Senior Director of Human Resources

The Senior System Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading and coordinating HR policies, programs, operations, and HR associates. Responsibilities include collaborating with building-based locations and Online Education on HR, overall responsibility for the administration of benefits, overseeing the performance management process, and collaborating with recruiting team to fill open positions. The Director maintains strong, consistent communication with College leadership and HR associates to ensure coordinated practices and exceptional service to all Associates. The Director also ensures compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations in conjunction with the Director of Legal Affairs and supports the College’s mission and vision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collaborates with senior leadership to align staffing, retention, and human resources strategies with the College’s goals.
2. Leads the development and implementation of HR policies, processes, training, initiatives, surveys, and the departmental budget to support compliance and strategic needs.
3. Oversees HR programs including compensation, benefits, leave, employee relations, performance and talent management, recognition, workplace safety, and professional development.
4. Reviews organizational trends, HRIS and talent management metrics, and emerging HR practices and technologies to guide policy, resource, and operational improvements.
5. Maintains and updates the Associate Guide and HR policies while ensuring compliance with employment laws, regulations, and best practices in coordination with the Director of Legal Affairs.

Performs all other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Ensures appropriate staffing and development in the Human Resource Department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely assessment, coaching and feedback to team members.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the College and its associates.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and delegate effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with, or the ability to quickly learn, the College’s HRIS.

College Competencies

Core Competencies

Takes Ownership: Makes the choice to accept responsibility for own performance and outcomes.

Defines Results: Recognizes expectations and is clear about deliverables.

Communicates Expectations: Expresses performance expectations in a manner that explains why, what and when something is needed.

Aligns Expectations: Understands the direction of the College and anticipates and takes appropriate action to stay on track.

Implements Solutions: Remains focused on identifying and implementing solutions.

Relationship Building: Builds and maintains professional, reciprocal and constructive working relationships to further BSC’s strategic objectives characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation and mutual respect.

Models Core Values: Demonstrates BSC core values.

Decision Making: Makes decisions and solves problems in accordance with core values and ethics.

Takes Initiative: Deals with issues proactively.

Professional Conduct: Adheres to professional business practices and conduct.

Learning/Self-Development: Engages in learning and ongoing self-development.

Brand Ambassadorship: Takes appropriate opportunities to promote and describe the value and benefits of BSC.

Values: Fosters and supports the values of Bryant & Stratton College and the principles of education and learning for internal customers and for students.

Functional Competencies

Influencing - Effectively persuades others to listen, commit, and act on a new approach. Thoroughly considers all possibilities and weighs’ the risks and benefits prior to convincing others. Gains support from others without relying on authority or position.

Professional Conduct: Adheres to professional business practices and conduct.

Learning/Self-Development: Engages in learning and ongoing self-development.

Influencing: Effectively persuades others to listen, commit, and act on a new approach. Thoroughly considers all possibilities and weighs’ the risks and benefits prior to convincing others. Gains support from others without relying on authority or position.

Profession-Related Acumen: Applies in-depth knowledge and incorporates the standards of the profession to execute plans and achieve desired outcomes in support of the College’s mission and vision.

Customer Service: Effectively responds to and assesses requested or observed needs and evaluates all possible solutions to provide timely communication and resolution leading to mutual understanding and acceptance by the customer (internal or external).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.
• 10+ years of human resource management experience required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Background Check or Licensing Requirements:

This position requires a background check.

Salary Information:

$150,000 per year

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay for this role will take into account a wide range of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate may not have been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Bryant & Stratton College, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.