Executive Director of Human Resources

The Executive Director of Human Resources' responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leading and overseeing Employee Relations, Recruiting, Benefits, Compliance, and Training/Development functions for the Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange and Lamar State College Port Arthur campuses. This position will be a key stakeholder in our organizational strategy reporting to the VP for Finance and Operations & CFO. This is an exempt position. Advise leadership in areas such as Human Resources, change management, training and development initiatives, resource planning, and effective implementation of processes and programs Drive initiatives such as goal setting, measurement, performance feedback, and rewards Responsible for compliance with State mandates Coach supervisors and employees on various employee relations, compliance, and policy issues, and all support programs offered by the campuses Maintain comprehensive employee relations strategy, successfully resolving complex cases and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships Oversee all investigations ensuring compliance with internal investigative procedural workflows, documentation expectations and retention, accurate policy interpretation and application, and the administration of risk mitigating resolutions Personally manage highly complex and executive-level investigations and employment matters Partner with campus entities to ensure safety during investigation, adequate and timely communication, and the ultimate success of the resolution and supportive measures Self-perform and ensure team's regular follow-up on resolved cases to ensure compliance with non-retaliation policies and efficacy of resolution measures Serve as company representative in mediation, litigation, EEOC charge responses, etc. Continually promote a work environment centered around dignity and respect for all employees, students, vendors, and visitors Oversee leave of absence and accommodation administration, approvals, and tracking to ensure legal rights are administered properly and to prevent abuse Conduct equity and market analysis to ensure competitive pay structures Manage recruitment processes to successfully fill faculty and staff roles while improving time-to-fill metrics Develop and deliver manager training programs on performance management, legal compliance, and leadership development Responsible for policy development and maintenance Maintain HRIS reporting compliance and oversee and/or directly manage all other HR reporting Serve as Project Manager to implement new HR software, as needed Oversee benefits administration (enrollment, reporting, COBRA compliance, etc.) Oversee ACA reporting process and employee notifications Manage the administration of each campus' HR Communications calendar Consult with general counsel, as needed Design and oversee onboarding and offboarding processes; and employee experience initiatives Communicate and update employee handbooks in compliance with state and system office Oversee maintenance centralized employee documentation Work with payroll and finance to ensure employees' timely and accurate payments Responds to internal and external audit requests that impact HR Manage and oversee all Workers' Compensation claims Provide ongoing support on special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years' relevant work experience in a broad scope of human resources Bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent Supervisory experience 5 years or an equivalent combination of leadership, related experience and advanced education. Highly knowledgeable about employment laws, including, but not limited to EEO, ADA, Title VI, VII, FMLA, PDA, FLSA, etc. Experience problem-solving with and for internal stakeholders Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously through teams and independently

Preferred Qualifications:

PHR certification (SPHR or GPHR) is preferred, if not have, must have in first year of employment Master's degree Higher education experience preferred This is a shared service position that requires a weekly on campus presence at each of the three colleges: Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur