Western Wyoming Community College Hiring for Senior Human Resources Generalist at Rock Sprgs, WY Full Time

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President (AVP) of Human Resources, the Senior Human Resources
Generalist assists in all aspects of daily operations and assists in providing a full range of human resource management services for
faculty and staff employees. This includes assisting the AVP to provide leadership and direction regarding personnel functions through the
management of a comprehensive human resources administration including performance management, recruitment and employment services, benefits
management and counseling, salary administration and job evaluation, organizational and talent development, records management, departmental
budgeting, employee relations, and human resource information systems. The Senior Human Resources Generalist may assume the duties and
responsibilities of the AVP while the AVP is absent, exercising judgment and providing advice on a wide range of personnel matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists the AVP in providing leadership and direction for the College
   and its employees regarding personnel matters.
2. Ensures consistent and equitable application of personnel policies and government
   regulations throughout the College by helping to advise supervisors about the applicable policies and regulations and enforcing the
   personnel rules and regulations of the College.
3. Conducts investigations and works to resolve complaints including discrimination,
   harassment, and other civil rights, and non-civil rights concerns. Manages and resolves conflict, grievances, and disagreements in a
   constructive manner. Counsels employees and supervisors regarding disciplinary and grievance procedures by providing information on
   personnel policies and regulations, recommending a plan of action, and resolving misunderstandings. Writes reports and compiles supporting
   documentations related to inquiries and investigations of concerns.
4. Develop and deliver training and/or presentations on HR-related
   topics to support the training/development of employees.
5. Coordinates with HR Team Members to ensure efficient and effective
   collaboration to effectively support College initiatives.
6. Develops and recommends personnel policies, practices, and procedures for
   approval through the College’s established processes by determining causes of personnel concerns, reviewing and analyzing reports and
   surveys, applicable regulations, professional literature, and statistical data concerning all aspects of personnel administration.
7. Reviews and analyzes data to evaluate the effectiveness of existing HR processes and recommends improvements or actions as
   appropriate.
8. Contributes to the enhancement of the quality of the work environment within the College by advising and leading the
   implementation of various programs and services, managing complex projects, including automating and maintaining operations and processing
   systems, communicating relevant information about programs and services to all levels of management throughout the College, working with
   consultants and vendors as needed, interpreting policies and procedures, state and federal laws, and working with advisory committees to
   conduct studies analyzing the pros and cons of new and alternative initiatives.
9. Designs and develops new HR processes to improve
   the efficiency of HR operations and administration and recommend new approaches/procedures to effect continual improvement of operations
   performed.
10. Promotes a positive image of the College by participating in community organizations, as well as national, state and
    local professional associations.
11. Represents the department and serves as a resource by participating on various College
    committees.
12. Assists in managing the departmental budget.
13. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of,
    respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
14. Remains competent and current on best
    Human Resources practices through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending
    professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the AVP of Human Resources.
15. The incumbent is
    expected to use tact, personal initiative, independent judgment, and responsibility in the performance of the duties required and in the
    handling of sensitive and/or confidential matters or information.
16. Contributes to the overall success of the College by performing
    all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field is required.

Certification: A nationally-recognized human resource-related certification, such as Society for Human Resource
Management (SHRM) Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
is required.

Experience: At least five years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources management is
required. Experience should include most or all of the following areas: investigations, training and staff development, employee relations,
classification and compensation, job analysis, job evaluation, recruitment, employment, retention, EEO, ADA, benefits administration,
development of and application of policies and procedures, HRIS systems and records, employee engagement and communications. 

Skills: Demonstrated professionalism and quality customer service. Ability to maintain standards of confidentiality in
accordance with the College, FERPA, employee records, student records, and in the handling of other sensitive matters or protected
documentation. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse college community, outstanding
leadership and management skills, and understanding of automated management information systems, and a sound knowledge of relevant federal,
state and local government regulations and equal opportunity policies are required. Supervisory experience or experience coordinating the
work of others is required. Aptitude for balancing multiple priorities with strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills
are required. Must be a self-starter, comfortable working in a busy and time deadline-oriented office. Proficiency in computer software,
e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive and technical aptitude are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for,
and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Experience with Ellucian Colleague, Colleague Reporting and
Operational Analytics (CROA), PeopleAdmin, NEOGOV/NEOED, or similar systems is preferred.

Equivalency Statement:

For those
candidates who do not exactly meet all the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided
comparable knowledge and abilities, may be acceptable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A
Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field is preferred.

Certification: An advanced certification, such as SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or HRCI Senior
Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) is preferred.

Experience: Human resources management experience as noted
above within a higher education and/or the public sector is preferred. Title IX Investigator training is preferred.