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.

Summary Of Position:

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:

• Leads and oversees, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates 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. Initiatives and strategies include, but are not limited to benefits, policies, programs, processes, and systems.
• Advises 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.
• Interprets applicable employment laws and advise and coach those with supervisory responsibilities and staff on the application of those regulations. In coordination with the President, consults with legal counsel on HR matters as appropriate.
• Oversees and implements the College's recruitment initiatives to attract and retain top talent to meet the needs of Iḷisaġvik. Specific elements include, but are not limited to: advertising, application distribution, Hiring Committee formation, background checks, relocation, New Hire Orientation and Onboarding, and succession planning.
• Responsible for providing HR training, onboarding for supervisors, faculty and staff.
• Develops, builds, and oversees required training, continuing education and coaching structures for the institution.
• Provides general HR assistance to employees, including policy and procedure information, employee development benefits, insurance case management, and advising, as appropriate.
• Assists supervisors with employee development including corrective action, mediation, and effective evaluations.
• Develops strategies and initiatives to enhance staff engagement and the overall employee experience.
• Facilitates complaint resolution and grievance processes as needed.
• Manages, analyzes, monitors, and designs strategies for the College's compensation program consistent with Iḷisaġvik's compensation philosophy, budget and market factors.
• Oversees 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.
• Supervises HR staff, partners with administration, and interacts with faculty, students and members of the community. Ensures that HR staff have the resources, knowledge and training needed to provide professional HR services.
• Interacts effectively in a multicultural environment and engages in Iñupiaq cultural activities in the workplace.
• Develops and manages the HR budget and approves invoices for payment.
• Ensures that HR staff have the resources, knowledge and training needed to provide professional and consistent HR services with a high level of customer service.
• Participates 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.
• Oversees and administers pre-employment and…