVP PWC, SLCC Leadership team, staff, and campus partners to advance the strategic, administrative, and operational excellence initiatives of PWC and the college.
The Senior Director of PWC will oversee the supervision and operations of the Employee Relations, Equal Opportunity/Title IX and Employee Engagement teams. The Senior Director will be a champion for employees, and someone who deeply understands compliance, law, and equity. They will partner with the AVP for People and Workplace Culture and other PWC team members to develop and execute operations focused on advancing strategic goals for the department. This individual will be deeply dedicated to employee well-being, and the value of people and culture at Salt Lake Community College. This position is at will.
Essential Responsibilities and DutiesOperations (Budget, Data, Policy, Systems, Strategy):
Oversees the daily administrative operations for the office of the AVP, including assisting with leadership oversight for the office and PWC staff.
Collaborates with AVP in designing and regularly assessing and updating the PWC vision, goals and strategic plan.
Ensures PWC staff understands and supports the vision, mission and objectives.
Works closely with PWC leaders to drive deliberate action plans at the appropriate levels.
In collaboration with the AVP, oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of PWC projects, priorities, initiatives and goals.
Directs a process of organizational planning and people development that evaluates structure and human capital forecasting internally and across the college.
Assists college leadership in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to People and Workplace Culture (Human Resources).
Recommends, develops and executes new approaches, policies, and procedures relating to continuous improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
Leadership and Management of HR Strategic Initiatives and Projects:
Serves as key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders working with the AVP, particularly on the development and execution of the PWC strategic plan and associated projects designed to advance the goals, objectives, and priorities of the office of the AVP.
Leads and manages high priority initiatives and projects for Employee Relations, Equal Opportunity, Title IX and Engagement.
Conducts research, analyzes findings, and develops recommendations and comprehensive implementation plans to ensure that projects and associated communication and training plans are effectively managed, delivered, and fosters high levels of engagement by involving the appropriate PWC staff, campus partners and stakeholders.
Ensures meetings and activities are designed to advance the AVP’s goals and objectives.
Participates in senior level discussions and decision making, presenting relevant information, tracking deliberations, decisions, and action plans as well as drafting reports, communications, and other materials, including those presented to the Cabinet and other senior leaders.
Provides the AVP with appropriate and timely updates regarding the progress of various PWC lead initiatives, including applicable metrics and HR data analytics and visualization reports.
Role models strong leadership and management practices to develop others.
Maintains a big picture perspective; able to link programs, activities, and communications in ways that support a cohesive employee experience.
Represents PWC in the absence of the AVP.
Leads with a deep commitment to applying a collaborative, customer service oriented and effective lens to the work.
Communications (Internal/External PWC Presence):
Leads and develops communication planning for Employee Relations, Equal Opportunity, Title IX and Engagement, to include collaboration with the PWC leadership team and campus partners to create and implement strategic communications initiatives utilizing a variety of communications mediums.
Ensures that all communications align with the priorities and messaging of the AVP.
Engages with campus partners and constituents to promote transparency and ensures highly effective and collaborative working relationships are developed and maintained in support of PWC culture focused on operational excellence.
Develops presentations, remarks, correspondence, and other communications for PWC, including meeting materials for key AVP lead meetings, workgroups and/or projects.
Responsible for coordinating and developing informative employee communications designed to keep employees and management knowledgeable about people initiatives.
Oversees and coordinates PWC website and other online presence.
Partnerships and Collaboration:
Develops processes and builds partnerships to foster and support people and workplace initiatives particularly around the full employee life cycle at SLCC.
Builds critical relationships with peers and other partners to ensure the people and workplace culture programs are highly supportive, inclusive and aligned with the College’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Other projects and duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience is required.
Experience designing, developing and implementing HR programs, policies and practices.
Experience in project planning, development, and assessment of organizational systems.
Experience managing budgets, organizational and HR departmental operations.
Strong supervisory experience in Employee Relations, Equal Opportunity, Title IX and/or Employee Engagement in a higher education work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in human resources management, management, psychology, organizational development or a related discipline.
HR SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred.
Experience leading organizational change initiatives, including the skills to anticipate and champion change.
Experience with HR/People technology, including implementation of an HRIS.
Training or teaching experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating highly engaged and productive work environments that embrace a commitment to customer service, strategic support and the employee experience.
Superior project management, strategic planning and change management experience.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills.
Must be results driven with an exceptionally strong customer service and user-focused orientation.
Experience in capturing HR/People metrics and producing analytics for use by managers for employee decisions.
Ability to understand and execute critical key performance metrics.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a wide range of campus constituents in support of the achievement of key institutional and PWC objectives.
Demonstrated success in embracing an agile, innovative and solutions focused mindset.
Highly adept at solving complex and multi-faceted PWC Problems.
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethics.
Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment, civil rights and equal opportunity laws.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional publications and governmental regulations.
Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
Skill in examining and refining operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
Knowledge of Employee Relations, Equal Opportunity, Title IX and Employee Engagement in a higher education work environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with and communicate to people from different backgrounds to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Non-Essential Responsibilities and DutiesSpecial Instructions
Please submit a current resume, letter of interest and a list of 3 professional references.
More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits:
https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx
SLCC HighlightsSalt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
FLSA ExemptSLCC InformationSalt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
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Reporting to the Associate Vice President of People and Workplace Culture, the Senior Director of People and Workplace Culture (PWC) oversees a wide array of critical HR initiatives, projects and communications delegated by the AVPPWC in support of the strategic priorities of the college. The Senior Director manages the administrative operations of the office of the AVP and serves as a key point of contact for internal and external campus partners and stakeholders working with the AVP.
