Position Objective

The Assistant Director of Human Resources partners with management to develop, maintain and improve employee relationships. The position has responsibility for providing advice and consultation to managers, supervisors and employees in the area of labor and employee relations including matters related to performance management, corrective action and/or discipline; contract and policy interpretation and compliance; compliance with local, state and federal employment and labor laws; principles of sound personnel management; and grievance and complaint resolution procedure.

The Assistant Director of Human Resources is responsible for providing the administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreements for the four employee unions on campus and providing input for future negotiations. Under general direction of the AVP of Human Resources, the position supervises and coordinates the daily operations of the HR Staff. The Assistant Director of Human Resources supports the achievement of the Human Resource Department priorities, objectives and strategies as they relate to the College’s Core Themes and Scorecard.

Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovation and excellence that focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.

Duties and Tasks (Essential Functions)

Duty: Employee relations and Title IX

• Conduct investigations including, but not limited to discrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX.
• Manage employee relations for divisions/departments to ensure contract compliance, policies and procedure requirements and equity.
• Assist managers/supervisors with creating Professional Development Plans for employees who fail to meet job performance expectations.
• Create and document Performance Improvement Plans for employees who fail to complete professional development plans and training requirements.
• Responsible for coordinating the college’s policy and procedure review process, maintaining original versions of policy and procedures, and delivering policy and procedure review training.
• Ensure college policies and procedures align with federal, state, local and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Respond to requests for information and interpretations of HR policies; advise and/or make recommendations regarding necessary revisions, updates, errors, or omissions. • Initiates employee focus groups and conducts surveys on various personnel matters, analyzes results, and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Track data related to personnel management and use that data to provide the AVP of Human Resources a quarterly update on issues developing in Labor Relations including, but not limited to, items to be addressed in future negotiations.
• Assist managers with identifying and utilizing appropriate resources within the Office of Human Resources to ensure uniformity in processes campus wide.
• Advise and consult managers, supervisors and staff experiencing difficulty in their work environment.
• Foster a positive and collaborative professional environment through involvement that contributes to productivity, motivation and morale while reducing complaints and union grievances.
• Collaborate with the AVP of Human Resources to develop and implement the Employee Performance Assessment function annually.
• Contribute to coordinating the grievance process.
• Serve as subject matter expert on al Clover Park Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Set and manage UMG schedules, coordinate agendas, take minutes at meetings, and follow up on assigned tasks.
• Assist with compensation studies, reclassifications, and salary placements as needed.

Duty: Employee Training and Development and New Employee Onboarding

• Develop required training program for all employees
• In collaboration with managers and supervisors, plan continuing education and professional development sessions for employees and document completions. Evaluate training sessions to ensure they are helpful to employees.
• Plan, develop, and implement strategies which promote effective and efficient human resource services.
• Assist managers/supervisors with creating professional development plans for their staff as needed.
• Collaborates with supervisors to oversee the new hire probationary period
• Manage new employee orientation for permanent staff
• Organize and facilitate new employee onboarding for permanent staff
• Ensure all employees are current with required trainings as mandated by federal, state and college requirements.

Duty: Supervision to HR Staff

• Under general direction of the AVP of Human Resources, supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the HR Staff.
• Approve leave, conduct performance evaluations, and participate in the selection of HR Staff.
• Serve as acting AVP of Human Resources in the absence of the AVP of Human Resources

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development or a related filed.
• Five years of experience in Human Resources or Labor Relations OR Three years in Human Resources in Labor Relations and Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) or a similar organization.
• Experience representing management in labor relations.
• Three to Five years of experience conducting investigations.
• Strong analytic skills.
• Superior conflict resolution abilities, solid judgement and influencing skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong technical abilities including expertise with Microsoft Office Suite.
• The ability to contribute to the college’s commitment to diversity by fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development or a related field.
• Certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) or a similar organization.
• Supervisory experience
• Seven years of experience in Employee and Labor Relations.
• Experience working in higher education, government or non-profit.
• Experience conducting Title IX investigations.
• Experience managing contractual relationships with American Federation of Teachers union or other unions.

Application Instructions

• Complete online application
• Upload a cover letter describing your skills and experience, and how they relate to the Minimum Qualifications of this position
• Upload a resume
• Complete the Supplemental Questions
• All offers of employment at Clover Park Technical College are contingent upon the successful completion of background checks which include criminal history. Information obtained from the background checks will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the specific position.

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Supplemental Information
At this time, Clover Park Technical College is not sponsoring H1-B Visas

Land Acknowledgement Statement
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Puget Sound Salish peoples belonging to the Puyallup, Steilacoom, Nisqually, and Squaxin Island tribes and bands, and we honor and thank the traditional caretakers of this land. We value the tribes in our community and the impact that they continue to make on our college to this day. For more information about CPTC's commitment to indigenous tribes, please visit http://www.cptc.edu/diversity

Why we work for Washington State's Community and Technical Colleges
There are a host of reasons why we work at Clover Park Technical College, including the fact that we are part of a network called the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBTC). We are proud to be part of an institution that believes in building strong people, families, and communities. Community and technical colleges help people grow their skills and talents so they can become global citizens. Faculty and staff make colleges come alive, giving each student a place in which they want to learn. You can participate in college events, clubs, and committees that engage you, while college guest speakers enlighten and inspire you.

Our History
Clover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, Washington. Our college has a rich history ofprofessional and technical education dating back to the 1940s when Clover Park School District established a War Production program, training civilians as auto mechanics, aircraft-service mechanics, ship-fitters, welders, and blueprint readers. Now, CPTC offers more than forty programs in Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Business, Hospitality, Science Technology, Engineering, Transportation, and Trades. CPTC has two campuses: Our main campus is located in Lakewood, WA and our South Hill Campus is located in Puyallup, WA. Learn more about Clover Park Technical College by visiting About CPTC.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to principles of diversity. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.

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