Executive Director of Human Resources

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency SUNY Old Westbury

Title Executive Director of Human Resources

Occupational Category Administrative or General Management

Salary Grade 02

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $130000 to $145000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address 223 Store Hill Road

PO Box 210

City Old Westbury

State NY

Zip Code 11568

Duties Description About SUNY Old Westbury:The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.Since its founding in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social Justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for nine consecutive years.Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4800 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu Job Description:The Executive Director, Human Resources will provide oversight of the staff, budget, and operations of the Office of Human Resources. The incumbent will work closely with the University President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, and Chairs on all aspects of the college's activities to provide subject-matter expertise and guidance in all areas of human resources and will contribute to the institution's organizational strategic planning goals. The incumbent will be part of the Vice President and Cabinet teams.In this role, the incumbent will lead with integrity and excellence and will promote and empower a culture where employees own and embrace the highest level of professional and ethical standards. The Executive Director, Human Resources will partner with the Vice President of Institutional Excellence to provide leadership in fostering a climate of inclusiveness, respect, and Title IX Compliance. This role requires the incumbent to be a hands-on leader and to assist in the performance of tasks that are the primary responsibility of their direct reports. The Executive Director is a full-time, twelve (12) month, Management Confidential position.Title Position Reports To: Executive Vice President and Chief of StaffRESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:Ensuring human resources is a center of excellence pertaining to all matters relating to employee engagement, including motivation, development, leadership, and performance management, providing pragmatic, legally sound, best practices, counsel, and where necessary ongoing support, coaching and guidance to leadership.Developing and directing the strategic planning and long-range goals for the Office of Human Resources and collaborating with leadership to develop long-range, strategic goals for the organization.Supervise and lead a staff of human resources professionals.Administering and maintaining labor relations and collective bargaining agreements.Overseeing all areas of human resources compliance with federal, state, and local laws related to employment and employment activity and compliance with State University of New York (SUNY) and SUNY-OW policies.Directing the development of training and organizational development programs through subordinate departmental managers and university-wide instructors that address personal, professional, and organizational needs of university employees and departments.Evaluating departmental procedures to streamline and/or automate processes, improve customer service, reduce paper-flow, and improve human resources data management; plans and implements changes as required.Managing organizational change to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.Employ best practices for attracting and maintaining an outstanding and diverse faculty and staff.Develop and implement effective policies and procedures in all areas of responsibility, including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, training, retention efforts, affirmative-action, quality-of-life matters, benefits delivery, customer service, separations, and retirements.Maintain effective communication with faculty and staff regarding human resource issues such as training, development, and performance management.Work with and across all levels of the organization, including the capability to diplomatically influence executive leadership team members, and to establish and maintain a highly ethical reputation.Works closely with the following: - President, Vice Presidents, and Cabinet members. - SUNY - System Administration, General Counsel's Office, Employee Relations Office and University-Wide Human Resources - Other SUNY HR Leaders - Campus Union leadersPerform other job-related duties as assigned.Comprehensive benefits package: Benefits-At-A-Glance

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Strong analytical and conceptual skills.Master's degree from an accredited institution.10+ years of progressive HR and/or HR leadership experience.Proven leadership and management experience.Demonstrated experience and leadership in a culturally diverse environment.Knowledge of human resources management principles, human resources policies and procedures, analytical, fact-finding, and administrative skills.Experience with employment law and compliance at the local, state, and federal levels.Experience with collective bargaining environment and labor relations.Demonstrated experience consulting and advising leadership on HR programs, issues, policies, requirements, obligations, and opportunities.Proven ability to solve problems and resolve complex issues.Demonstrated commitment to a high level of customer service.Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills.Presentation skills - ability to effectively present information in-person or virtually.Ability to prioritize workloads according to volume, urgency, etc.Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours, as needed.PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:A Doctoral degree, or J.D.15+ years of progressive HR and/or HR leadership experience.Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) certification and/or Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) certification.Higher education or public-sector human resource experience in senior leadership or supervisory role.Strong knowledge of SUNY policies and union agreements, including experience with NYS Department of Civil Service classification, staffing, and recruitment.Experience with HR systems such as SUNY HR, PayServ, NYSTEP, and NYBEAS.

Additional Comments Additional Information:The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]. Position Type: Management ConfidentialSalary Range: $130,000 - $145,000 based on experienceLine Number: 05022Official Budget Title: DirectorCampus Title: Executive Director, Human ResourcesDepartment: Office of Human ResourcesFTE: Full-timeNegotiating Unit: NoneSalary Grade: MP-2FLSA Status: Exempt

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Name Tanesha Campbell

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Must apply online at www.oldwestbury.edu - Jobs & Careers

PO Box 210

City Old Westbury

State NY

Zip Code 11568

Notes on Applying Click on the link below to review the job description, and check specific requirements:https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=206297Click the "Apply Now".Fill out the requested information and upload your documents.1. cover letter,2. resume,3. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and4. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).Only applications submitted online will be considered.CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until FilledVISA sponsorship is not available for this position.We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of a criminal background check.