Director of Human Resources

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People Operations and Client Services
Provide leadership in the delivery of HR services across schools departments and divisions.
Serve as a trusted advisor to internal HR team members as well as the Colleges managers and employees on a wide range of HR issues including policy interpretation performance management compliance and problem resolution.
Consult on employment and recruitment practices that require escalation
onboarding data management reporting and compliance with federal state and College regulations.
Collaborate with the EVP CAO and senior leadership on staffing employee engagement retention strategies and workforce planning.
Ensure consistent administration of HR practices in alignment with service standards institutional values and applicable labor laws for employees including student workers.
Partner with subject-matter experts to deliver best-in-class HR services that support organizational effectiveness.

Labor and Employee Relations
Provide strategic guidance to managers and employees of our 5 bargaining units on the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements to
ensure compliance and foster constructive labormanagement relationships.
Oversee the business process and management of investigatory disciplinary and grievance procedures for both exempt and non-exempt employees.
Cultivate strong collaborative partnerships with managers across the College proactively engaging to anticipate and address employee relations matters
before they escalate.
Provide strategic leadership in union contract negotiations ensuring outcomes that align with institutional goals while fostering collaborative labormanagement relationships. Manager union contract negotiations with a focus on achieving fair sustainable agreements that align with the strategic priorities of the College.

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
Provide strategic leadership and governance of the Colleges HRIS (Workday) positioning it as a center of excellence that fully supports institutional goals and HR strategy.
Drive data integrity compliance and system reliability ensuring accurate timely and actionable workforce insights.
Leverage HRIS to deliver advanced analytics benchmarking reporting and workforce planning tools that inform executive decision-making and strategic initiatives.
Oversee key Compensation processes within HRIS including benchmarking wage adjustments organizational changes transactions audits and mass uploads (EIBs).
Oversight of HRIS functions across Workday HCM including Benefits and Leave Administration Recruitment Compensation and Talent Management.
Partner with IT Finance and HR leaders to evaluate design and implement system enhancements and technology solutions that improve efficiency compliance and user experience.
Conduct audits and process reviews to ensure accuracy transparency and accountability in all HRIS-supported functions including compensation and benefits.
Business Processes and Change Management
Facilitate internal process and system changes developing and revising operating procedures as needed.
Promote continuous improvement by identifying and evaluating process improvement opportunities developing methodology and streamlining processes to improve efficiency.
Design and implement HR programs systems and services aligned with the Colleges goals.
Partner with the EVP CAO to ensure institution-wide consistency and compliance with federal and state employment and compensation laws.
Develop reporting procedures and accountability measures to evaluate HR program effectiveness.
Establish philosophies and strategies that align with the Colleges mission goals and strategic plan.

Team Management
Provide leadership and daily management to a team of Human Resources Associate Directors for each Center of Excellence and extended HR staff of HR Partners or designees across the five centers of excellence.
Oversee HR business processes and work allocation training performance management performance evaluations for team members etc.

Motivate and coach staff to achieve peak performance promoting continuous improvement and efficiency.
Stay current with HR trends best practices regulatory changes and new technologies communicating relevant updates to leadership.

Skills Qualifications & Requirements:

Required Skills & Abilities:

Proven ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality diplomacy professionalism and integrity.
Strong customer service orientation with flexibility adaptability and a commitment to excellence.
Demonstrated sound judgment critical thinking and decision-making skills with a collaborative leadership style that fosters teamwork and cooperation.
Highly organized with excellent problem-solving and prioritization skills able to manage multiple complex assignments effectively.
Experience working in a unionized environment with demonstrated success in both traditional and interest-based negotiations.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the ability to facilitate training and engage diverse audiences.
Knowledge of HR best practices in performance management retention investigations professional development and compliance.
Commitment to build effective relationships across diverse employee populations.
Demonstrated ability to coach mentor and serve as a role model for managers and staff.
Advanced knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical skills.
Ability to manipulate and analyze data and reports.
Self-motivated and results-driven with the ability to work independently while
also contributing as a collaborative team member.

Education/Experience Required
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience with expertise in organizational effectiveness employee relations talent management and/or business development.
Demonstrated supervisory experience motivating a team and leading change management.

Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a relevant field.
Professional HR certification (e.g. SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR SPHR).
Experience in higher education.
Proficiency in Workday HRIS (HCM Benefits Recruitment and Leave Administration) with strong technical and analytical skills.

This is a hybrid role - 3 days a week minimum in the office and may also at times be required to come into the office additional days. Available after hours and weekends as needed.

Salary Range: $165000 - $170000

As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Council of Ivy Group Presidents (Ivy League) it is imperative that members of the Columbia University community which includes Barnard College in all matters related to the intercollegiate athletics program exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA Conference University and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to departmental budgets qualifications experience education licenses specialty and training. The above hiring range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimateof the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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