Job Opening: Senior Director of Human Resources
- Company
- Hampshire College
- Location
- Amherst, MA
- Posted on
- May 9, 2024
AMHERST PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Senior Director of
Human Resources The senior director of human resources provides
leadership and overall strategic direction in all areas related to human
resources functions to include the effective utilization and support of
college employees. The senior director will work with the administration
including the president and senior administrators, school deans,
faculty, and staff to seek advice and to build support for changes in
and enhancements to existing human resource programs and practices. The
senior director will consult with senior management to develop and align
comprehensive human resources with the mission and values of Hampshire
College and will consult with members of the community in all areas of
human resources management including effective workforce staffing,
employee relations, benefits administration, fiscal accountability, and
quality improvement. The senior director will provide leadership in
facilitating communication, decision-making, trust, employee
professional development, and employee relations; all toward enhancing
the overall effectiveness of the College. The senior director will
provide leadership as the College increasingly seeks to promote
inclusion, equity and diversity within our community coordinating with
the senior vice president of justice, equity, and anti-racism on tasks,
initiatives, and goals. The senior director will ensure that Hampshire
College complies with all state and federal laws in areas such as
employment, labor relations, and benefits. The senior director acts as
deputy director of the campus Title IX program and the ADA coordinator
for employees. The senior director of human resources is a senior member
of the finance & administration division, and plays a critical role in
supporting the division, and the College, in communications and
leadership. In this capacity, the senior director may, from time-to-time
attend Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings, should, when necessary,
present updates to SLT about the status of major projects and
initiatives in human resources, and should be consulted on campus wide
communications that impact employee compensation, retention, benefits
and other human resource issues. As a member of both the HR team and the
division of finance and administration, this position is essential to
employee and community service and experience. The incumbent must feel
comfortable working in an often fast-paced organizational framework with
shifting and evolving responsibilities. This position collaborates with
other HR staff, and a variety of other college offices to meet the
department goals, and further the mission of the department and the
College. This position participates as a committed member and leader of
the human resources team in college and division committee work,
projects, meetings, events, and overall community development.
Availability to work occasional nights and weekends may be required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor\'s degree in Human
Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master\'s
degree preferred. Minimum five years of human resource management
experience required. REQUIRED SKILLS: Demonstrated ability to work and
communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community
Strong leadership and management skills Excellent verbal and written
communication skills Experience with automated management information
systems Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Thorough
knowledge of relevant federal, state and local government regulations
and equal opportunity policies are required Excellent time management
skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related
software Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the
organization\'s HRIS and alent management systems.