HR Manager

Position Information

Under the supervision of the President, this position manages and directs the White Earth Tribal and Community College (WETCC) Human Resources (HR) Department. The HR Manager oversees recruitment/staffing, classification and compensation, benefits and retirement, performance management, policy compliance, training and development, and HR information systems (HRIS).

On a typical day at WETCC, your contributions will include teamwork, resourcefulness, confidentiality, and effective communication. Specific contributions for this role are listed below. This is not a complete list as all staff may be required to perform additional duties.

• Provide support to managers and supervisors in all HR functions including, but not limited to, recruitment/staffing, position descriptions, classification and compensation, benefits and retirement, performance management, policy compliance, and training and development.
• Oversee salary placement for staff and faculty in accordance with the supervisor.
• Develop the WETCC Affiantive Action Plan.
• Serve as the WETCC designated department insurance representative (DDIR).
• Serve as the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Title I coordinator for employees.
• Serve as a Title IX coordinator for employees.
• Serve as the data practices compliance officer for employee records.
• Monitor and process workers’ compensation and unemployment claims; make determinations to contest claims; and establish an estimated budget for claims.

• Ensure the department is meeting the needs of the college.
• Ensure federal and state regulations/policies/procedures/statutes are adhered to.
• Oversee the development/revision of HR policies and procedures.
• Direct the development and maintenance of HR records and HRIS.

• Serve as a key resource and advisor to the president in dealing with confidential matters.
• Manage human capital to maximize business value.
• Ensure consistent institutional and departmental responses and communications to internal and external constituents.
• Serve as a resource to administrators in establishing departmental/division personnel goals and strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish and maintain a culture in accordance with the colleges’ strategic plans and its mission and vision statements.
• Monitor current and future retirements and assist with establishing an estimated budget.

• Recommend alternatives to resolve conflicts and grievances.
• Prepare the president’s/HR’s response to grievances following research/negotiation.
• Conduct/arrange training for management/staff as necessary.
• Conduct investigations as needed.

• Oversee the process of evaluating employees.
• Design/update evaluation forms as needed.
• Train and provide ongoing support to supervisors in maintaining appropriate performance or behavioral corrective action documentation.
• Assist supervisors with coaching and progressive discipline as necessary.
• Assist supervisors with preparing/updating position descriptions.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Advertised Salary: $61,755.20/year, exempt status

• Associate’s degree.
• Three or more years of experience in human resources.
• Knowledge of employee benefit programs.
• Experience with human resources information systems.
• Comprehensive computer skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Current driver’s license and insurance.
• Ability to pass a background check before being offered employment.
• Ability to travel for professional development and job-related activities.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five or more years of experience in human resources.
• Society for Human Resources Management certification.
• Supervisory/leadership experience.
• Experience in higher education.

Applicant Materials

Required:

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