Calbright College, Vice President of Human Resources

WHO WE ARE 

Calbright College is one of California’s newest community colleges – the first statewide, online campus designed to bridge the gap between employers with unfilled positions and students who don’t have either the time or money to attend a traditional school. Our mission is to increase economic mobility and close equity gaps for working adults who lack easy access to traditional forms of higher education by offering online, flexible, affordable skills-based programs that provide tangible economic value for both working adults and hiring managers.

To learn more about Calbright College, please visit www.calbright.edu. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Reporting to the President and CEO the Vice President of Human Resources (HR) oversees all aspects of Calbright’s Human Resources by planning, organizing, and directing the activities and operations of the Human Resources department. The Vice President of Human Resources is an executive leadership position, responsible for making sure the college is in compliance with Title IX regulations, California Education Code, state and federal labor laws, and collective bargaining agreements pertaining to all Human Resources policies and procedures. This role collaborates with Calbright’s divisions to provide leadership and support in labor relations and related policy development. The Vice President of Human Resources oversees employee engagement and culture, recruitment and retention, employee benefits, workers compensations, risk management, leaves administration, leadership development, and professional development activities for the College. Provides supervision and evaluates the performance of all Human Resources staff and assigned personnel. Serves as the College’s compliance officer in regard to equity, diversity, equal employment opportunity, discrimination, and human resources policies, and addresses related complaints and grievances. Leads collective bargaining and performs other duties as necessary and appropriate.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties below are representative of the role and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed within the scope of work.

• Provides leadership for human resources planning and policy development;
• Promotes an organizational climate that fosters belonging, community, and celebrates diversity and inclusion;
• Advises the President and CEO, Chief of Staff, VP’s, managers and responsible employees regarding the interpretation and application of laws, policies, collective bargaining agreements, and regulations affecting academic and classified personnel;
• Recommends appropriate new/revised personnel policies and regulations;
• Responsible for overseeing procedures for recruitment, hiring, promotion, job classification, layoff, discipline, dismissal, salary placement and advancement;
• Ensuring the timely evaluation of employees;
• Provides for the orientation of new employees and for the on-going professional development of faculty and staff, that supports the mission, values, and strategic vision of Calbright College;
• Provides consultation and technical expertise to administrators, faculty, staff, the public and others concerning Human Resources operations and activities;
• Supervises the maintenance of personnel records and employment contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and Human Resources systems;
• Acts as the chief labor negotiator and oversees the processing and resolution of grievances;
• Oversees the College’s risk management including all aspects of employee benefits, and worker’s compensation;
• Responsible for the investigation, processing and response to complaints of discrimination and harassment;
• Interfaces with cognizant agencies such as the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights;
• Consults with legal counsel, as necessary, to ensure that complaints of potential college liability are handled appropriately; 
• Prepares a variety of items for Board of Trustees review and approval; advises Calbright’s executive team on messaging to present HR action items and information & reports at monthly Board of Trustees meetings;
• Facilitates conflict resolution as needed to improve employee relations and the effectiveness of supervision by college managers;
• Serves as Title IX compliance officer;
• Hears complaints and grievances as determined by the college’s policy, in such areas as gender, disability, racial, ethnic or age discrimination and facilitates resolution of the same;
• Leads and coordinates professional development planning and, in collaboration with constituency representatives, coordinates professional development and leadership development activities for the college;
• Oversees preparation and interpretations of required Federal, State, and college reports, including staff diversity reports, statistical and narrative reports, Governing Board reports, Chancellor’s Office reports, contract documents and other materials;
• Updates college policies, procedures, forms, contracts and publications to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and executive orders;
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; select, train, and coordinate tasks, assign priorities, resolve issues or concerns;
• Attends workshops and meetings, serve on college committees as directed;
• Oversees the employee performance evaluation process; 
• Ensures college compliance with Mandatory Sexual Harassment Training (AB 1875);
• Oversees the coordination of the claims process for unemployment, disability and worker’s compensation; review worker’s compensation claims and communicate with appropriate individuals regarding claims;
• Directs the recruitment and selection of college personnel; monitor procedures and practices for compliance with established hiring policies and Affirmative Action guidelines; coordinate and approve processes and materials;
• Serves as college Equal Employment Officer, maintain and develop and administer the college Equal Employment Opportunity Plan and related policies and programs to assure compliance with Federal, State and college regulations ;
• Ensures that all minimum qualifications for the hiring of faculty, both full and part-time, including initiating the equivalency process are compliant;
• Oversees informational presentations including selection committee training and other related presentations as required;
• Supervises new employee processing including livescan, background check, TB compliance, and related matters;
• Provides advice on college Human Resources functions; monitor Human Resources practices for compliance with Board policy and governmental regulations; adherence to collective bargaining agreements by providing direction to administrators and managers to interpret negotiated employer/employee agreements;
• Receives and resolves complaints, employee disciplinary problems, participates in the grievance process and monitors disciplinary actions, discusses situations with staff and attorneys, investigates as appropriate, prepares related reports and maintains official college records of employer/employee proceedings. Researches legal matters and consult with legal counsel on behalf of the college;
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;
• Develops, oversees and maintains the Human Resources information system. Works closely with college’s technology staff on establishing and/or improving Human Resources computer and software needs;
• Perform other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Principles, methods, and techniques of Public Personnel Administration;
• Provisions of related Education Code, Title V, Title IX, ADA, OSHA, disability and workers compensation laws, rules and regulations;
• State and federal laws and decisions pertaining to human resources, collective bargaining and affirmative action;
• Principles of compensation analysis and administration;
• Human behavior and relationships;
• College organization, operations, policies and objectives;
• Budget preparation and control;
• Ability to resolve personnel conflicts and disputes, negotiate agreements with employee representatives, investigate, evaluate and recommend resolutions to grievances, claims and complaints, and analyze and apply laws, rules, regulations and policies;
• Leverage current and emerging technologies in performing department and operational duties, making presentations, and planning for innovative Human Resources practices;
• Plan, organize and direct the activities and operations of a Human Resources department;
• Coordinate and supervise electronic systems to enhance Human Resource functions;
• Perform professional and analytical human resources tasks;
• Understand, interpret and apply policies, laws, rules and regulations;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ensure that investigations are conducted appropriately to ensure accurate and unbiased conclusions;
• Exhibit interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;
• Prepare reports and make recommendations;
• Assign, train, supervise and evaluate the work of others;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment;
• Manage confidential matters with tact and diplomacy;
• Work various hours including evenings and/or weekends;
• Operate a computer and assigned software;
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
• Plan, schedule, and organize workload and projects, ensuring timelines are met;
• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, staff and faculty.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• An earned Master’s degree from an accredited institution in human resources management, business administration, public administration, organizational management, educational management or related field AND minimum of five (5) years experience in a management position in higher education, P-12, or other public agency human resources;
• Or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in human resources management, business administration, public administration, organizational management, educational management or related field AND minimum of ten (10) years experience in a related management position in higher education, P-12, or other public agency human resources.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Juris Doctor in a related field of law;
• Experience in a management position in a California Community College, or in a CSU or UC system in human resources.

