Director of Human Resources #999753 - Full-time / Part-time

Posting DetailsJob Summary / Basic Function

Director of Human Resources is to lead and oversee Employee Relations, Recruiting, Benefits, Compliance, and Training/Development functions. This position will be a key stakeholder in our organizational strategy reporting to the VP for Finance and Operations but with direct oversight by the President. LIT is currently outsourcing HR and this position will lead the creation of our own HR Department.

Responsibilities:
Advise leadership in areas such as Human Resources, Change Management, and Training and Development initiatives, resource planning, and effective implementation of processes and programs.
Drive initiatives such as goal setting, measurement, performance feedback, and rewards.
Responsible for compliance with State mandates.
Manage and oversee all Workers’ Compensation claims.
Coach supervisors and employees on various employee relations, compliance, and policy issues, and all support programs offered by LIT.
Design and implement onboarding and offboarding processes.
Communicate and update employee handbooks in compliance with state and system.
Maintain centralized employee documentation.
Work with payroll and finance to ensure employees payments.
Achieve TSUS Vision 2020 in Excellence to focus on recruiting of faculty talent.
Provide ongoing support on special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements:
Minimum 8 years relevant work experience in a broad scope of human resources.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent. PHR certification (SPHR or GPHR) is preferred, if not have, must have in first year of employment. Higher education experience preferred. Experience problem-solving with and for internal stakeholders.
Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently.
Supervisor experience of 2 years.

EEO Statement

Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Preferred QualificationsSecurity Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

SalaryCommensurateWork HoursOpen Date07/23/2020Open Until FilledYesClose DatePosting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) maintains a list of Institutions Whose Degrees are illegal to Use in Texas. You can search for your institution on the THECB website at: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/index.cfm?objectid=3D2801D0-1C9F-11E8-BC500050560100A9. Copy and paste this link into a web browser in order to search under "Fraudulent or Substandard Institutions" for your college/university attended for your degree. Please check your answer BEFORE you submit your application. HR is not responsible for checking your answer nor resubmitting your application back into the pool if you do not answer this question correctly. As part of your educational qualifications for this position, are you claiming a degree from any of the institutions listed on the THECB website referenced above?
   • Yes, my institution IS on this list & IS Not accredited.
   • No, my institution is NOT on this list & IS accredited.
2. * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, applicants must complete and email to jobs4vets@lit.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE.
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
   • No
   • Yes
4. * In what subject did you receive your Bachelor's degree?

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Are you currently certified as a PHR, SPHR, or GPHR professional? If yes, please specify which certification(s) you currently hold.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * How many years of work experience do you have in Human Resources?

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

   (Open Ended Question)

8. * How many years of work experience in higher education do you have?

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Certification(s)