Assistant / Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Training and Performance Job at Buffkin / Baker (Harrisonburg)

Job Description

Reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance, the Assistant / Associate Vice President for HR, Training and Performance, provides strategic leadership to the Human Resources and Talent Development departments, ensuring alignment with the university's mission and high standards of service and performance. The role also includes supporting the VP for Administration and Finance with special projects and serving on various university committees to drive policy, compensation, and engagement initiatives. Because of the collaborative nature of this role, the successful candidate is expected to be on-site at our Harrisonburg campus.

Job Responsibility

Provides leadership, supervision, performance evaluation, coaching, guidance and encouragement to the Director for Human Resources (HR) and Director of Talent Development (TD)
Provides leadership, supervision, performance evaluation, coaching, guidance and encouragement to an Administrative Assistant and a Policy and Compliance Specialist
Lead the implementation of collective bargaining agreements, including establishing institutional processes and timelines to ensure effective and compliant roll-out through strategic leadership and advising on collective bargaining obligations, contract interpretation, and employee relations in a unionized environment
Guide and support campus stakeholders through labor-relations change, ensuring consistent understanding and application of union agreements across academic and administrative units by fostering constructive labor-management relationships and engagement strategies development that promotes communication, trust, and collaboration as collective bargaining relationships are established
Ensure institutional compliance with collective bargaining agreements and applicable federal, state, and local labor laws, working closely with legal counsel as needed
Direct or support contract negotiations and administration, as appropriate, including preparation for bargaining, coordinating institutional responses, and ensuring alignment with university priorities
Provides support and assistance to the VP for Administration and Finance, coordinating special projects as needed
Provides strategic guidance to the Human Resources Director, ensuring the department’s strong commitment to the university and divisional mission, as well as a high level of customer service, performance, and effectiveness
Provides strategic guidance to the Talent Development Director, ensuring the department’s strong commitment to the university and divisional mission as well as a high level of customer service, performance, and effectiveness
Serves as the chair of the University Policy Committee (UPC), the JMU Compensation Advisory Council (CAC), chair of the A&F Engagement Council, a member of the Institute for the Stewardship of the Natural World (ISNW), the University Planning Team (UPT) and the Reengineering Madison Steering Committee

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources or a related field coupled with proven leadership experience in supervising and guiding human resources management, talent development, or a related field
Experience within a college or university system, a closely related field or an organization of equal or greater complexity and understanding higher education administration and governance structures
In-depth knowledge of HR practices, policies, and procedures and talent development strategies and programs
Demonstrated, significant leadership experience in labor relations and collective bargaining, preferably within a higher education or public-sector environment with strong knowledge of employment and labor laws applicable to unionized workplaces
Proven ability to advise executive leadership and work collaboratively with academic and administrative stakeholders with demonstrated skill in change management, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution during periods of organizational transition
Candidates must possess a fundamental understanding of all relevant laws, regulations, and practices to ensure compliance with governing agencies
The successful candidate will provide evidence of effective leadership to include operating in a culture of teamwork including trust, respect, and dignity
Candidates must possess a proven ability to create an environment where others are motivated to achieve shared goals
Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and colleagues
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to coordinate special projects and initiatives
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of customer service
Ability to effectively manage and guide departments to align with organizational missions and goals
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review and improve programs and processes

Nice to have

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field
Professional HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
Experience supporting or implementing collective bargaining and labor-relations practices in a newly unionized or transitioning organization, including developing policies, procedures, training, and labor-management structures from the ground up
Experience managing or overseeing multiple bargaining units or employee groups
Experience partnering with legal counsel on labor-relations strategy and compliance

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