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Job Description:

Strategic Direction and Leadership

• The Director of Human Resources (HR) leads a human resources program that supports the Schoolâ™s strategic goals.

• Manages all operations for the HR department and supervises staff.

• Leads the recruiting and hiring process including job description development, interview coordination, hiring, and onboarding; manages restructuring and reorganization planning and implementation.

• Manages annual compensation planning, tracks compensation budget, and oversee administration of payroll-related activities.

• In coordination with School Administration, sets policies and establishes and maintains goals, priorities, and programs for administrative services that are consistent with the Schoolâ™s mission, values, and strategic plan.

• Provides a leadership role to recruit and retain a diverse staff, and to foster a workplace that centers diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

• Ensures compliance with University Human Resources and Provostâ™s Office policies and standards, as well as all relevant employment laws. Advises and counsels supervisors and managers on federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.

• Keeps abreast of changes affecting human resources and assumes an active leadership and advocacy role within the field.

• Develops human resources procedures, and workflows and oversees their implementation.

• Represents the Schoolâ™s human resource needs to the Provostâ™s Office, University HR, and other University administrative units.

• Performs other related work as needed.

â‹Employee and Labor Relations

• Represents the Crown School in all labor and employee relations matters, including grievances, complaints, and legal issues. Works with the appropriate University (Legal, Employee and Labor Relations) and external offices (union representatives) to coordinate effective handling of dispute resolutions.

• Assists managers and staff in understanding of employment law, University and School policies and procedures, and the collective bargaining agreement.

• Leads and supports supervisors through disciplinary procedures, including coaching and other corrective action activities, and assists managers and staff in resolving personnel issues while ensuring compliance with guidelines and laws.

Academic and Staff Recruitment

• In partnership with the Provostâ™s Office, manages recruitment, appointment, and promotion processes for Faculty and Other Academic Appointees using the University's applicant tracking system, and coordinates all faculty and academic candidate visits.

• Supports searches for new faculty and other appointees, development of offers of appointment, onboarding of new appointees, reappointment and promotion of faculty and other academic personnel, leaves, retirements, and other departures.

• Oversees staff recruitment process and provides guidance for clerical, exempt, non-exempt searches.

Performance Management and Compensation

• Oversees the School's performance management process, including the review and improvement of performance management tools.

• Counsels/coaches employees and management, including advice on professional development alternatives and union relations.

• Responsible for all staff classification and compensation activities including development, review, and maintenance of staff job descriptions and classification of positions.

• Reviews and evaluates internally consistent and externally competitive compensation programs; oversees salary adjustments, reclassifications, and promotions.

â‹Professional Development

• Works collaboratively with School staff to provide Crown School-specific professional development and training programs that ensure organizational readiness.

• Coordinates and monitors professional development programs and works to ensure their success.

• Advises unit management and professional staff on the strategy of the unit and on federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.

• Develops and implements short- and long-term human resources plans and operational policies for a unit. Develops and administers the HR budget for the unit and manages expenses.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Masterâ™s degree in related field.

Experience:

• Broad experience in multiple HR functions.

• Previous successful management and supervisory experience.

• Academic setting.

• Working in HR at University of Chicago.

• Practicing HR in a union environment.

Licenses and Certifications:

• PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook, Workday HRIS, Interfolio.

• Demonstrates experience working with human resources information systems (HRIS) and applicant tracking systems.

• Experience using meeting software and applications such as Skype, Goto meeting, Zoom, etc.

• Working knowledge of relevant federal, state, and municipal employment laws and regulations (including those related to EEO/AA; FLSA; FMLA; ADA; and OSHA).

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrates critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrates ability to handle sensitive information, exercise discretion, and maintain confidentiality.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

• References (required)

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