Human Resources Partner

DEPARTMENT

Human Resources

EMPLOYMENTTYPE

Full-time 12-mos. benefit eligible.

FLSA

Exempt

SUMMARY

Partnerswithindividualson employment benefitsand payroll related matters;responds to andresolvesinquiriesand provides knowledgeableassistance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Partners with employees students and the community as their primary resource contact; counsels on human resource and payroll related matters; responds to and resolves related questions problems andinquirieswith positiveand welcoming manner models excellent customer service standards.

• Works as a collaborative member of the human resources team toidentifyandparticipateininitiatives and programs that deliver the Colleges strategic priorities.

• Coordinates the campus professional development and tuition waiver programs to enhance employee skills and leadership and connect their contributions to the success of students and the College.

• Managesemployment contracts in collaboration with Academic Affairs and Continuing Education.

• Supports employee life cycle processes from onboarding to offboarding including benefits retirement unemployment collective bargainingandworkers compensation.

• Performs payroll benefits andleaveaccrual entry into the human resources information system (HRIS).Monitors employees time byvalidation ofdata and supervisor authorizations. Ensures compliance with FLSA regulations and collective bargaining agreements;modifiessystem to reflect required updates reviews and reconciles data ensuring accuracy; provides clear and empathetic communication to employeesregardingany necessary adjustments.

• Initiates communicates with andassistsemployees in the interpretation of federal or state laws human resources/payroll policies collective bargaining agreements procedures or other related changes.

• Trainssupervisorsand employeesintheuse of the HRIS system; sets up records for new employees and edits existingrecordsas the integrity of the systems.

• Generates various reportswithchartsand statistics in support of human resource and efficientlymaintainsrecords files reports andcontractsupdates informationaccording tosystem standards and procedures.

• Compiles data and information forcompliancesuch as but not limited toauditsunemployment salary surveyscollectivebargaining theAffordable Care Act/American Health Care Act Office of Civil Rights Department of Labor Montana University System College and University Professional Association (CUPA)and public retirement systems.

• Disseminates andmaintainsconfidential records.

• Reviews and makes recommendations on policies and procedures;assistsin the interpretation of policy related issues and collective bargaining agreements.

• Remains current in practices trends and research related to areas ofassignment.

• Attends relatedtrainings workshops and professionaldevelopment.

• Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff asneededmay supervise staff.

• Activelyparticipatesin the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to studentsemployeesand theCollege.

• Creates andmaintainsa collaborative and collegial environment andmaintainseffective working relationships.

• Maintains professional ethics and confidentialityin accordance withapplicable laws andpolicies.

• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on committees and contributinginthe community in college-related activities

• Performs other duties asassigned.

• Reports to theAssistantDirector of Human Resources

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BachelorsdegreeANDtwo years ofdirectly relatedwork experienceOR

• Associates degree in related field ANDfouryearsof human resources experienceOR

• An equitablecombination ofsixyears ofhigher education anddirectly relatedhuman resources/payrollworkexperience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Closely relatedwork experience inan educationalenvironmentor publicorganization.

• Work experience inpublicsectorcollectivebargainingenvironment.

• Work experience withhumanresourceand payrollinformation systems.

• Professional level human resources certification (PHRSPHR SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLSANDABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles practices and standards of humanresourceand payroll administration

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations

• Strong project and time management skills; highly organized and detail-oriented

• Skill and ability tooperatecurrent technology includingknowledge of human resource information systems; strong personal computer skills requiring familiaritywithMicrosoft O/S systemsExceland Word software

• Strong interpersonal communicationorganizationalandqualitycustomer service skillsrequiredto interact with all college employees and studentsas well as third partyvendors.

• Ability tomaintaina high levelofconfidentiality of sensitivedata.

• Superior analytical critical thinkingproblemsolvingand resolutionskills.

• Demonstrated capacity to developandmaintaineffective working relationships with individualsandorganizations reflecting a broad range of identitiesperspectivesandexperiences.

• Ability to work within policies and procedures ofFVCC.

• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community andcommunity.

• Ability tomaintaineffective and positive professionalrelationships.

• Ability to follow and issuedirections.

• Ability to intermittentlyworknon-traditional schedules including evenings weekends etc.

• Ability tomaintainregular and acceptable attendance levels

• Ability tomaintaina high degree of confidentiality

• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check

• Ability to respondin the event ofanemergency.

• This is aMedium Dutyjob according to theSelected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles U.S. Department ofLaborand Dutyinvolves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 poundsfrequently and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position applicants must apply online at paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application:

• Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the positions Knowledge Skills and Abilities; and
• A current comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; and
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification combine and upload as one document). As a condition of employment the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.) and
• Three professional references with complete contact information must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicants work experience skills and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:Prior to any offers of employment FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicants application or resume. Additionally FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT:Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans Preference laws do not however guarantee Veterans a job nor do they give Veterans preference in internal actions such as promotion transfer reassignment and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans Preference you must complete the Veterans Preference Form (form is available at and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to. Claims for Veterans preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION:Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click