Director of Human Resources

Brevard College - Brevard, NC

Full-time - Director

Brevard, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The Director of Human Resources at Brevard College is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resource management, including onboarding, payroll, compliance, recruiting, and employee relations. This role plays a crucial part in aligning HR strategies with the college's mission, promoting a positive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This is an in-person, exempt, salaried staff position.

Responsibilities

• Assist former and current employees with obtaining employment records including check stubs, tax documents, employment verification letters, and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with departments to create job ads for open positions and complete onboarding for new faculty and staff.
• Manage exits for employees who resign, retire, or are terminated.
• Oversee a Payroll Specialist to ensure smooth payroll operations and supervise and audit all payroll processes, including monthly, bi-weekly, and student payrolls, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare reports and journal entries for annual financial and 403b audits, ensuring accurate documentation for auditors.
• Create and distribute employment letters for all employees.
• Conduct quarterly reviews with benefits broker regarding health plan performance.
• Organize annual benefits Open Enrollment and audit employee records to ensure they reflect insurance changes.
• Attend Retirement Committee Meetings to provide oversight on retirement benefits.
• Continue the transition to a newly implemented HRIS, managing the shift from paper-driven to electronic records.
• Serve as a key contact for employee benefits, communicating salary ranges to applicants during recruitment, and develop HR resources, including an HR webpage for employee reference.
• Foster a positive work environment through effective communication and support for employees.
• Plan and execute the annual Holiday and Faculty and Staff Appreciation Events to promote community and recognition within the college.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in human resources management, with a focus on compliance, payroll, and recruitment.
• Strong understanding of HRIS systems and experience with implementation preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and promote a positive workplace culture.