Vice President of Human Resources
Walla Walla Community College
Salary: $143,152.00 - $161,963.00 Annually
Job Type:
Job Number: 2024-001342
Location: Walla Walla, WA
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES
Closing: Continuous
Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.
Description
Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a Vice President of Human Resources position at the Walla Walla campus.
At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. We have identified three core themes that describe the fundamental aspects of the College's mission by translating it into practice: Student Success, Strong Communities, and Resource Stewardship. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.
General Description:
The Vice President of Human Resources (VPHR) is responsible for providing strategic human resources leadership in alignment with Walla Walla Community College's mission, vision, strategic plan, and accreditation standards.
As a member of the college's executive leadership team, the Vice President of Human Resources is a key contributor to college policy formulation, strategic planning, and budget development. This position is responsible for the development and guidance of formal and articulated human resource strategies and programs for all employment and personnel operations of the college including: recruitment, retention; employee training and professional development; classification and compensation administration; contract and labor relations; employee relations; compliance training; affirmative action/equal employment opportunity compliance; discrimination and harassment complaints; and employee disciplinary actions. The Vice President also provides guidance to the President and the executive leadership team regarding contract interpretation and administration for three represented employee groups. This position works with the President and executive leadership team to build and maintain a highly skilled, well-trained, diverse, motivated, and productive workforce, and become an employer of choice.
Essential Functions:
- Develops, recommends, and carries out approved personnel/human resources programs in alignment with and support of the College's strategic plan.
- Designs and executes strategies for adherence to all federal and state laws, regulations, and college policies and procedures.
- Maintains an expert-level knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and operating guidelines.
- Serves as the College's primary human resources liaison with the Washington State Attorney General's Office.
- Advises the President and the Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the assigned Assistant Attorney General, on all personnel matters concerning the College.
- Receives and determines appropriate handling of complaints and grievances filed under College policies, procedures or collective bargaining agreements.
- Serves as the Title IX Coordinator, Public Records Officer, and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator.
- Serves as the lead negotiator on behalf of the College during contract negotiations and promotes collaborative labor/management relations.
- Investigates and recommends employee disciplinary action consistent with College policies, procedures, and appropriate collective bargaining agreement(s).
- Assists with the development and implementation of Board policies and administrative policies and procedures ensuring consistent application of and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations;
- Interacts with administrators, supervisors, and employees to assess department/division human resource needs including, but not limited to, organizational departmental structure, staffing, and organizational development.
- Responsible for interpretation and application of all salary and benefits programs, including with the provisions of the faculty, classified, and exempt employee collective bargaining agreements.
- Develops and coordinates all aspects of recruitment and new employee orientation activities for College employees.
- Serves on various College committees as designated by the President; acts as a liaison to external stakeholders and organizations regarding human resources matters (i.e., State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Washington State Department of Personnel, Executive Ethics Board, Department of Labor and Industries, Department of Employment Security, Human Rights Commission and other organizations).
- Leads, participates in, and coordinates a wide variety of projects, committees, task forces, and/or other duties as assigned by the President.
Competencies:
- Knowledge of strategic human resources program management principles, practices, methods, and procedures, including demonstrated experience aligning and expanding programs based on the organization's mission, strategic plan, and resources.
- Demonstrated experience building and leveraging networks and partnerships to advance the mission, vision, and goals of an institution.
- Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.
- Knowledge of employee relations principles and practices, including experience in conducting fact finding internal investigations, skills in assessing and identifying causes of workplace issues and conflict, and mediating conflict or making recommendations for the resolution of conflicts.
- Experience administering classification and compensation principles, practices, and knowledge.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence, high ethical standards, and maintenance of confidentiality; demonstrated courage to take risks, make difficult decisions, and accept responsibility.
- Advises others on complex human resource issues using well-developed human resources knowledge and expertise.
- Solves problems creatively and flexibly with staff and colleagues.
- Expertly leads, coaches, mentors, and trains employees in all roles and levels within the College.
- Promotes organizational and employee development through leadership, team building, and personal example.
- Communicates effectively through exemplary verbal and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to present before executive leadership groups
- Ability to develop and maintain open communication at all levels within the College regarding resources, priorities, and expectations.
- Demonstrated experience developing and administering operating budgets, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated experience initiating, implementing, and coordinating multiple projects and priorities while meeting stringent timelines.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Direct supervision of the Human Resources Director and Administrative Assistant to the Vice President.
Budget Authority: Signature authority for HR budget.
Required Qualifications:
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college.- Bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, business administration, public administration, organizational development, or related field.
- Seven or more years of progressively responsible human resources management experience within a higher education institution or public sector organization.
- Experience developing and administering EEO and/or Title IX programs, in a higher education setting.
- Experience championing diversity, equity and inclusion practices across an organization.
- Experience in budget development and/or management.
- Education and/or experience in public sector labor relations with a focus on collective bargaining, interest-based dispute resolution, or related experience.
- Progressively more responsible supervisory and/or management experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's, Juris Doctorate, Ph.D. or other advanced degree in human resources management or related field.
- SPHR certification and/or experience with higher education personnel practices and law.
- Strategic planning and operational management skills with the ability to translate vision and strategy into clear, actionable goals.
- Excellent management, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, combined with a collaborative and collegial leadership style.
- Bilingual, especially in Spanish/English.
You don't check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying.
Conditions/Terms of Employment:
This is a full-time professional position. Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Official college transcripts required at time of hire. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. The college is a tobacco free institution.
Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel Required:
Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment. Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in office environments. This contract position work schedule will typically be Monday through Friday 8-hours each day. During the summer, work schedule is Monday through Thursday 10-hours each day. Moderate travel required to all College campuses. Occasional nights and weekends. Occasional overnight travel.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Compensation:
Annual salary range for initial placement based on the non-represented exempt salary schedule: $143,152-$161,963. The college has an excellent benefit program including paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). All administrative exempt staff set aside 1% of their gross salary in a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) (VEBA). All exempt employees are required to participate in this program. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.
Required Application Materials:
Applications received by the initial screening date will have priority in the review process, noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed. To be included in the initial screening, applications should be received by September 22, 2024. To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
- Online NEOGOV application.
- Cover letter
- In your cover letter, please describe your professional approach to leadership in human resources and how you meet or exceed each of the qualifications and competencies of the position. (Two page maximum).
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three professional references
- Answers to four (4) supplemental questions
- Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.
Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application. If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627 or email them directly at support@governmentjobs.com.
WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.
Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 527-4224 - TDD (509) 527-4412, email personnel@wwcc.edu, address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wwcc/jobs/4635376/vice-president-of-human-resources
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