Director of Human Resources

Title: Director of Human Resources

Department: Office of Human Resources

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Vice President of Workplace Culture and Inclusion

Objective: Reporting to the VP of Workplace Culture & Inclusion, the Director of Human Resources will be responsible for all areas of the employee-life cycle to support the overall mission and strategic direction of the department. Additionally, the Director will assist senior leadership in cultivating a work environment and culture that is consistent with the college's mission and values.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and overseeing day-to-day HR functions with a focus on performance management, communications, employee relations, and employee engagement.
• Work with the VP and HR Associate in developing an robust onboarding process in efforts to increase employee engagement and retention
• Assist in revising, implementing and assessing a comprehensive group of human resource processes, which includes performance management, employee relations, engagement, and succession planning
• Develop and update internal HR related policies and procedures within the guidelines of the College
• Manage and oversee operations to ensure timely execution of HR processes in partnership with the Deputy Director in absence of the VP
• Make enhancements to existing systems, and partner with other units on implementation of the Oracle systems as needed
• Develop and implement strategic communications to ensure that staff have timely resources and information
• Develop HR metrics, create reports and conduct data analysis to identify trends and make recommendations
• Partner with the VP and Deputy Director of HR on developing annual performance, compensation and merit process
• Follow up with Program Directors and Executive Team members to ensure completion of all HR processes for each unit
• Partner with VP on providing data and implementing initiatives that support a diverse and inclusive culture
• In consultation with the VP provide community members with HR consultation on human capital issues and best practices
• Other duties as assigned

Nothing in this job description restricts Management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• At least 8-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education
• Human Resources certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability working in a high-volume complex environment that requires confidentiality, a high level of collaboration, discretion, diplomacy and tact
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability in problem solving and conflict resolution
• Strong knowledge of human resource policies, programs and procedures, along with a comprehensive understanding of applicable federal, state and local employment laws
• Strong analytical aptitude required, along with advanced skills with Microsoft Excel
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications

To apply:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Jazzmine Clarke-Glover, Vice President for Workplace Culture and Inclusion j.clarke-glover@wagner.edu with the subject line "Director of HR".

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000. Wagner College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Wagner College achieves this mission through the implementation and enhancement of The Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts, which was formally launched in 1998. This innovative and bold curricular methodology is predicated on a method of integrated learning. It builds upon Wagner’s history of combining liberal arts and focused professional programs, coupled with our unique location and requires experiential learning for all students. The Plan has thus ushered in a new vision of engaged student learning that is at once reflective and integrated, theoretical and practical. Our goal has been, and continues to be, to provide a transformative college experience which best prepares our students for positions of effective and responsible leadership and citizenship in their chosen professions, and in their personal and public lives. From the outset, our faculty have eagerly led this learning centered endeavor.

Preparing all students for such leadership requires a coherent, efficient, effective and universal educational program and a focused Faculty and Administration, supported by an equally committed Board of Trustees.

Wagner College prepares students for life, as well as for careers, by emphasizing scholarship, achievement, leadership, and citizenship. Wagner offers a comprehensive educational program that is anchored in the liberal arts, experiential and co-curricular learning, interculturalism, interdisciplinary studies, and service to society, and that is cultivated by a faculty dedicated to promoting individual expression, reflective practice, and integrative learning.

Wagner College offers a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, pension and paid time off benefits to all full-time employees. The Wagner College Office of Human Resources partners with all members of the College community to cultivate a work environment that values equal opportunity, diversity equity inclusion and access, professional development and individual excellence.

Wagner College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wagner College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Posted in Exempt on Dec. 28, 2023