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Posted: 17-Nov-24
Location: Galloway, New Jersey
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: 255027502
Position Title: Chief Human Resources Officer
City: Galloway
State: New Jersey
Employment Type: Array
Description
Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)
Department: Office of Human Resources
Salary Range: $190,000.00 - $195,000.00
Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Brief Job Overview/Summary
The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) is a key executive responsible for overseeing and leading an organizationâ™s HR strategy and operations, specifically in the areas of recruiting, retention, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, compensation and succession planning, The CHRO provides strategic leadership by articulating HR needs and plans to Senior Leadership and the Board of Trustees.
This position reports to the Senior Vice President for Administration & Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Leadership
- Manages human resource functions including HRIS, pension, benefits, employee training and organizational development, talent acquisition, and employee/labor relations
- Consults with all levels of management providing advice and direction regarding the full range of human resources programs, activities, laws, and regulations
- Regularly handles complex human resource matters and serves as an advisor to senior management while minimizing legal exposure to employment-related matters
- Routinely handles highly sensitive and confidential material and information and always maintains the strictest level of confidentiality
- Develops, updates, and implements strategic human resource policies and programs
- Provides oversight to ensure compliance with federal, state and contract regulations in all areas of personnel administration, including recruitment, appointment, job analysis, position classification, performance evaluation systems, leave benefits, and new employee orientation
- Supports the Universityâ™s diversity commitment and strong student-centered vision and mission
- Ensures quality and effective operations of human resource systems, programs, and processes
- Prepares and manages the annual departmental operating budget
Culture, Engagement, and Retention
- Develops an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, teamwork, and high-performance
- Develops and sponsors employee engagement and work-life programing that builds a culture of employee wellness, institutional loyalty, and commitment
- Implement culture, diversity and inclusion strategies in hiring, training, and performance management
- Fosters Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and affinity networks while implementing training on topics which may include dispute resolution, respectful workplace practices, bullying and microaggression prevention, and change management
- Serves as a resource to or member of various university committees such as the Behavior Intervention Team, Bias Response Team, Diversity Committee, Employee Resource Groups, Affinity Groups, etc.
Employee and Labor Relations
- Serve as the Universityâ™s primary liaison on HR policy and operational matters with federal, state and local government agencies, including the Office of the Attorney General and the Governor's Office of Employee Relations, as well as with collective bargaining units
- Ensure university compliance with COBRA, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, immigration laws, and all other applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing employment
- Foster proactive and collegial relationships with bargaining representatives and union leaders
- In consultation with leadership, confer with the Office of General Counsel regarding complex human resources matters and matters involving potential or actual employment litigation
- Serve as University representative in employment administrative matters, e.g., grievance administration, arbitration proceedings, departmental hearings
- Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel to assist international faculty with visa, permanent residency, and citizenship processes and documentation on compliance with regulations regarding authorization to work in the United States
- Oversee processes and technology that support recruitment, appointment, job analysis, position reclassification (DPF-44), Civil Service Commission regulations, performance evaluation systems, onboarding/employee orientation, training, and the workers' compensation insurance program
Other
- Additional duties as assigned by the Senior Vice President for Administration & Finance and Chief Financial Officer or the Presidentâ™s Office.
Required Qualifications
- MA/MS in human resources or related field
- A minimum of 10 years of HR experience, with at least five years in a senior HR leadership role
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least five years of higher education experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and offices on key HR related matters
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the 'Apply' button.
SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ âœSAMEâ program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov, or call 609-292-4144, option 3.
In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME Program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. Individuals applying for non-competitive or unclassified positions under this program should contact us to determine if they are eligible for the fast-track hiring process.
Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.
- A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Unofficial Graduate transcripts
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