Vice President of Human Resources

Vice President of Human Resources

Walla Walla Community College

Salary: $143,152.00 - $161,963.00 Annually

Job Type:

Job Number: 2024-001342

Location: Walla Walla, WA

Department: HUMAN RESOURCES

Closing: Continuous

Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.

Description

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a Vice President of Human Resources position at the Walla Walla campus.

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. We have identified three core themes that describe the fundamental aspects of the College's mission by translating it into practice: Student Success, Strong Communities, and Resource Stewardship. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

General Description:

The Vice President of Human Resources (VPHR) is responsible for providing strategic human resources leadership in alignment with Walla Walla Community College's mission, vision, strategic plan, and accreditation standards.

As a member of the college's executive leadership team, the Vice President of Human Resources is a key contributor to college policy formulation, strategic planning, and budget development. This position is responsible for the development and guidance of formal and articulated human resource strategies and programs for all employment and personnel operations of the college including: recruitment, retention; employee training and professional development; classification and compensation administration; contract and labor relations; employee relations; compliance training; affirmative action/equal employment opportunity compliance; discrimination and harassment complaints; and employee disciplinary actions. The Vice President also provides guidance to the President and the executive leadership team regarding contract interpretation and administration for three represented employee groups. This position works with the President and executive leadership team to build and maintain a highly skilled, well-trained, diverse, motivated, and productive workforce, and become an employer of choice.

Essential Functions:

• Develops, recommends, and carries out approved personnel/human resources programs in alignment with and support of the College's strategic plan.
• Designs and executes strategies for adherence to all federal and state laws, regulations, and college policies and procedures.
• Maintains an expert-level knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and operating guidelines.
• Serves as the College's primary human resources liaison with the Washington State Attorney General's Office.
• Advises the President and the Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the assigned Assistant Attorney General, on all personnel matters concerning the College.
• Receives and determines appropriate handling of complaints and grievances filed under College policies, procedures or collective bargaining agreements.
• Serves as the Title IX Coordinator, Public Records Officer, and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator.
• Serves as the lead negotiator on behalf of the College during contract negotiations and promotes collaborative labor/management relations.
• Investigates and recommends employee disciplinary action consistent with College policies, procedures, and appropriate collective bargaining agreement(s).
• Assists with the development and implementation of Board policies and administrative policies and procedures ensuring consistent application of and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations;
• Interacts with administrators, supervisors, and employees to assess department/division human resource needs including, but not limited to, organizational departmental structure, staffing, and organizational development.
• Responsible for interpretation and application of all salary and benefits programs, including with the provisions of the faculty, classified, and exempt employee collective bargaining agreements.
• Develops and coordinates all aspects of recruitment and new employee orientation activities for College employees.
• Serves on various College committees as designated by the President; acts as a liaison to external stakeholders and organizations regarding human resources matters.
• Leads, participates in, and coordinates a wide variety of projects, committees, task forces, and/or other duties as assigned by the President.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of strategic human resources program management principles, practices, methods, and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience building and leveraging networks and partnerships to advance the mission, vision, and goals of an institution.
• Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.
• Knowledge of employee relations principles and practices.
• Experience administering classification and compensation principles, practices, and knowledge.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence, high ethical standards, and maintenance of confidentiality.
• Advises others on complex human resource issues.
• Solves problems creatively and flexibly with staff and colleagues.
• Expertly leads, coaches, mentors, and trains employees in all roles and levels within the College.
• Promotes organizational and employee development through leadership, team building, and personal example.
• Communicates effectively through exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain open communication at all levels within the College.
• Demonstrated experience developing and administering operating budgets.
• Demonstrated experience initiating, implementing, and coordinating multiple projects and priorities.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

Direct supervision of the Human Resources Director and Administrative Assistant to the Vice President.

Budget Authority:

Signature authority for HR budget.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, business administration, public administration, organizational development, or related field.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible human resources management experience.
• Experience developing and administering EEO and/or Title IX programs.
• Experience championing diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
• Experience in budget development and/or management.
• Education and/or experience in public sector labor relations.
• Progressively more responsible supervisory and/or management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's, Juris Doctorate, Ph.D. or other advanced degree in human resources management or related field.
• SPHR certification and/or experience with higher education personnel practices and law.
• Strategic planning and operational management skills.
• Excellent management, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual, especially in Spanish/English.

Conditions/Terms of Employment:

This is a full-time professional position. Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment. WWCC participates in E-Verify. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. The college is a tobacco free institution.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel Required:

Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment. Moderate travel required to all College campuses. Occasional nights and weekends.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Compensation:

Annual salary range for initial placement: $143,152-$161,963. The college has an excellent benefit program including paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs.

Required Application Materials:

Applications received by the initial screening date will have priority in the review process. To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Online NEOGOV application.
• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Names and contact information for three professional references.
• Answers to four (4) supplemental questions.
• Unofficial transcripts for application purposes.

Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application.

WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position.

Walla Walla Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wwcc/jobs/4635376/vice-president-of-human-resources

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