Executive Director of Human Resources (Associate Administrator) - City University of New York : Job Details

Executive Director of Human Resources (Associate Administrator)

POSITION DETAILS

Bronx Community College is located on a tranquil, 44-acre historic campus in the University Heights section of the Bronx, one of the five vibrant boroughs of New York City. The College is seeking a dynamic, experienced human resource professional to partner in and implement a strategic redesign of the College's human capital systems and services that will efficiently support the College's strategic goals while fostering a climate reflective of the College's core values of respect, integrity, collaboration, innovation, quality, and sustainability.

The Executive Director for Human Resources reports to the Vice President of Administration and Finance and is a member of the Vice President's Administration and Finance Cabinet. S/he will work closely with the senior administration at the college, including the President, Provost, Vice Presidents, Legal Counsel, Labor Designee, and the Chief Diversity Officer. The Executive Director will provide leadership in helping the College meet strategic priorities, enhance organizational effectiveness, improve client services, and improve procedures and service outcomes by infusing technology into HR operations and business practices.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and directing the College's human resources functions in accordance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and University and College bylaws, policies, rules, regulations, and contractual agreements.

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Recruitment and retention
• Benefits, compensation, and payroll
• Time and leave
• Professional development and training
• Human resource information systems
• Performance management and employee engagement

The Executive Director is directly responsible for the following:

• Participating in the College's strategic and operational planning process by prioritizing and executing strategic HR goals and objectives and conducting research relevant to human resources short- and long-term forecasting for staffing, attrition, and succession planning.
• Directing and implementing all College and University initiatives and projects associated with the comprehensive administration and operations of human resources functions.
• Overseeing the implementation and enforcement of College and University policies, rules, regulations, and contractual agreements, including the knowledge and application of Civil Service Regulations, in collaboration with the Legal Counsel and Labor Designee.
• Developing organizational strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analyses, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; and establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Implementing human resources strategies by establishing campus-wide department and unit accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, retention, records management, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Developing and implementing metrics and best practices in the human resources operations by training staff leading to innovative strategies for data integrity, productivity, and quality customer service.
• Working with Finance and Budget to develop staffing strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Supporting organizational goals and objectives by providing human resources advice and counsel based on data analyses and information.
• Enhancing communication by providing web-based information on policies, procedures, and guidelines in collaboration with the University.
• Identifying and leading special projects on relevant issues and priorities and coordinating, communicating, and evaluating accomplishments.
• Maintaining current knowledge of and interpreting, implementing, and complying with federal, state, and local laws that affect the HR functions of the College, including mandatory training requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree and progressive and significant experience in developing, interpreting, and implementing HR policies, procedures, and regulations, preferably in a large, multi-cultural and diverse higher education institution.
• Extensive experience working in a unionized environment.
• Superior change management, technology, and communication skills.
• Solid experience with HRIS systems, preferably Oracle/PeopleSoft.
• Ability to align HR practices with HRIS systems.
• SHRM certification.

CUNY TITLE

Associate Administrator

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range $145,000 - $155,000 commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, and generous paid time off.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position.

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• Search for Job Opening ID number 29020
• Click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions.

Applications including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

CLOSING DATE

The position will remain open until October 11, 2024.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29020

Location

Bronx Community College