Thomas More University
Director of Human Resources
Thomas More University, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, United States, 41000
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Laura Custer, Director of Human ResourcesEmail:
hr@thomasmore.eduPhone:
859-344-3314Location:
Thomas More University, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills, KY 41017Core ValuesAs stewards of Thomas More University, it is expected that your work and contributions to our community will reflect the mission, values, and integrity of the University. We are committed to being a student-ready University and aspire to facilitate an interconnected community of excellence. In doing so, we will foster a sense of responsibility to others, act with respect, tolerance and compassion towards others, and care for God’s creation. Through this engagement, Thomas More University is a thriving and dynamic institution that espouses the values of a Catholic Liberal Arts education committed to the students that we serve today, those that we will serve tomorrow, and the communities our graduates will serve.Basic PurposeThe Director of Human Resources supports the University mission by effectively managing a skilled and motivated workforce and fostering a supportive and productive work environment. The Director is responsible for all human resource functions, payroll and benefit administration, and employee relations.Core CompetenciesStrong leadership skills to lead and influence stakeholders across the UniversityAbility to provide guidance and mentorship while fostering a collaborative work environmentConflict resolution and problem-solving skillsStrong strategic, analytical, and organizational skillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsHigh standards of ethical and professional conductPrincipal Duties & ActivitiesRecruitment and Selection – attract, recruit, and select qualified individuals for open positions
Manage job postings, the application process, and facilitate the hiring processTrain faculty and staff leading and participating in hiring committeesServe as a resource and provide assistance to hiring managers throughout the process
Employee Onboarding and Orientation – facilitate acclimation to the University’s environment
Assist new employees with completion of essential paperwork and explain policies and proceduresWork with hiring managers to ensure training is conductedCreate a welcoming environment for new employeesCollaborate with leaders across campus to develop orientation programs that integrate new employees into the University culture
Employee Relations – promote a positive work environment, oversee appraisal systems, and serve as a liaison between employees and managers to address concerns and conflicts
Develop initiatives to promote a positive work environment, including employee recognition programs, employee engagement programs, career development opportunities, and employee-centered policiesPromote employee wellbeing through support services such as wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and addressing work-related challengesIdentify and lead professional development and training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of employeesDevelop and administer performance appraisal process to provide employees with feedback on their performanceLead training sessions for managers and employees on conducting performance reviews and setting goalsAssist managers and employees with performance improvement and corrective action plans in a constructive manner
Compensation – develop and maintain compensation structures for faculty and staff
Develop job descriptions with clear expectations and alignment with University mission and goalsConduct salary surveys, analyze benchmark data, and make recommendations for competitive compensation packagesAdvise University administration regarding employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and other perks offered by the University
Strategic Planning and Analysis – develop evaluation processes and plans to achieve University and departmental goals
Collaborate with University leadership to align human capital with University mission, vision, and strategic goalsProvide data and analysis to inform decision-making related to human resourcesDevelop appropriate assessment and evaluation plans to ensure effectiveness of the departmentResearch and integrate technology solutions to improve human resource functions for efficiency and employee experience
Payroll and Benefits – manage payroll processing and administer benefits
Educate employees regarding benefits and assist with inquiriesCoordinate open enrollment processSupervise payroll and benefits administrator, who runs semi-monthly payroll for faculty, staff, and studentsResolve payroll issues and ensure compliance with payroll policies
Compliance – ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and accreditation standards; develop and maintain University policies related to employment
Provide guidance on legal issues to minimize risk and liabilitiesEnsure confidentiality of all employee personnel recordsReport employee injuries and coordinate worker’s compensationCoordinate and respond to unemployment claimsAssist with coordination of mandatory annual employee training coursesServe on Title IX Committee to develop policy, educate employees, conduct investigations involving faculty or staff, and provide support services
Other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position
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Laura Custer, Director of Human ResourcesEmail:
hr@thomasmore.eduPhone:
859-344-3314Location:
Thomas More University, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills, KY 41017Core ValuesAs stewards of Thomas More University, it is expected that your work and contributions to our community will reflect the mission, values, and integrity of the University. We are committed to being a student-ready University and aspire to facilitate an interconnected community of excellence. In doing so, we will foster a sense of responsibility to others, act with respect, tolerance and compassion towards others, and care for God’s creation. Through this engagement, Thomas More University is a thriving and dynamic institution that espouses the values of a Catholic Liberal Arts education committed to the students that we serve today, those that we will serve tomorrow, and the communities our graduates will serve.Basic PurposeThe Director of Human Resources supports the University mission by effectively managing a skilled and motivated workforce and fostering a supportive and productive work environment. The Director is responsible for all human resource functions, payroll and benefit administration, and employee relations.Core CompetenciesStrong leadership skills to lead and influence stakeholders across the UniversityAbility to provide guidance and mentorship while fostering a collaborative work environmentConflict resolution and problem-solving skillsStrong strategic, analytical, and organizational skillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsHigh standards of ethical and professional conductPrincipal Duties & ActivitiesRecruitment and Selection – attract, recruit, and select qualified individuals for open positions
Manage job postings, the application process, and facilitate the hiring processTrain faculty and staff leading and participating in hiring committeesServe as a resource and provide assistance to hiring managers throughout the process
Employee Onboarding and Orientation – facilitate acclimation to the University’s environment
Assist new employees with completion of essential paperwork and explain policies and proceduresWork with hiring managers to ensure training is conductedCreate a welcoming environment for new employeesCollaborate with leaders across campus to develop orientation programs that integrate new employees into the University culture
Employee Relations – promote a positive work environment, oversee appraisal systems, and serve as a liaison between employees and managers to address concerns and conflicts
Develop initiatives to promote a positive work environment, including employee recognition programs, employee engagement programs, career development opportunities, and employee-centered policiesPromote employee wellbeing through support services such as wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and addressing work-related challengesIdentify and lead professional development and training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of employeesDevelop and administer performance appraisal process to provide employees with feedback on their performanceLead training sessions for managers and employees on conducting performance reviews and setting goalsAssist managers and employees with performance improvement and corrective action plans in a constructive manner
Compensation – develop and maintain compensation structures for faculty and staff
Develop job descriptions with clear expectations and alignment with University mission and goalsConduct salary surveys, analyze benchmark data, and make recommendations for competitive compensation packagesAdvise University administration regarding employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and other perks offered by the University
Strategic Planning and Analysis – develop evaluation processes and plans to achieve University and departmental goals
Collaborate with University leadership to align human capital with University mission, vision, and strategic goalsProvide data and analysis to inform decision-making related to human resourcesDevelop appropriate assessment and evaluation plans to ensure effectiveness of the departmentResearch and integrate technology solutions to improve human resource functions for efficiency and employee experience
Payroll and Benefits – manage payroll processing and administer benefits
Educate employees regarding benefits and assist with inquiriesCoordinate open enrollment processSupervise payroll and benefits administrator, who runs semi-monthly payroll for faculty, staff, and studentsResolve payroll issues and ensure compliance with payroll policies
Compliance – ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and accreditation standards; develop and maintain University policies related to employment
Provide guidance on legal issues to minimize risk and liabilitiesEnsure confidentiality of all employee personnel recordsReport employee injuries and coordinate worker’s compensationCoordinate and respond to unemployment claimsAssist with coordination of mandatory annual employee training coursesServe on Title IX Committee to develop policy, educate employees, conduct investigations involving faculty or staff, and provide support services
Other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position
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