Human Resources Director

Job Title: Human Resources Director Job Code: 06008

Job Summary

The Human Resources Director is responsible for directing the technical college’s human resources

functions, to include services such as compensation, benefits, recruitment, employee relations, training and/or payroll functions.

MAJOR DUTIES

􀀀 Implements personnel policies to ensure compliance with Technical College System of Georgia

policies and state and federal laws;

􀀀 Serves as Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator to ensure workplace accommodation

compliance;

􀀀 Implements and monitors the recruitment and hiring process;

􀀀 Prepares and monitors the college’s affirmative action plan;

􀀀 Ensures compliance with Family and Medical Leave Act requirements;

􀀀 Coordinates employee drug testing operations;

􀀀 Processes and verifies new employee background and Homeland Security database checks;

􀀀 Implements and monitors employee training programs;

􀀀 Processes worker’s compensation claims;

􀀀 Develops and maintains the employee handbook;

􀀀 Prepares and administers annual budget;

􀀀 Enters and processes personnel/payroll transactions;

􀀀 Directs the provision of employee benefits in compliance with state and federal laws;

􀀀 Administers the performance management process;

􀀀 Oversees maintenance of employee personnel files and serves as primary custodian of personnel

records;

􀀀 Serves as consultant management on specific human resource problems and concerns;

􀀀 Oversees the processing of adverse actions, grievances and other employer relations matters.

COMPETENCIES

􀀀 Knowledge of state and federal employment law

􀀀 Knowledge of college pay and benefit processes

􀀀 Knowledge of records retention practices

􀀀 Skill in decision making and problem solving

􀀀 Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs

􀀀 Decision making and problem solving skills

􀀀 Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

􀀀 Oral and written communication skills

􀀀 Ability to supervise and advise staff and proven leadership ability in high-pressure situations

Minimum Qualifications

􀀀 Baccalaureate degree in Human Resource or a closely related field from an accredited college or

university *and * Two (2) years of full-time work experience in a human resources in major areas of

responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications may vary from location to location.

Salary/Benefits

Salary range is $75,000 – $80,000/annually. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline

Position is available until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System of Georgia and its colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies for Columbus Technical College: Henry Gross, Title IX Coordinator, at 706.649.1883 and Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator, at 706.649.1442.