Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values : accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

The HR Department at Malcolm X College operates with a steadfast commitment to honesty, transparency, and ethics. We believe that fostering an environment built upon these principles is fundamental to our college's success, employee well-being, and the communities we serve. We are currently in search of a full-time Human Resources Director. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, have experience working in a fast-paced high-volume office, and have strong knowledge of full-cycle recruitment.

Reporting to a college President, and serving as a senior leader in the President's executive team, the Director-Human Resources leads and manages human resources (HR) functions for the college, overseeing the college's daily HR operations while effectively integrating HR expertise into the college's business process. The Director-Human Resources takes a mission-oriented approach with a focus on building organizational and HR capabilities; influencing organizational changes in alignment with the college's strategic goals; and working collaboratively with district's HR staff in administering human resources programs, policies, and procedures in support of the college's mission and vision, as well as the district's long-term strategic goals.

The Director-Human Resources is a highly visible position that serves as an advisor to college leadership and managers on matters of HR policy and practices; implements and interprets strategies into actions to deliver sustainable solutions to support a growing and changing environment; ensures the college's HR operations and practices are in alignment with CCC's HR policies and procedures and in compliance with CCC's collective bargaining agreements and all applicable federal, state and local labor laws; supervises campus HR staff and is responsible for managing and providing HR services to employees and managers in coordination with District HR in all functional areas of HR. Performs related duties as required.

Essential duties include :

• Develops, coordinates and delivers effective HR programs and services to campus employees in the areas of onboarding, learning and organizational development, workforce planning, performance management and professional development, policy and procedure implementation, and labor and employee relations.
• Collaborates with District Office leadership team (Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Labor Relations, Employee Services and HRIS) and oversees strategic initiatives connected to the college to ensure cohesive delivery of HR services.
• Contributes to the development of organizational goals regarding the creation, implementation, measures, and outcomes of college plans which may include Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM), Equity, and Strategic plans.
• Provides consultative services to college leadership and managers relating to workforce issues that impact campus operations, working with district HR staff to provide strategic guidance, technical expertise, and deliver effective HR solutions.
• Develops and implements HR processes and procedures critical to efficient and effective operations. Executes and evaluates processes and procedures in compliance with institutional, organizational, and Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and other accreditation standards.
• Works collaboratively with college administrators and senior managers in planning and preparing the college's annual operating budget. Participates in management meetings relating to workforce planning, department re-structuring, and resource allocation. Assists in packaging and submission of final operating budget to Chancellor's office.
• Supervises HR Specialist and support staff engaged in implementing HR programs, delivering HR services, and processing HR transactions.

Qualifications include :

Salary Range : $104,775 $115,000. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity. Benefits information is found at https : / / www.ccc.edu / departments / Benefits / .

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago. Malcolm X College has been recognized as a Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner! The award is given by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD), a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and leadership at community and technical colleges, and Diverse : Issues in Higher Education, a leading academic publication. MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.

We offer : excellent health benefits at a low cost; investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS Retirement Plan; generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; tuition reimbursement and public service loan forgiveness. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit our benefits page.