The Senior Director will be a collaborative partner that demonstrates both personal and professional integrity. They are transformative, collaborative, flexible and creative but can also be a hands-on problem solver with a track record of designing and delivering customer-focused services modeled on best practices. The Senior Director will serve as a mentor, resident expert, business partner and strategic advisor to the organization to ensure alignment of policies, processes, technology, and exceptional quality service.
The Senior Director is a member of the PWC leadership team, and collaborates with the AVP PWC, SLCC Leadership team, staff, and campus partners to advance the strategic, administrative, and operational excellence initiatives of PWC and the college.
The Senior Director of PWC will oversee the supervision and operations of the Employee Relations, Equal Opportunity/Title IX and Employee Engagement teams. The Senior Director will be a champion for employees, and someone who deeply understands compliance, law, and equity. They will partner with the AVP for People and Workplace Culture and other PWC team members to develop and execute operations focused on advancing strategic goals for the department. This individual will be deeply dedicated to employee well-being, and the value of people and culture at Salt Lake Community College. This position is at will.
Essential Responsibilities and DutiesOperations (Budget, Data, Policy, Systems, Strategy):
Oversees the daily administrative operations for the office of the AVP, including assisting with leadership oversight for the office and PWC staff.
Collaborates with AVP in designing and regularly assessing and updating the PWC vision, goals and strategic plan.
Ensures PWC staff understands and supports the vision, mission and objectives.
Works closely with PWC leaders to drive deliberate action plans at the appropriate levels.
In collaboration with the AVP, oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of PWC projects, priorities, initiatives and goals.
Directs a process of organizational planning and people development that evaluates structure and human capital forecasting internally and across the college.
Assists college leadership in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to People and Workplace Culture (Human Resources).
Recommends, develops and executes new approaches, policies, and procedures relating to continuous improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
Leadership and Management of HR Strategic Initiatives and Projects:
Serves as key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders working with the AVP, particularly on the development and execution of the PWC strategic plan and associated projects designed to advance the goals, objectives, and priorities of the office of the AVP.
Leads and manages high priority initiatives and projects for Employee Relations, Equal Opportunity, Title IX and Engagement.
Conducts research, analyzes findings, and develops recommendations and comprehensive implementation plans to ensure that projects and associated communication and training plans are effectively managed, delivered, and fosters high levels of engagement by involving the appropriate PWC staff, campus partners and stakeholders.
Ensures meetings and activities are designed to advance the AVP’s goals and objectives.
Participates in senior level discussions and decision making, presenting relevant information, tracking deliberations, decisions, and action plans as well as drafting reports, communications, and other materials, including those presented to the Cabinet and other senior leaders.
Provides the AVP with appropriate and timely updates regarding the progress of various PWC lead initiatives, including applicable metrics and HR data analytics and visualization reports.
Role models strong leadership and management practices to develop others.
Maintains a big picture perspective; able to link programs, activities, and communications in ways that support a cohesive employee experience.
Represents PWC in the absence of the AVP.
Leads with a deep commitment to applying a collaborative, customer service oriented and effective lens to the work.
Communications (Internal/External PWC Presence):
Leads and develops communication planning for Employee Relations, Equal Opportunity, Title IX and Engagement, to include collaboration with the PWC leadership team and campus partners to create and implement strategic communications initiatives utilizing a variety of communications mediums.
Ensures that all communications align with the priorities and messaging of the AVP.
Engages with campus partners and constituents to promote transparency and ensures highly effective and collaborative working relationships are developed and maintained in support of PWC culture focused on operational excellence.
Develops presentations, remarks, correspondence, and other communications for PWC, including meeting materials for key AVP lead meetings, workgroups and/or projects.
Responsible for coordinating and developing informative employee communications designed to keep employees and management knowledgeable about people initiatives.
Oversees and coordinates PWC website and other online presence.
Partnerships and Collaboration:
Develops processes and builds partnerships to foster and support people and workplace initiatives particularly around the full employee life cycle at SLCC.
Builds critical relationships with peers and other partners to ensure the people and workplace culture programs are highly supportive, inclusive and aligned with the College’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Other projects and duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience is required.
Experience designing, developing and implementing HR programs, policies and practices.
Experience in project planning, development, and assessment of organizational systems.
Experience managing budgets, organizational and HR departmental operations.
Strong supervisory experience in Employee Relations, Equal Opportunity, Title IX and/or Employee Engagement in a higher education work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in human resources management, management, psychology, organizational development or a related discipline.
HR SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification strongly preferred.
Experience leading organizational change initiatives, including the skills to anticipate and champion change.
Experience with HR/People technology, including implementation of an HRIS.
Training or teaching experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating highly engaged and productive work environments that embrace a commitment to customer service, strategic support and the employee experience.
Superior project management, strategic planning and change management experience.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills.
Must be results driven with an exceptionally strong customer service and user-focused orientation.
Experience in capturing HR/People metrics and producing analytics for use by managers for employee decisions.
Ability to understand and execute critical key performance metrics.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with a wide range of campus constituents in support of the achievement of key institutional and PWC objectives.
Demonstrated success in embracing an agile, innovative and solutions focused mindset.
Highly adept at solving complex and multi-faceted PWC Problems.
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and ethics.
Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment, civil rights and equal opportunity laws.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional publications and governmental regulations.
Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
Skill in examining and refining operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
Knowledge of Employee Relations, Equal Opportunity, Title IX and Employee Engagement in a higher education work environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with and communicate to people from different backgrounds to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
Non-Essential Responsibilities and DutiesSpecial Instructions
Please submit a current resume, letter of interest and a list of 3 professional references.
More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits:
https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx
SLCC HighlightsSalt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
FLSA ExemptSLCC InformationSalt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
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