Company: Lakeshore College
Job Title: Executive Director of Human Resources
Location: Cleveland, WI
With roots tracing back to 1912, Lakeshore College has stood the test of time by continuously evolving to meet community needs. Our mission to transform individuals to strengthen our communities through innovative and accessible learning is supported by our commitment to creating a respectful, inspiring, and collaborative environment where staff and students can work and learn together. Here, we don’t just work, we inspire, innovate, and impact the future.

We’re currently seeking an Executive Director of Human Resources to join our team, where professionalism meets approachability, and service excellence is the standard. This is a fully onsite role located at our Cleveland, WI campus office. If you have deep knowledge of human resources, a knack for influencing at all levels, and possess a servant leadership approach, we’d love to meet you.

About The Role

The Executive Director of Human Resources provides strategic human resources leadership and operational oversight of the Human Resources department, including employee relations, recruitment, compensation and benefits, payroll, employee records, and other employer-related needs to support the college and employees. This position reports to the Executive Vice President of Administration and supervises a team of two. In this role, you’ll be a key driver of our HR strategy, supporting a diverse workforce across faculty, staff, and students.

Successful Candidates Will Have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to and manage through changing environments.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong customer service orientation.
• Present self in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner at all times.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Motivation to take initiative, think strategically, and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate a team to achieve departmental and college goals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students, and all stakeholders.

Essential Job Duties:

Strategic HR Leadership and Employee Relations

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Vice President of Administration.
• Coach and advise managers on employee relations, performance, and other concerns; serve as mediator.
• Coordinate employee performance improvement plans.
• Ensure seamless integration of new hires through the administration of HR onboarding processes.
• Lead personnel services budgeting process; working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Administration.
• Develop the annual HR budget, providing justification when needed. Review and compare actual results to planned budgetary performance.
• Actively participate in internal committees.
• Represent the college from an HR perspective within the college, community, state, and region, including the WTCS Human Resources group.
• Actively participate in the Incident Management Team, serving as the HR lead.
• Provide support for organizational changes and succession planning.
• Partner at all levels to build organizational capacity to meet current and evolving needs, strategic direction, mission, and goals.
• Maintain a positive working environment for all employees through employee relations services and strategies, employee activities, recognition programs, and other related employee services.
• Identify and implement employee engagement best practices.

HR Operations

• Review and provide direction on positions and wage alignment to support department restructuring and position changes.
• Ensure alignment with Compensation Administrative Guidelines.
• Oversee and coordinate the job evaluation process and ensure updates are made as needed to job descriptions, salary schedules, etc.
• Develop personnel reports and communications for the Board.
• Direct and coordinate the communication strategy for the Human Resources office.
• Conduct and participate in salary and benefit surveys; analyze survey results and impact on college compensation and benefit structures and practices.
• Conduct analysis of wages to evaluate internal equity, external competitiveness, and legal compliance.
• Keep current in the occupational field to include new developments in concepts, practices, and regulations.

Compliance Officer

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to all human resources matters.
• Develop and maintain human resources college policies and procedures.
• Serve as the College’s Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action, staff ADA, and Title IX (staff deputy).
• Direct all stakeholders of the Five-Year Affirmative Action Plan, including subsequent years.
• Oversee the fulfillment of human resources-related open records requests.
• Oversee and direct all civil rights compliance issues.
• Review and ensure maintenance of personnel files as needed.

Manager Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the direction, coordination, supervision, and performance management of team members.
• Provide guidance and support through training, mentoring, and open communication.
• Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive college operations.
• Address and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise in a timely manner.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment, encouraging teamwork and recognizing achievements.
• Develop team members by identifying strengths, creating development plans, and offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related discipline is required.
• 8-9 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with leadership experience strongly preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with different leadership styles and techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training and development, and performance management.
• Knowledge of labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems with the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technology.
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Our Total Rewards Offering:
Lakeshore College offers a competitive total rewards package coupled with a challenging and team-oriented work environment to help you succeed in your career. Full-time benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Up to $3,000 in Tuition Reimbursement annually
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• 7.2% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings – matched dollar for dollar
• 403(b) and 457 retirement savings options
• College-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, personal time, paid holidays, and a one-week winter break
• Onsite fitness center and walking path | Onsite wellness screenings
• Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave
• Relocation assistance available
• Additional perks include local discounts on food, entertainment, and events, cell phone plan discounts, and more.

Lakeshore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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