Executive Director of Human Resources

Executive Director of Human Resources

• Provide strategic leadership and governance of the College's new HRIS (Workday), and oversight of operational Human Resources functions, including Benefits and Leave Administration, Recruitment, and Talent Management to fully support the institution's HR strategic goals.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative partnerships with managers across the college, proactively engaging to anticipate and address employee matters before they escalate, and provide consultation and other support regarding performance management and employee concerns.
• Direct the management of personnel records and data management to ensure confidentiality, data integrity, compliance, system reliability, and timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee time and leave process; compliance with FLSA rules and regulations, FMLA, worker's compensation, and unemployment insurance.
• Lead the end-to-end reasonable accommodation review process in compliance with the ADA, state/local regulations and CUNY policy.
• Ensure consistent and compliant application of HR policies, collective bargaining agreements, college and university policies, bylaws, and procedures.
• Mediate civil service employee disputes and handle step one discipline and grievance matters for classified staff.
• Administer recruitment, appointment, termination, classification, performance evaluation and promotion processes for all faculty and staff, and oversee the onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Facilitate and review actions with relevant college offices to ensure proper payment of salary, salary increases, increments, and longevity payments for applicable job titles.
• Lead the development, delivery and tracking of HR training, professional development programs, and employee engagement initiatives, supported by clear communication and accessible guidance materials.
• Establish HR staff performance expectations and foster a collaborative, customer-focused team environment that supports creativity and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate internal HR processes and implement continuous improvements to enhance efficiency, service delivery, and compliance across all HR operations.
• Serve as the college's liaison to the University's Office of Human Resources Management.
• Serve as Recording Secretary and coordinator for the College's Personnel and Budget Committee, and represent Human Resources on various college-wide committees, including but not limited to the HEO Screening Committee, College Council Legislative Committee, and Workplace Violence Prevention Committee.
• Champion employee retention and engagement, including employee recognition events, benefits fairs, and employee newsletters.
• Assume other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

• An advanced degree in Human Resources or a related field, or a J.D., and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a broad array of human resources functions.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
• Proficiency in Workday HRIS, with strong technical and analytical skills.
• Experience in higher education and strong knowledge of regulatory and contractual matters affecting a unionized workplace.
• Proven ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, diplomacy, professionalism and integrity.
• Highly organized with excellent problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate training sessions and engage diverse audiences.