Director of Human Resources

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.

Talent Acquisition:

leads and manages recruitment process including interviewing, hiring, and developrecruitment strategies to attract candidates. Develop, organize and implement performance management process. Administerand oversee recruitment process. Plan, coordinate and oversee activities related to benefits administration.

Such as:

benefitrenewal, coordinate with providers for problem resolution, and disseminate changes to the campus personnel. Plans, organizes andimplements events connected to employee recognition, benefit enrollment and wellness activities, as well as Administrative Staff Assemblymeetings (ASA). Works with the Faculty and Staff development director regarding training opportunities for staff. This includesbeing a member of the Faculty Welfare Committee. Responsible to maintaining HR and Communication annual budget and expenses. Manage HR and communication staff. Explores all opportunities to maintain budgeted funds and cost saving initiatives inbenefits, staffing and other areas within this position's span of control. Payroll RelatedDuties and Responsibilities Manage payroll staff to ensure proper payment process and all legal compliance of payrollpayments 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 byassisting in the development and maintenance of computer systems used in payroll operations. Completes salary survey informationas needed and annually for the Integrated Postsecondary Education System (IPEDS). Ensures that MNU is collecting deductions fromemployees accurately and processes the invoices for benefit carriers and other vendor payments in a timely manner. Risk Management Duties and Responsibilities Liaison for university Risk Management issueswith the carrier and coordinates renewal reporting and processes with the VP for Finance. Works with other departments regardingRisk Management issues such as Facility Services. Reports liability claims to the carrier and works with departments with required areas ofimprovement. Serves on the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) committee. Coordinates and reports worker compensation claimswith the injured party and the carrier. Oversees approval and education for those employees, including students, that drive MNUvehicles and equipment.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

Generalunderstanding of basic accounting and payroll processing. Demonstrated and proven ability in the understanding/knowledge of alllegal requirements for payroll and Human Resources compliance. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the abilityto relate to a diverse clientele and all levels within MNU. Detailed oriented with strong attention to detail with the ability toproblem solve effectively and quickly. Ability to be personally supportive of the Christian character and mission of theUniversity to encourage and sustain mission-fit personnel recruiting. Solid computer skills including Microsoft OfficeProducts. Excellent listening and analytical skills to manage and guide others through conflict resolution and management. Thisincludes skills to discern when issues can be resolved or when they need to be moved to a higher level. Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelors required, Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 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 byan employee 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.