Director of Human Resources
Location: Kansas - Olathe, KS · Type: Full Time · Category: Human
Resources
Description
Job Summary : Under the direction of the Vice President for Finance, plan,
organize and oversee the university human resources management functions,
including employee relations, strategic planning, legal compliance,
compensation administration, payroll, HRIS, and faculty and staff planning and
development. This position is a resource for all levels of the organization
regarding employment, compensation, employee performance, benefits and other
employee related issues. In addition, this position acts as liaison for
university Risk Management issues with the carrier and various departments on
campus.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
HR Related Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, organize and oversee the university human resources management
functions, including employee relations, strategic planning, legal
compliance, compensation administration, HRIS and faculty and staff
planning and development.
Plan, coordinate and assist with employee relations and training
activities; provide information to applicants and employees with human
resources questions; conduct investigations related to human resources
issues as appropriate.
Identify issues and recommend improvements for effective Human Resources
functions including benefit renewal, plan design changes, Employee
Handbook and university policies and procedures.
Plan, organize and implement compensation administration practices and
procedures. This includes monitoring, setting and changing pay ranges for
staff personnel, running reports for annual budget process, and
coordinating pay increases/promotions.
Develop, organize and implement performance management process.
Administer and oversee recruitment process. An active member of the
Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC).
Plan, coordinate and oversee activities related to benefits
administration. Such as: benefit renewal, coordinate with providers for
problem resolution, and disseminate changes to the campus personnel.
Plans, organizes and implements events connected to employee recognition,
benefit enrollment and wellness activities, as well as Administrative
Staff Assembly meetings (ASA).
Works with the Faculty and Staff development director regarding training
opportunities for staff. This includes being a member of the Faculty
Welfare Committee.
Manages Communication staff (the University Receptionist) to ensure that
the university phone and reception area runs efficiently and effectively.
Responsible to maintaining HR and Communication annual budget and
expenses.
Manage HR and communication staff.
Explores all opportunities to maintain budgeted funds and cost saving
initiatives in benefits, staffing and other areas within this position's
span of control.
Payroll Related Duties and Responsibilities
Manage payroll staff to ensure proper payment process and all legal
compliance of payroll payments for all University employees.
Audits reports (maintains compliance) on federal withholding, state
withholding, unemployment compensation as well as payroll edits each pay
period.
Facilitates improvements in payroll operations/functions by assisting in
the development and maintenance of computer systems used in payroll
operations.
Completes salary survey information as needed and annually for the
Integrated Postsecondary Education System (IPEDS).
Ensures that MNU is collecting deductions from employees accurately and
processes the invoices for benefit carriers and other vendor payments in a
timely manner.
Risk Management Duties and Responsibilities
Liaison for university Risk Management issues with the carrier and
coordinates renewal reporting and processes with the VP for Finance.
Works with other departments regarding Risk Management issues such as
Facility Services. Reports liability claims to the carrier and works with
departments with required areas of improvement.
Serves on the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) committee.
Coordinates and reports worker compensation claims with the injured party
and the carrier.
Oversees approval and education for those employees, including students,
that drive MNU vehicles and equipment.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Skills Required:
General understanding of basic accounting and payroll processing.
Demonstrated and proven ability in the understanding/knowledge of all
legal requirements for payroll and Human Resources compliance.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to
relate to a diverse clientele and all levels within MNU.
Detailed oriented with strong attention to detail with the ability to
problem solve effectively and quickly.
Ability to be personally supportive of the Christian character and mission
of the University to encourage and sustain mission-fit personnel
recruiting.
Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office Products.
Excellent listening and analytical skills to manage and guide others
through conflict resolution and management. This includes skills to
discern when issues can be resolved or when they need to be moved to a
higher level.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's required; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated ability and experience in payroll and
Human Resources, 3 years of experience in higher education is preferred.
Experience using payroll software and ability to understand/adapt to
various computer software programs.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
MidAmerica is very much interested in reviewing applications from qualified
members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America, including women
and racial and ethnic minorities.
MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, gender, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status,
or disability in the recruitment and admission of students and in the
operation of all university programs, activities, and services.
Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University:
MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the
Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion
(Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964).Preferred
candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active
participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher
education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.
Read the university's full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity
Statement at www. mnu.edu/employment.
