Director, Human Resources

Location : Santa Ana, CA

Job Type : Full-Time Management - Classified Supervisory

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : CL24-00980

Division : DO Human Resources

Opening Date : 08 / 15 / 2024

Closing Date : 9 / 12 / 2024 5 : 00 PM Pacific

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Start Date : Contingent upon the Board of Trustee's approval.

Site : Rancho Santiago Community College District Operations Center

2024 Management Annual Salary : Grade D : $158,254.35 - $212,075.96

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm (Position is eligible for 1-day a week work-from-home, upon approval)

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Director, Human Resources is responsible for planning, organizing and directing assigned District wide human resources management functions including but not limited to, human resources daily operations;
• recruitment and selection processes; classification and compensation; leave coordination; compliance with federal and state laws, District policies and procedures;

and promoting positive employer-employee relations. In addition, this position assists with negotiations and leads complex technology initiatives.

This positions reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resources.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Engages in recruitment strategies and initiatives that help address equity gaps and improve equal employment opportunity.
• Assist in maintaining the District's Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, and related employment systems. Recommend and implement enhancements, changes to improve efficiency and service to applicants and the district.

Recommend and implement changes to improve equity outcomes and goals.

• Innovates on Human Resource processes and technologies in areas such as onboarding, diversity recruitment, analytics, leave coordination, and fiscal management.
• Serving as the software application administrator for systems used by human resources such as applicant tracking systems, recruitment software, and HRIS.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend appropriate service and staffing levels;

allocate resources accordingly.

Provide responsible staff assistance to designated administrator; conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies;

recommend modifications to human resources programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence including reports and agenda items for the Community College District's Board of Trustees.

• Collaborates with stakeholders to participate in negotiation, administration, and interpretation of labor agreements.
• Participate in the administration of employee leaves of absence programs; ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as District Board policies and administrative regulations;

oversee the maintenance of databases including FMLA and family illness database.

• Coaches stakeholders on management practices that will create a culture of high performance; deliver management coaching and training where needed to front-line managers and senior leaders.
• Collaborates to provide strategy to resolve complex employee relations affairs.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of team members, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Operates in a collaborative, positive manner - modeling key cultural indicators in your work, team interactions and relationships with all employees and external partners.
• Develop effective work relationships at all levels of the organization, influence behavior, and manage change.
• Partners closely with management and team members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programs for employees, implementing initiatives to enhance employee skills, knowledge and overall job performance.
• Coaches, supervises, and leads confidential and classified staff in a variety of Human Resource functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned and serves as a backup to the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources and the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resources.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

• Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive human resources program.
• Principles, policies, and practices of human resources management including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee / labor relations, and employee and organizational development.
• Negotiation principles and practices.
• Applicable sections of California Education Code, Labor Laws, and relevant federal and State legislation as they relate to specific area of responsibility.
• Issues of cultural diversity and Equal Opportunity principles and legal requirements.
• Leadership, team building, motivation, and conflict resolution principles
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Research techniques and statistics in personnel matters, classification, job analysis, recruitment selection, and compensation analysis.
• Experience with software such as Ellucian Banner / Colleague, NeoGov / Workday, and / or other related HRIS / People and Culture software.
• Effective and concise verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence with cross-functional team members.

Ability to :

• Oversee and participate in the management of a human resources program within the District Human Resources Office.
• Investigate complaints and make appropriate recommendations.
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration.
• Interpret and apply provisions of Federal laws, Education Code, Government Code, Title 5, Title IX, and other federal and state regulations as related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives, and procedures for assigned area.
• Gather and analyze data and situations and make appropriate decisions.
• Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments
• Prepare and present comprehensive, concise, and clear oral and written reports.
• Analyze situations and make appropriate decisions and / or recommendations.
• Quickly learn and effectively interpret and apply rules, regulations and precedents to personnel issues and develop working solutions.
• Clearly communicate ideas and recommendations.
• Write clear and concise reports.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and personnel, including those with physical or learning disabilities.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of related work experience OR Master's Degree / Juris Doctorate / Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university and (2) years of related work experience.

ABOUT RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years.

Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students.

RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda.

The District includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center.

RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.

EEO STATEMENT

The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is committed to the concept and principles of staff diversity and equal employment opportunity by prohibiting discrimination based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Applications from all persons interested in the position are encouraged.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Application Screening

In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interviews :

• Educational experience - breadth and depth
• Work experience (breadth and depth)
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Program development
• Community involvement
• Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socio-economic community
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others

Based on the information presented in the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview.

Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.

Interview

Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview.

During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors :

• Oral communication skills
• Presentation
• Problem-solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications.

Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Applicants should contact Recruitment in the Human Resources Office for assistance.

Application Procedures

To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete Rancho Santiago Community College District online application that includes the items listed below by the position's closing date.

Recruitment will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.

A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following :

• RSCCD Online Application
• Cover Letter
• Resume - details all relevant education, training, and other work experience
• Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted)

Foreign Transcripts : Education completed outside of the United States must be equivalent to that gained in the conventional / accredited United States education programs to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications.

The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), a United States-based credentials evaluation service, must translate and evaluate Foreign transcripts.

Conditions of Employment

The selected candidate is required to complete the following before employment as part of the onboarding process :

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.
• Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)
• Submit official transcripts.

The District provides excellent medical and dental coverage and life insurance of a minimum of $50,000 or a maximum not to exceed the annual salary of the employee.

Holidays, sick days, and vacations are earned in accordance with the Administrative Policy. Payroll deductions include the California Public Employees' Retirement System and Social Security.

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Paid Holidays

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