Vice President – Human Resources

Salary: $106,259.00 – $140,784.00 Annually

Location: WI 53072, WI

Job Type: Full time

Department: Office of the President

Job Number: 2022-00006

Division: President’s Division

Closing: 2/27/2022 11:59 PM Central

Description

As a senior leader in the organization, the Vice President of Human Resources operates from a strategic perspective and serves as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet (PEC) to plan and formulate the strategic direction of the College. This position has overall responsibility to ensure proactive and effective HR strategies, systems, programs, and policies are in place that align with the organization’s mission, vision and values, and comply with state and federal regulations and labor agreements. Human Resource functions that are part of the employee life cycle and contribute to the success of all employees include: talent management (total compensation management, talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession, organizational development and training, and employee/labor relations); health and wellness; affirmative action and equal opportunity; human resource information systems; recordkeeping and payroll administration.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to)

1. As a senior leader, operate from a strategic and executive perspective and serve as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet (PEC) to address key initiatives, and plan and formulate the strategic direction of the College. Provide confidential counsel to the President. 
2. Provide strong leadership, development, and direction to ensure that proactive and effective HR strategies, systems, programs, and policies are in place that align with the College’s mission, vision and values. Continually evaluate existing HR systems, programs and policies. Provide advice and guidance on all aspects of human resource management to include the interpretation of human resource policies and programs. 
3. Provide overall direction and guidance to HR staff responsible for various Human Resource functions, operations and programs; supervise and support their individual and team development. 
4. Oversee and serve as an advocate for Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity programs, and champion DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) goals, strategies and plans with the Board, staff, students, community and external agencies. 
5. Direct and/or participate/partner in investigations to resolve issues and complaints where the situation is escalated, sensitive and/or high risk. Represent the College in arbitration and grievance proceedings, as required or as necessary in the best interest of the College. Work and negotiate with the faculty and staff unions on behalf of the College/management. 
6. Serve as the primary contact to, and for, the College’s legal counsel and work on behalf of the College on legally related issues and concerns. Consult on, and direct general legal concerns across the institution. 
7. Develop internal communication strategies for the College regarding HR and employee related issues and items. 
8. Direct the administration of employee benefits and compensation programs; negotiate contracts for various benefits and services; assess and recommend the need for changes/improvements. 
9. Present to the District Board necessary items for College human resource initiatives and issues. Represent the College before state and federal enforcement and regulatory agencies. Serve on the College Crisis Response Team. Participate actively in College, state and national committees and meetings, professional organizations, associations, and the Wisconsin Technical College System. 
10. Assure sound management of fiscal resources allocated to the department in accordance with College policies, procedures, and guidelines. Serve as the legal custodian for all employee records. 
11. Maintain current and ensure full compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations related to employment, labor agreements, tax, benefits, and payroll. Keep abreast of new developments in leadership concepts and practices.  Research and analyze the impact of changes in regulations and trends on operations.
12. All other duties assigned by the President. 

Minimum Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Extensive working knowledge of:

• Human resource administration, labor/employee relations, organizational development, employment and strategic human resource planning
• State and federal regulations related to policy, employment, labor agreements, tax, benefits and payroll
• Best practice leadership concepts, practices and principle
• The budget process and expense control
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills – oral, written and listening
• Excellent human relations skills to establish, build and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with internal (staff, management, personnel) and external contacts (clients, vendors, community); strong customer service skills, working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. 
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to work processes; ability to integrate information from a variety of sources to arrive at optimal solutions. 
• Ability to manage conflict and mediate/facilitate the resolution of issues. 
• Ability to work independently, as an executive leader, and as part of a team and/or with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated, principled leadership and sound business ethic with ability to maintain confidentiality and an aptitude for working with confidential situations, information, records and documents. 
• Intermediate level of proficiency in an MS Office or similar environment, employee database management systems, applicant tracking, time and attendance and other HR systems 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Master’s degree with emphasis in Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or related field is required. 
• Seven years of related experience in an executive leadership role. 
• Experience in a higher education institution or governmental agency is preferred.

Supplemental Information

The Vice President of Human Resources reports to the President and serves on the President’s Executive Cabinet and will be available on or after June 1, 2022.  

Application

All applicants (both internal and external) must attach and/or complete the following for consideration:

• Current Resume/CV
• Current Cover Letter
• Proof of Education (official/unofficial transcripts, diploma)

Applications must be complete and thorough; see resume will not be acceptable. Applications that do not have the required attachments (resume, cover letter and proof of education) will not be considered.

Salary

Salary is listed to the midpoint of the range at the 2021/2022 rates. Salary will be determined based on experience and internal equity.

Interviews
Selected candidates will be invited to complete an online video interview via Spark Hire.

Final candidates will be invited to interview in person at the Pewaukee campus the week of March 21, 2022.

Out of State Candidates

If you reside outside of the state of Wisconsin, and you are invited to interview, WCTC will reimburse appropriate travel expenses, up to $500 towards travel with supportive documentation.