Executive Director of Human Resources

Executive Director Of Human Resources

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are "Unapologetically Iñupiaq." This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

Under the supervision of the President, the Executive Director of Human Resources is a key leadership position responsible for providing administrative leadership, management and oversight for all aspects of Human Resources functions in alignment with the College's mission, vision, values and strategic direction. The Executive Director of Human Resources works collaboratively with executive team members and serves as a member of the President's Advisory Team (PAT) for strategic planning and technical expertise.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Leading and overseeing all HR functions for the College in order to attract, retain and develop top talent to serve students and communities of the North Slope of Alaska.
• Advising management on key initiatives and HR matters to ensure fair and equitable compliance with College policies and practices, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Interpreting applicable employment laws and advise and coach those with supervisory responsibilities and staff on the application of those regulations.
• Overseeing and implementing the College's recruitment initiatives to attract and retain top talent to meet the needs of Iḷisaġvik.
• Providing HR training, onboarding for supervisors, faculty and staff.
• Developing, building, and overseeing required training, continuing education and coaching structures for the institution.
• Providing general HR assistance to employees, including policy and procedure information, employee development benefits, insurance case management, and advising, as appropriate.
• Assisting supervisors with employee development including corrective action, mediation, and effective evaluations.
• Developing strategies and initiatives to enhance staff engagement and the overall employee experience.
• Facilitating complaint resolution and grievance processes as needed.
• Managing, analyzing, monitoring, and designing strategies for the College's compensation program consistent with Iḷisaġvik's compensation philosophy, budget and market factors.
• Overseeing salary administration and position classification consistent with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Responsible for overseeing and administering the College's benefits program, including health, life, and disability insurance, unemployment insurance, and Workers' Compensation.
• Supervising HR staff, partners with administration, and interacts with faculty, students and members of the community. Ensuring that HR staff have the resources, knowledge and training needed to provide professional HR services.
• Interacting effectively in a multicultural environment and engaging in Iñupiaq cultural activities in the workplace.
• Developing and managing the HR budget and approving invoices for payment.
• Participating in appropriate professional development to maintain knowledge of current HR trends, practices, and regulations, including, but not limited to, employee relations, compensation, benefits, diversity issues, and employment legislation.
• Overseeing and administering pre-employment and post-accident drug screening.
• Maintaining HR and Safety records, ensuring record accuracy through periodic audits, serving on the College's Risk Management Team, and assisting the Safety Coordinator with general safety matters, including accident prevention and job design.
• Developing, preparing and maintaining the Employee Handbook with a minimum annual review.
• Developing, analyzing and conducting HR surveys and providing reports results as necessary.
• Maintaining and reviewing HR online trainings which include annual required and optional trainings.
• Complying with College policies, procedures and…