Director of Human Resources
Company: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Location: Hamilton
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
Gordon-Conwell is a multidenominational, protestant graduate
school, unique with its broad array of over 1,300 students and 200
faculty and staff from 78 denominations and over 50 countries. We
offer a residential model of education at South Hamilton, MA (our
main campus); an urban context in Boston, MA; adult educational
models in both our Charlotte, NC campus and our offerings in
Jacksonville, FL; in addition to online and cohort models involving
students from around the world.
Our mission is to prepare men and women for ministry at home and
abroad. Rooted in the gospel and God's Word, the seminary seeks to
develop Christian leaders who are thoughtful, globally aware,
spiritually mature, and ready for a broad array of ministries.
While being historically orthodox and evangelical, we seek to
address the issues of our times with both relevance to the culture
and faithfulness to Christ and God's truthful Word.
Position Summary
Under the broad supervision of the Chief of Staff, the Director of
Human Resources is responsible for overseeing the development and
execution of human resource programs and services for staff in
support of Gordon-Conwell's overall mission and strategic plan.
This leadership responsibility spans all campuses and programs, and
includes, but is not limited to legal and regulatory compliance,
employee relations, compensation, recruitment, orientation,
performance management, and HR policy development. This individual
will supervise several direct reports, with responsibility for
payroll, benefits, and records management. In carrying out this
role, they will support the alignment of all human resource systems
and services with the Seminary's strategic objectives and core
organizational values.
Key Responsibilities
--- Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to the HR staff
for all HR operations. Direct activities and strategy as needed
relating to payroll, organizational development, recruitment and
staffing, compensation and benefits, employment law, performance
management, and employee relations.
--- Recruitment: Oversee the recruitment function, including
managing the HR team member who serves as the front-line recruiter.
Interview candidates and work with hiring managers on interviewing
and selection process. Provide guidance and recommendation on
compensation and responsible for negotiating offers and offer
letters.
--- Compensation: In partnership with the Chief of Staff and CFO,
manages the development, implementation, and administration of
compensation programs. Monitors the effectiveness of existing
compensation practices and recommends changes that are
cost-effective and consistent with compensation trends and
corporate objectives. Provides expert guidance and recommendations
to hiring managers on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and
job evaluations. Oversees the participation in salary surveys and
monitors salary survey data to ensure corporate compensation
objectives are achieved.
--- Performance Management: Develops and trains managers on
performance management system and processes. Helps managers with
yearly employee reviews. Works with hiring managers on performance
issues as they arise. Maintains consistency and fairness in
performance management and job evaluation.
--- Employee Relations: Provides information and assistance to
employees on various employment policy matters, programs and
services, workers comp, etc. Handles, or refers employee relations
matters as they arise and as appropriate. Attends and participates
in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and
investigations. Handles all aspects of employee leave
management.
--- Compliance, Reporting and Records Management:
--- Maintains compliance with and has a strong working knowledge of
all federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
including, but not limited to the FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, ADEA, COBRA,
and ADA.
--- Stay abreast of employment legislation developments and ensure
institutional practices and policies are in conformity with these
statutes and maintain legal compliance
--- Report and file necessary governmental and agency reports,
reporting for accrediting bodies and more.
--- Generates an array of HR reports-such as ATS report, IPEDS,
OSHA, workers' compensation reports, applicant tracking and
statistical reports, and other reports as requested.
--- Support Finance in the annual budget process with preparatory
reports, salary increase reports, etc.
--- Serves as primary back-up to Payroll/Benefits administrator -
receives cross-training on payroll process and remains up-to-date
in payroll and benefits matters to be fully equipped to process
payroll and benefits in absence of Payroll Administrator.
--- Establish short-term HR goals, budgeting for HR expenses, and
networking with outside peers and organizations when needed to
achieve goals.
--- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Key Competencies
--- Possess administrative, supervisory, and organizational
abilities that build collaborative, healthy relationships with
members of administration, faculty, staff, students, and general
public. Proven ability to foster a team environment.
--- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural
awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with
others.
--- Must demonstrate courage to speak into critical and often
sensitive issues, and work through conflict in keeping with the
Community Life Statement; Able to maintain the highest levels of
confidentiality; possess sound judgment.
--- Ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate data in order to
make data-driven decisions and report to leadership. Strong
proficiency with HRIS systems (preferably ADP) as well as MS Office
Suite and database management.
--- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to serve in a team environment that requires
collegiality and regular collaboration across matrixed,
multi-campus environment.
--- Thorough understanding and working knowledge of state and
federal employment laws and regulations, as well as a thorough
understanding of the human resources policies and procedures of the
Seminary.
--- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills with a
proven ability to meet deadlines and attention to detail. Must be
flexible and able to handle many tasks simultaneously.
Education and Experience
--- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,
or related field required; Masters or law degree highly preferred.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.
--- Minimum 10 years of human resource management experience
required, with strategic, talent management, and/or business
development experience highly preferred.
--- Proven skills and past experience in all facets of human
resource management especially in the areas of recruitment,
interviewing and selection, compensation management, and
compliance.
Application Process
Please apply through Gordon-Conwell's Career Center available here:
https://www.gordonconwell.edu/employment/
Please include these documents in either Microsoft Word or PDF
formats:
--- A cover letter addressed to Mia Ertel, Chief of Staff,
explaining your interest in the position.
--- A formal CV that includes the names of at least three
references.
No hard copy materials, please. Opportunities to interview will be
made available at the search committee's initiative. Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.
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