Title - Director of Human Resources
Location - Central Office, Castleton, NY
Intro
Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone. Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.
About the Job
Questar III BOCES is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead and manage the organization's personnel department, bridging daily operations and long-term company goals.
This position is responsible for the development and implementation of active talent acquisition methods, the centralization of talent development and onboarding plans and the supervision of all human resources functions and systems, including benefits management. The HR Director will develop and implement these strategies, so they align with the Questar III Leading Edge, vision, mission, core values, and employee characteristics.
The successful candidate is expected to perform related work as required.
Typical Work Activities:
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Ensure a smooth recruitment, hiring and on-boarding process to integrate new hires effectively into the organizational culture;
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Oversee departmental design and implementation of employee training and development programs to enhance employee skills and foster career growth;
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Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development that leads to employee retention.
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Lead initiatives to prepare employees for organizational and educational leadership in Questar III and its component school districts.;
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Oversee and manage the performance appraisal system;
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Provide coaching and support to managers on performance-related issues and implement strategies to improve employee performance, productivity and retention;
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Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations as well as Questar III policies and procedures;
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Streamline HR operations and improve service, efficiency and reliability;
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Work with the department leads, anticipating long-term workforce requirements of the organization and developing a plan to meet them;
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Oversee the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, retention, and benefits management processes;
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Ensure compliance with and manage Questar III collective bargaining agreements
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Benchmark salaries for non-represented employees based upon position titles and market conditions, maintaining the salary plan on a bi-annual basis;
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Preparation for collective bargaining negotiations, including but not limited to collection of salary and labor agreement data;
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.
Full Performance Knowledge. Skills. Abilities & Personal Characteristics:
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A thorough knowledge of labor laws, school personnel certification and civil service employment regulations as well as employment best practices in educational institutions is a requirement of the position.
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Proven management experience in the evolving workforce environment and the ability to lead cultural change.
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In-depth understanding of current talent acquisition methods, employee development, and benefit management.
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Demonstrated excellence in leadership, communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrated capacity to build strong relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
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Proven record of helping people reach their potential and achieving organizational goals in a supportive and challenging work environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Either:
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Possession of a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees in human resources, business administration or related field and eight (8) years of progressive human resources experience as a manager or executive OR
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Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a bachelor's degree in one or the degree areas defined in (a) and (10) years of experience as defined in (a); OR
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New York State Certification as a school district leader, or school business leader with 5-10 years of demonstrated experience as a successful school district or BOCES human resources leader.; OR
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An equivalent combination of training, experience and/or certification as defined by the limits of (a), (b) and (c)
Questar III BOCES offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including enrollment in the New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS). To learn more about Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org.
Columbia County Civil Service residency requirements will apply (must be a resident of Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster or Dutchess County at time of hire).