Location: Highline College 2400 S 240th St Des Moines
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 4681610
Posting will remain open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by Sunday, October 20th.
Our college: Founded in 1961, Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County and is one of 34 community and technical colleges here. More than 350,000 alumni have graduated from Highline over the years. Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, we are located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup, and many other Coast Salish tribes. At Highline we are proud of our diversity. 80% of enrollees are students of color and speak over 150 languages. We also have an active LGBTQ+ population.
Our Commitment: Highline prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values as well as our Land and Labor Acknowledgment. We are proud to be one of the most diverse colleges in the state and stand committed to the well-being of our global community. Those who come to our college bring unique personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives and make us better. We strive to provide and highlight resources to support our students, staff, and faculty by fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Highline offers a unique variety of affinity groups for employees to join including the Faculty and Staff of Color Group and LGBTQ+ Task Force. We honor and value the dignity of all individuals and encourage all qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Benefits: Highline College offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement Systems. Additionally, we offer ample paid time off, as well as hybrid work opportunities for many positions.
Job Summary: The HR Business Partner (HRBP) supports the Executive Director of Human Resources in key HR functions, including Employee Relations, performance management, leadership training, accommodations, and leaves of absences. The position formulates partnerships across the organization to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the college. Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Partner with the Executive Director of Human Resources to manage and resolve employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary actions, while ensuring a fair and inclusive work environment;
Advise supervisors on performance management, including goal-setting, performance evaluations, conducting evaluations, and addressing performance - related challenges;
Manage the process for ADA accommodations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and coordinating accommodations to support employee success;
Oversee Leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ensuring accurate tracking, compliance, and communications with employee and supervisors;
Collaborate with HR leadership to develop and implement HR policies and procedures that align with institutional goals and regulatory requirements;
Lead the development and implementation of training programs for staff, focusing on leadership development, employee engagement, and HR compliance;
Serve as an HR advisor, providing expert guidance on HR policies and practices to both managers and employees, promoting a positive and productive work environment;
Ensure that all HR practices comply with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as collective bargaining agreements;
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills;
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with professionalism;
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work at a desk for several hours per day;
Ability to travel across campus or between different locations if needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 5+ years of experience resolving employee relations issues; AND
Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including, employee relations, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus but not required;
Highline College prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Founded in 1961, Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16,500 students – a student population of over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages.