Director of Human Resources

EVANGEL UNIVERSITY

Director of Human Resources

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE

Director of Human Resources

DEPARTMENT

Human Resource (HR)

DIVISION

Business and Finance

REPORT TO

Chief Operations Officer

CLASSIFICATION

Salaried Exempt, Full Time, 12-months

EU MISSION STATEMENT

Evangel University is a comprehensive Christian university committed to excellence in educating and equipping students to become Spirit-empowered servants of God who impact the Church and society globally.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Human Resources is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resource function that includes, but is not limited to, recruitment and onboarding processes, performance evaluations, policies and procedures, employee relations, training and development, and payroll and benefits.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership in setting vision and goals for the HR department and for its ongoing operation. Lead and support the HR personnel and their respective functions. Provide leadership and support for Title IX compliance, including coordinating with the Title IX Coordinator on policies, procedures, and response to misconduct, and serving as a resource to leadership and employees. Annually review and make recommendations to executive management for improvement of the organization's policies, procedures, and practices on personnel matters. Lead and implement the EU staff and faculty training and development program for the organization in conjunction with the EU team to provide continual learning and personal and professional growth for employees. Oversees the employee benefit programs administration (group health, dental, life, long-term & short-term disability insurance, retirement plans, FMLA and workers compensation). Oversees the biweekly and monthly payroll processing to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Assists executive management in the annual review, preparation, and administration of the organization's wage and salary program. Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures organization's compliance. Maintains responsibility for organization compliance with federal, state, and local legislation pertaining to all personnel matters. Communicates changes in the organization's personnel policies and procedures and ensures that proper compliance is followed. Works directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters. Coordinates or conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations. Consults with legal counsel as appropriate, or as directed by the COO on personnel matters. Prepares, analyzes, and monitors monthly budget and general ledger reconciliation, and manages the annual departmental budget. Maintains a human resource information system that meets the organization's personnel information needs.

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

Education:

Bachelor s degree in HRM, Business Administration or related field required. Master s degree in HRM or Business Administration strongly preferred. Professional certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or

PHR/SPHR

) preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of five years of HR experience required. A familiarity with Federal and/or State employment laws and other related legislations is a must. Experience in employee benefits administration and working in a higher educational institution preferred. A familiarity with ADP Work Force Now and/or Ellucian Colleague system is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills:

Understands and supports the mission of Evangel University; respects the institution s relationship to the Assemblies of God denomination and has a desire to serve Evangel University staff, faculty and students in the area of HR functions and payroll needs Possess interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem solving skills Able to effectively organize, prioritize, integrate, and harmonize diversified functions in working with multiple departments and people Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) and interact with others in professional manner Able to maintain objectivity and safeguard confidentiality Evangel University is an equal opportunity employer participating in the E-Verify program