Vice President of Human Resources & Risk Management

Description

Join Our Executive Team as Vice President of Human Resources & Risk Management!

Under the executive direction of the Superintendent / President and as a member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management is responsible to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control all employment and employee services operations and activities including but not limited to labor relations, Title IX and EEO , recruitment, selection and placement of employees, policy development, administer benefits, workers' compensation, general, property, and liability insurance programs, and human resource information systems; coordinate and direct staff, programs, record-keeping, communications and information to meet the needs of the District and assure smooth and efficient operations. Provide executive-level leadership, expert advice and counsel regarding related areas of functional responsibility.

Please Note : If you have already submitted an application for this position, there is no need to reapply . Your original application will remain under consideration.

Responsibilities and Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Develop, plan, organize, direct and provide leadership for human resources functions and operations; assure personnel activities comply with established personnel standards, policies, and procedures.
• Confer and collaborate with employees, supervisors, administrators, and others to resolve sensitive and confidential employee relations issues and problems; participate in investigating and addressing issues; research, interpret, analyze and provide technical assistance to others concerning the Education Code, bargaining units' agreements and related laws.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures for assigned functions and operations; recommend, if appropriate, changes in service, staffing levels, procedures, and policies, as appropriate.
• Serve as chief negotiator for the District in contract negotiations with bargaining teams representing labor unions. Monitor adherence to collective bargaining agreements by providing direction to administrators and managers to interpret negotiated employer / employee agreements.
• Serve as a member of the Superintendent / President's Executive Team. Serving as an advisor to the Executive Team on human resources, employer / employee relations, staff diversity & equity and other related issues.
• Direct and oversee operations and activities related to payroll.
• Investigate, resolve and provide technical recommendations concerning employee disciplinary matters, misconduct, complaints, due process, grievances, and other employee relations issues and conflicts. Review, analyze, and coordinate response to unfair labor practices and regulatory agency complaints; research, compile and assemble related technical information.
• Coordinate and supervise legal matters of the District; make recommendations to the Superintendent / President regarding employment of outside legal consultants; represent the District with legal counsel in various legal actions for and against the District. Identify and analyze District risk issues; defines solutions and oversees implementation.
• Oversee recruitment, interview, selection, and placement of personnel; coordinate the processing and orientation of new employees; ensure compliance with established laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Oversee the classification, reclassification, salary and other personnel studies as requested.
• Assist with the development, coordination, and maintenance of appropriate human resources and payroll information systems.
• Coordinate human resource functions with Fiscal Services and Information Services to assure smooth and efficient delivery of services.
• Maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, regulations and pending legislature related to human resources and payroll activities; modify programs, functions and procedures to assure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements as appropriate.
• Coordinate and direct staff, programs, record-keeping, communications and information to meet the District's personnel needs.
• Coordinate and present personnel training programs and informational presentations including new employee orientation, selection committee training and other related presentations as required. Identify District training needs, plan and implement training programs, as needed.
• Provide administrative leadership for the District's diversity program.
• Participate in the development of the annual human resources budget; analyze and review budgetary and financial data.
• Monitor and control authorized expenditures for assigned operations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of strategic plans, initiatives, department business plans, work programs, processes, procedures, and policies required to achieve strategic initiatives and overall departmental results in alignment with the District objectives and priorities.
• Serve as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer of the District; recommend appropriate modifications to the EEO plan; ensure that discrimination and harassment complaints are investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Develop and recommend new, revised, or modified District policies related to Human Resources, working through the Board Policies & Administrative Policies process.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees; assign duties and review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements, and procedures.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings.
• Prepare a variety of statistical and narrative reports including but not limited to governing board reports, Chancellor's Office reports, contracts, documents, and other materials.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

Ability to :

Knowledge of :

Pertinent laws, rules, codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to human resource and payroll functions of a California Community College district including equal employment opportunity, Title V, and the Education Code.

Education and Experience Requirements :

Education :

Experience :

Licenses / Certification : A valid Class "C" California Driver's License.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Environment :

Standard office setting. Typically, duties are performed in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation. Incumbents are subject to constant contact with others, frequent interruptions, noise from talking or office equipment and demanding legal timelines. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort; must be able to adapt to changing situations and demanding timelines. Must attend afternoon or evening Board meetings.

Physical Demands :

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods, walk short distances on a regular basis, travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work, use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, speak clearly and distinctly to provide information in person or on the telephone; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person to exchange information and make presentations; and lift, carry, and / or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Supplemental Information

San Joaquin Delta College has retained PPL, Inc. to conduct an executive search for the Vice President of Human Resources & Risk Management position. For confidential inquiries or nominations, please contact :

Pam Walker Ed.D.

Vice President, PPL, Inc.

(916) 768-8565

pwalker@pplpros.com

or

Jim Riggs, Ed.D.

Vice President, PPL, Inc.

(209) 559-6550

jriggs@pplpros.com

Required Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered :

1. Cover Letter (Maximum : 6 pages)

2. Current Resume (Maximum : 6 pages)

3. Professional References

4. Transcripts

Be issued directly by the awarding institution.

Application Review Timeline

Technical Assistance

For help with the online application system (NeoGov), contact NeoGov Customer Support at (855) 524-5627 - available Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM (PST).