Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Vice President for Finance, plan, organize and overseethe university human resources management functions, including employee relations, strategic planning, legal compliance, compensationadministration, payroll, HRIS, and faculty and staff planning and development. This position is a resource for all levels of theorganization regarding employment, compensation, employee performance, benefits and other employee related issues. In addition, thisposition acts as liaison for university Risk Management issues with the carrier and various departments on campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

HR Related Duties andResponsibilities Plan, organize and oversee the university human resources management functions, including employeerelations, strategic planning, legal compliance, compensation administration, HRIS and faculty and staff planning and development. Plan, coordinate and assist with employee relations and training activities; provide information to applicants and employees with humanresources questions; conduct investigations related to human resources issues as appropriate. Identify issues and recommendimprovements for effective Human Resources functions including benefit renewal, plan design changes, Employee Handbook and universitypolicies and procedures. Plan, organize and implement compensation administration practices and procedures. This includesmonitoring, setting and changing pay ranges for staff personnel, running reports for annual budget process, and coordinating payincreases/promotions. Develop, organize and implement performance management process. Administer and oversee recruitmentprocess. An active member of the Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC). Plan, coordinate and oversee activities related to benefitsadministration.

Such as:

benefit renewal, coordinate with providers for problem resolution, and disseminate changes to the campuspersonnel. Plans, organizes and implements events connected to employee recognition, benefit enrollment and wellness activities,as well as Administrative Staff Assembly meetings (ASA). Works with the Faculty and Staff development director regarding trainingopportunities for staff. This includes being a member of the Faculty Welfare Committee. Manages Communication staff (theUniversity Receptionist) to ensure that the university phone and reception area runs efficiently and effectively. Responsible tomaintaining HR and Communication annual budget and expenses. Manage HR and communication staff. Explores allopportunities to maintain budgeted funds and cost saving initiatives in benefits, staffing and other areas within this position's span ofcontrol. Payroll Related Duties and Responsibilities Manage payrollstaff to ensure proper payment process and all legal compliance of payroll payments for all University employees. Audits reports(maintains compliance) on federal withholding, state withholding, unemployment compensation as well as payroll edits each pay period. Facilitates improvements in payroll operations/functions by assisting in the development and maintenance of computer systems used inpayroll operations. Completes salary survey information as needed and annually for the Integrated Postsecondary Education System(IPEDS). Ensures that MNU is collecting deductions from employees accurately and processes the invoices for benefit carriers andother vendor payments in a timely manner. Risk Management Duties andResponsibilities Liaison for university Risk Management issues with the carrier and coordinates renewal reporting andprocesses with the VP for Finance. Works with other departments regarding Risk Management issues such as Facility Services.

Reports liability claims to the carrier and works with departments with required areas of improvement. Serves on the EmergencyOperations Plan (EOP) committee. Coordinates and reports worker compensation claims with the injured party and the carrier. Oversees approval and education for those employees, including students, that drive MNU vehicles and equipment.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

General understanding of basic accounting and payrollprocessing. Demonstrated and proven ability in the understanding/knowledge of all legal requirements for payroll and HumanResources compliance. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to a diverse clientele and alllevels within MNU. Detailed oriented with strong attention to detail with the ability to problem solve effectively andquickly Ability to be personally supportive of the Christian character and mission of the University to encourage and sustainmission-fit personnel recruiting. Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office Products. Excellent listening andanalytical skills to manage and guide others through conflict resolution and management. This includes skills to discern when issues can beresolved or when they need to be moved to a higher level. Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's required; Master's degree preferred. Minimumof 5 years of demonstrated ability and experience in payroll and Human Resources, 3 years of experience in higher education ispreferred Experience using payroll software and ability to understand/adapt to various computer software programs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Work environmentcharacteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.