Assistant Director of Human Resources

The Assistant Director of HR (ADHR) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. The ADHR will have the primary responsibility of assisting the Director of Human Resource in creating and implementing departmental plans, which involves identifying departmental needs and establishing plans of action.

• Supervise HR staff of 2: HR Administrative Coordinator and Benefits Administrator
• Provide leadership and oversight of the administration of all employee benefits programs such as health insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, Emeriti program, HSA & FSA, COBRA and other related plan
• Under general direction of the Director, plan and direct the administration of the annual open enrollment, tuition assistance programs, worker’s compensation program, leave programs, and wellness program
• Provide direct oversight of payment and reconciliation of related benefits bills, including electronic transmissions, in a timely manne Manage reconciliation of College accounts associated with all benefits plans on a monthly basis to ensure proper accounting of all payroll deductions.
• Provide direction to Benefits Administration Specialist on rules and regulations associated with the Affordable Care Act (ACA); collaborates tracking workloads of part-time employees, calculating and submitting payment of various fees associated with the ACA, and implements tracking systems necessary to stay in compliance with the ACA (Form 1095/1096 reporting).
• Manages HRIS system, including identifying and addressing departmental and institutional needs.
• In coordination with the Director, manages salary administration of all employees.
• Under direction of the Director, establishes departmental processes to address the HRSOP as initiatives become operational.
• Provide counsel and advice to all employees on matters associated with their employment with the College. Coordinate involvement in employee relations with Director and assist with action plan
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding of all new employees, including tracking applicant logs, performing background checks, orientation of new employees.
• Manage employment and benefits data through databases, spreadsheets and reports and assist with updates to written policies as they relate to employment and bene
• Oversee departmental webpage; work with Administrative Coordinator to update information on HR webpage and new employee landing platfo
• Serve as primary liaison for HR department and Wellness Committee on Wellness Initiative

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 2-5 years HR Generalist experience or education in HR management is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of benefits management and plan designs
• Strong skills and experience with Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheets, word processing and outlook is essential
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Full understanding of applicable HR statutes and regulations such as ADA, COBRA, FMLA, FLSA, HIPAA, OSHA and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 required
• Must be strong team player
• Prior experience in higher education is a plus
• Professional designation a plus: either SHRM, PHR or CEBS

Interested applicants should apply here.  Once you create an applicant account, you should upload your cover letter, resume and a list with contact information for three references.