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Senior Human Resources Generalist - Essential

Mills College

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July 7, 2020

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Oakland, California

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Senior Human Resources Generalist - Essential

About Mills College:

Located in Oakland, California, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mills College is a liberal arts college for women and gender non-binary students, with graduate programs for all genders. Consistently ranked one of the top master's universities and one of the best value colleges in the West by U.S. News & World Report, Mills also has been named one of the Best Colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The Mills experience is distinguished by small, interactive classes, one-on-one attention from exceptional faculty, a culture of creative experimentation, and cutting-edge interdisciplinary learning opportunities which empower students to make a statement in their careers and communities. As one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, we have a strong record of academic success with first-generation students, students of color, Latinx students, LGBTQ students, and other underrepresented students. Mills College has recently become a Hispanic Serving Institution. Applicants with expertise and experience in supporting and promoting success for Latina/o students are encouraged to apply.

Mills College encourages diversity in hiring and particularly welcomes applications and nominations from women, gender non-binary individuals, and minorities. Mills College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice and our desire to maintain the excellence of our faculty. In so doing, we offer our students not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. For more information, please visit www.mills.edu.

Job Description:

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports To: Director of Employee Services
Supervises: Student Workers

Summary of Position:
The Sr. HR Generalist works extensively and cooperatively with the Director of Employee Services and is responsible for assisting the Director of Employee Services in carrying out Human Resources activities including but not limited to: employee relations, training and development, and compensation. The Sr. HR Generalist will ensure that employee relation functions conform to all applicable regulatory requirements and works closely with the management team in supporting and promoting policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
Facilitates a centralized employee recruitment process in a consistent, easily understood, timely and efficient manner.
Supports the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of subordinate staff in the department.
Maintain and update job descriptions for all college positions; assist managers in preparing job descriptions as required.
Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
Oversees and administers all employee separations.
Manages employee recognition events.
Produce reports as requested.
Provides support to supervisors and employees regarding personnel practices and policies to ensure compliance with all state and federal employment regulations, provides HR Policy guidance and interpretation.
Lead the annual Staff Service Awards program.
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Supports professional development initiatives through the institution.
Assists in Request For Proposals (RFP's) from vendors and programs, soliciting bids and negotiating contracts with providers.
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
Provides input on department restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Communicates regularly with supervisor pertaining to departmental issues.
Supports Employee Services events and initiatives.
Function as backup for benefits.
Various committees as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Thorough knowledge of human resources principles, practices and procedures related to benefits, payroll, compensation and classifications; compliance issues and practical application.
Experience/Understanding in researching and managing survey submissions.
Basic understanding of data benchmarking.
Foster a diverse, multicultural, success-oriented workplace;
Experience/Understanding in researching and managing survey submissions;
Understanding of data benchmarking.

Skills:

Excellent consulting skills, conflict management skills, and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional problem solving/analysis.
Leadership and responsiveness.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with Ellucian Banner (HRIS) a plus.

Education and Training

Bachelor's degree or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree, masters preferred.
Minimum 5 years of HR generalist experience, professional development and/or
Work with post-secondary educational organizations a plus..
Union contract involvement a plus.
SPHR/PHR certification a plus.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Office environment with periodic requirements to sit, stand, walk, kneel, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, and lift up to 20 lbs.
Ability to effectively exchange information in person or on the telephone.
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

This position description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on business operational needs.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt position with an FTE of 1.0. Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life/LTD insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with college-matching after 6 month qualifying period, 10 days of vacation for year one, 15 days of vacation for years 2-10, and 22 days of vacation years 10+ plus, 12 sick days and 17 paid holidays (subject to annual review). Staff members also receive free admission to campus events, use of the pool, fitness center, and tennis courts. Tuition remission is also available after an introductory period. Voluntary benefits include: pet insurance, long-term care insurance, legal-assistance insurance, cellular provider discounts and computer hardware discounts.

Mills College does not permit discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information on Mills' non-discrimination policy, please go to https://www.mills.edu/policies/ada-policies/nondiscrimination-statement.php.

All positions are subject to a background check. Prior to the first date of employment, an applicant's background check must be cleared.

Application Instructions:

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and follow instructions to submit the following documents:

Employee Application
Resume
Cover Letter and
Contact Information for 3 References

Please note that you can only upload 6 'Other' documents. You can consolidate multiple pages/documents into one file upload. The file size limit for each upload is 10Mb.

Review of applicants will begin immediately; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To apply, visit https://mills.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=123260&CNTRNO=1&TSTMP=0

Internal Number: 1946239

About Mills College

Mills is an independent liberal arts college for women with graduate programs for women and men. The College educates students to think critically and communicate responsibly and effectively, to accept the challenges of their creative visions, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effect thoughtful changes in a global, multicultural society. Mills encourages openness to experimentation in the context of established academic disciplines. Programs are designed to reflect the importance of global issues, provide an understanding of the natural world, and enhance opportunities for women in their developing roles throughout society. The curriculum combines traditional liberal arts with new educational initiatives that recognize the value of cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity. Inspired by a teaching philosophy that grows out of its longstanding dedication to women?s education, Mills provides a dynamic learning environment that encourages intellectual exploration. The faculty of nationally and internationally respected scholars and artists is dedicated to developing the strengths of every student, preparing them for lifelong intellectual, personal, and professional growth.

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Senior Human Resources Generalist - Essential

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