Director of Human Resources

ANNUAL SALARY: $210000-$225000 Compensation is based on relevant education and experience and will be set within the listed salary range.

SCHEDULE: Full-time 12 months/year minimum 40 hours/week. Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.

REPORTS TO: Principal

Position Purpose

Responsible for the overall strategic direction of the HR department and developing HR policies and programs for faculty administrators and staff. Lead strategic Human Resources advisor to leadership and is responsible for building and maintaining a high-performing Human Resources program.

Develops strategies to recruit develop motivate assess and retain top talent who enable Exeter to pursue its mission. Major areas of responsibility include administrator and staff recruitment compensation and benefits organizational development employee relations employee and pay policies and employment law. Additionally serves in an advisory capacity for the Academys Principal and Trustees as a member of the Principals Staff.

Job Responsibilities

Administrative Management

• Manages and leads the development and implementation of an HR vision and strategy and related goals objectives policies and priorities to align with the Academys strategic plan and organizational objectives; continually monitors HRs operations and services and modifies and adjusts as necessary.
• Develops and manages the HR department budget.
• Assesses risk to the organization and identifies compliance issues.
• Administers HR policy and records in compliance with state federal and Academy guidelines.
• Serves as a resource to HR Partners and others at the Academy and oversees the accurate documentation and record retention of investigations leaves and/or accommodation requests.
• Leads and coordinates special projects and initiatives frequently involving senior leaders of the Academy.
• Gathers investigates conducts research analyzes and/or studies information affecting Academy-wide issues.
• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for programs and personnel in the areas of benefits and compensation wellness employee relations regulatory compliance and training and organizational development.
• Cultivates strong collaborative relationships with internal HR staff and appropriately utilizes them to inform and support HR operational processes. Clearly communicates expectations to foster trust and good working relationships.
• Develops and maintains a campus wide working environment conducive to professional behavior positive morale trust creativity and teamwork.
• Member of the Employee Engagement Compensation and Development Committee.

Employee Relations

• Manages and oversees all employee relations matters
• Manages and oversees all employee-related legal matters in close consultation with General Counsel.
• Handles complex employee/workplace investigations and handles other sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact. Prepares appropriate write-ups and recommends resolution(s). Oversees employee/workplace investigations handled by HR Partners.
• Fosters a culture of respect inclusion and empathy..
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships build morale increase productivity and retention.
• Educates leadership on employee relations policies and procedures as well as the legal aspects (in close consultation with General Counsel) and implications of various decisions and options ensuring compliance with federal state(s) and local employment laws and Academy policies and procedures.
• Develops and executes campus-wide recognition programs and events.

Benefits & Compensation

• Develops key strategies for and oversees the administration of the Academys compensation and benefits.
• Works with the Director of Compensation and Benefits in the research and implementation of compensation systems including proper classifications of all employees salary adjustments and increases and participating in market studies.
• Oversees the benefits program including review and modification of offerings providers and brokers as necessary.
• Ensures legal and procedural compliance of all benefits offerings and employee communications with the assistance of General Counsel.
• Member of the Academys Retirement Plan Committee.

Recruitment & Talent Management

• Provides innovative leadership and guidance for all the Academys recruitment and retention efforts to ensure high quality experience for applicants attraction of diverse pool of candidates and utilization of best practices in selection methods.
• Participates as a member and/or chairperson of search committee on select leadership positions.
• Develops and implements human capital strategy with specific plans to manage talent develop leaders and drive employee and organizational performance to facilitate the success of the Academy..
• Works closely with HR Partners on recruitment initiatives in order to drive and enable hiring and retention of talented and diverse employees who will affect positive change.
• Supports or leads high-level searches.

Training & Organizational Development

• Consults with department leaders to optimize organizational performance and equip teams to meet their objectives.
• Assists leadership and department heads in workforce planning talent forecasting organizational re-design/re-structuring development of position descriptions position classification and salary action recommendations. Provides advice and counsel to leaders in areas including leadership practices communications employee relations classification compensation and professional development.
• Identifies and enables development opportunities to include supervisory/management training one-on-one coaching executive coaching employee engagement strategies orientation and on boarding.
• Directs the development of staff and leadership learning programs.
• Collaborates with HR team management and leadership in defining training initiatives by having an excellent understanding of the Academys objectives issues needs and key success factors.
• Provides consultation and best practice advice to challenging and often unique problems related to managing a complex organization.
• Advances the development of the Academys Strategic Planning efforts by supporting organizational/cultural change and assisting leadership with assessment of the existing organization and culture in determining needs for change in roles competencies behaviors and the requisite skills required to support the new organization/culture.
• Member of the Incident Response Team (IRT) participating in tabletop exercises and convening during emergencies.

Knowledge Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Proven strong presentation skills and presence.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences an orientation toward equity and inclusion and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Ability to plan research coordinate and supervise staff and projects within a complex organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• Ability to prepare and effectively present both oral and written information concerning activities and operations to internal and external constituents.
• Knowledge of personnel management supervision and staff training.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strategic high-level thinking coupled with the attention to detail necessary for successful planning and execution.
• Proven excellent client support skills with demonstrated evidence of strong business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teammates and clients by building trust and credibility.
• Ability to build and leverage effective relationships and influence decisions and behaviors through collaborating.
• Solid understanding of multiple HR disciplines including ER recruitment training OD compensation and benefits.
• Ability and willingness to travel (by car air train or bus) domestically as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Proficient in MS Office as well as HRIS products such as Ellucian Colleague Peoplesoft PeopleAdmin ADP etc.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times including stressful situations.

Position Requirements

Education

• Bachelors degree required Human Resources or Organizational Development specialization preferred.
• Masters degree preferred.
• PHR SPHR CCP or other certified HR designation desired.

Experience

• 10 years related experience in an HR leadership and management capacity preferably in an academic environment creating an environment of professionalism and teamwork and contributing positively to unit cohesiveness and morale.
• 10 years in-depth experience in managing employee relations issues.
• 10 years demonstrated experience working with and providing consultation to all levels of employees on strategic and tactical HR related issues and to work effectively in a complex environment.
• 5 years project management experience.
• Experience leading the workforce through a changing environment.
• Experience that demonstrates the highest personal levels of uncompromising integrity and honesty.
• Must possess a record of service that identifies concern for the safety and well-being of others.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.

Direct/Indirect Reports

Direct

• Director of Compensation and Benefits
• Assistant Director of Human Resources
• Human Resources Partner (2)
• Human Resources Administrative Coordinator

Indirect

• Benefits/HRIS Administrator
• HR Coordinator

Additional Requirements

1. Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
2. Clean Driving record (reviewed annually).

Required Experience:

Director