WORKING CONDITIONS & TRAVEL

Calbright College is a statewide online college where all instruction and support are done remotely via various online technologies. Calbright College has administrative offices in Sacramento available for use. The incumbent must have the ability to be present in Sacramento one day/month for Board meetings, as well as have the ability to attend quarterly, in-person executive team meetings in Northern and/or Southern California. When working remotely, employees should be able and willing to use digital communication tools as used by the College and have the ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time. For travel within a certain distance from an employee’s remote (primary) work location, an employee is responsible for having access to or possessing a vehicle to travel by automobile subject to reimbursement for mileage and other expenses per Calbright’s policies. Although this is a primarily remote position, there may be instances in which you will be required to attend meetings or travel to in-person events.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Calbright College policies, procedures, and Title IX.

Calbright College celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing Calbright College’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Requires the ability to function in a remote online instructional environment performing work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to use hearing and speech to make presentations to groups and carry on conversations over the phone and in person. Requires speaking skills to communicate with staff and students in one-on-one and small group settings, on the phone, and to distinguish sound prompts from various types of equipment. Requires near visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens. Requires sufficient hand/arm/finger dexterity to retrieve work materials, operate a personal computer keyboard, and operate standard office equipment. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.

Benefits

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position offers a competitive, executive salary range (EX-7) of $193,713.06 - $213,605.03 (starting range steps 1-3 depending on education and experience). More details can be provided upon request. 

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume online at https://apply.workable.com/j/354C0C6A30/.

Calbright College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Calbright College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.