University of Northern Colorado Looking for Assistant Vice President for Human Resources Full Time

Job Summary:
The Assistant Vice President for Human Resources (AVP-HR) serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer for the University of Northern Colorado and is responsible for creating and monitoring the effectiveness of programs that:
* Recruit and retain talented staff and faculty.
* Seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits.
* Support an inclusive, family-friendly work environment.
* Support effective and efficient human resource functions.

The AVP-HR takes a leading role in the planning, development, and administration of all aspects of human resources including employment, compensation, classification systems, benefits, performance management, employee relations, and human resources information systems. This position ensures that the institution is in compliance with state and federal regulations and is responsible for formulating and communicating employment policies and procedures. The AVP-HR also manages the department’s budget. The Assistant Vice President reports to the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration. The AVP-HR is responsible for the supervision of 7 Human Resources staff.

Effective leadership in the position requires attention to:
* Development and training of the Human Resources staff to support implementation of policy and execution of key processes.
* Skillful listening and problem-solving in the realm of employee relations; and
* Ability to lead and support strategic thinking about human resources to support the University Rowing not Drifting Strategic Plan.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:
* Partner with the university’s senior leadership to (a) create a vision for human resources, (b) develop strategies for achieving this vision, and © provide leadership toward these goals.
* Develop human resources goals consistent with and in conjunction with the university’s mission and plan.
* Promote a university community culture that values diversity and inclusion. Provide support for diversity and inclusion related mission and goals.
* Guide and collaborate on the continuous improvement of human resource policies and documentation tools.
* Lead the Human Resources team and provide the support, tools, and resources to help them be successful. Provide staff with professional growth opportunities.
* Provide direction for the Human Resources department and the university toward the comprehensive goal of improving the full employment life cycle, with a focus on providing more efficient and effective service to the campus community.
* Oversee and provide support in the areas of employee benefits, recruitment, classification/compensation, diversity, training, and employee relations.
* Provide communication throughout the university to clarify and promote human resources policies, services, and processes.
* Provide consultative support, counsel, and communication to all levels within the institution while aligning human resource strategies to support the university’s needs.
* Promote and support organizational development by building a strategic approach to succession planning and workforce development.

Minimum Qualifications:
Qualification and Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree required; master’s or J.D. preferred.
* Significant leadership experience in human resources with 5 years of experience managing and developing Human Resources teams.
* Comprehensive knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, laws, and trends.

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers.
• Inclusion: A strong commitment to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where cultural diversity is celebrated and valued.
• Communication Skills: Builds productive relationships and communicates proactively at all levels. Keeps key stakeholders informed regularly to ensure optimal implementation of policies and procedures.
• Problem Solving: Identifies the elements of a problem situation and understands which components are most critical; acts as a pragmatic and creative problem solver while complying with relevant laws and regulations.
• Long-Range Planning: Aligns human resources goals to the university’s mission and goals.
• Influence: Uses influencing strategies to gain genuine agreements; seeks to persuade rather than force solutions or impose decisions or regulations.
• Human Resources Knowledge: Strong understanding of and experience with federal and state regulatory compliance including worker’s compensation, unemployment, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Affordable Care Act, and Title IX.
• Systems Thinking: Provides analysis of problems and implements solutions that account for the interactions of all systems and organizational entities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the higher education sector is preferred, but the university is open to talented individuals from other sectors.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Attach resume and cover letter electronically.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary range is $145,000-$155,000. Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans. Dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

Additional Requirements and Information:
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

Required Notice: In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online (https://www.unco.edu/police/clery/security-report.aspx) and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

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Satisfactory completion of a background and education check, receipt of original transcripts within one month of hire, and authorization to work in the United States are required after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is a Doctoral/Research University enrolling approximately 13,000+ graduate and undergraduate students. The University, founded in 1889, is located in the City of Greeley, which has a growing population of 100,000. Greeley is situated an hour north of Denver and about 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about UNC and Greeley is available at http://www.unco.edu.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.