Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources will report to the Vice President of Administration and Operations. The Director of Human Resources will be responsible for retaining personnel files, keeping abreast of all personnel policies, coordinating the annual revision to the Personnel Handbook, and overseeing the hiring process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Federal State employment laws. The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, and College policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Responsible for enforcing compliance with federal, state, and local laws/policies pertaining to all personnel matters including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Consult with legal counsel as appropriate, or as directed by the President/Vice Presidents, on personnel matters.
• Supervise and manage daily operations of the Human Resources Office including the employment functions of recruiting, selection, employment, and record keeping.
• Communicate with College administration, faculty, and staff regarding employment and personnel policies, procedures, and practices.
• Organize and maintain job search files, ensuring accurate and complete documentation.
• Oversee, guide, and monitor search committee activities.
• Coordinate employee benefits programs, serving as liaison with PEEHIP, RSA, and approved benefits vendors.
• Provide new employee orientation regarding College policies and procedures.
• Participate in organizing programs for staff professional development.
• Compile and complete reports of employment, personnel, and applicant data as required.
• Responsible for maintenance, security, and confidentiality of personnel files.
• Responsible for preparation of employment contracts and letters of appointment for College personnel.
• Maintain job descriptions for full-time personnel.
• Verify educational credentials and employment history.
• Recommend salary schedule placement based on applicable guidelines.
• Supervise office staff, maintain time and leave records.
• Responsible for budget management and unit planning and evaluation.
• Prepare correspondence for the President and other administrators regarding routine and situation-specific employment matters.
• Respond to employment inquiries by phone and written correspondence
• Attend seminars and workshops to maintain current knowledge of personnel laws and requirements. As needed, assist in the training of other personnel in the use of applications within the Human Resources software modules.
• Monitor employment status of employees (i.e. temporary, probationary, leave of absences, FMLA, etc.).
• Input personnel data in Banner mainframe computer as well as into the Alabama Community College System for validation and consolidation of information.
• Verify educational credentials and employment history.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Effective planning, organization, multitasking, and evaluation skills.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring sound judgment and decision making.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of personnel matters.
• Disseminate to all employees’ revisions of policies and procedures as adopted by the President's Cabinet and/or the Alabama Community College System that are pertinent to the College Personnel Handbook.
• Coordinate the annual revision of the Personnel Handbook.
• Serve as Title IX Coordinator and College-wide ADA Coordinator for Employees.
• Serve as the Senior Personnel Officer (SPO) for purposes of the Students First Act.
• Serve on various College committees as assigned.
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System
• Assume all other duties assigned by the VP of Administration and Operations or President.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration and three years’ experience in Human Resources required, Master's degree preferred. Minimum of five years supervisory experience in an educational setting preferred. Banner and NeoEd experience preferred. Human Resources experience in the Alabama Community College system preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

A complete application file consists of:

• A completed ONLINE Bevill State Community College Application.
• Postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official) from colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Transcripts must include conferred or awarded date.
• A resume.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.

Before an offer of employment can be made to the selected candidate, the College will require written verification (on letterhead and signed by an appropriate authority) from current and previous employers confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Qualifications" section.

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT BEVILL STATE (205-387-0511, ext. 5784).

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. If you need assistance scanning documents, please contact: Human Resources Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Friday 7:30 am - 11:30 am 205-387-051, ext. 5784.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED application materials. When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement. All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact: NEOGOV Customer Service: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST (855) 524-5627.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Bevill State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Bevill State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, and Bevill State Community College that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Bevill State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and may require accommodations, please notify us at 205-387-0511 Ext. 5784. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Please note that Bevill State Community College hours are 7:30 to 5:30 Monday-Thursday and 7:30-11:30 on Fridays.