Assistant Director of Human Resources
Deadline
Review of applications will begin on Friday, August 23,2019, and will continue until the position is filled.
Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Assistant Director of Human Resources , SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director of Human Resources will serve as the main HR contact for employees and support the HR Director in day-to-day operations providing HR guidance and support to all SUSLA departments. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruitment/selection, onboarding/orientation, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, policy implementation, training and employment law compliance while maintaining an atmosphere of trust and confidentially. Specific duties are:
- Full responsibility for all recruitment and selection processes while maintain compliance with EEOC, Federal, State and University requirements including background checks
- Coordinate new hire orientation
- Provide tracking data for Affirmative Action Plan
- Provide assistance to management team on routine University policies and procedures, Civil Service rules, Federal and State laws, and department policies and procedures
- Oversee company benefit programs/plans by providing assistance to associates on benefits and payroll related issues
- Maintain proper maintenance of human resource files and database while remaining in compliance with government and company requirements for record keeping/retention
- Processes pay/promotion adjustments as dictated by company
- Creates and compile reports/statistical data to support the needs of the University
- Manage/file Worker’s Compensation, provide data to Risk Manager/Administration
- Coordinates internal investigations related to any regulatory compliance issues as well as company policies, Title IX assistance, etc.
- Assists and advises in the proper application of regulatory issues, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.
- Processes requests, investigates employee issues in the grievance/fair treatment review process
- Coordinate required training, Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP), and maintain associated records
- Assists with routine Visa processes as needed (e.g. working with legal, applications, maintaining files, renewals times, etc.)
- Participates in planning special events, communications, and fosters employee participation
- Assist with terminations, process terminal pay, etc.
- Reaching effective solutions while balancing the needs of the organization against the expectations of individual employees
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a baccalaureate degree in related field from an accredited university plus two (2) years of professional experience in Human Resources or related field
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethics in communications, records and data collection/analysis
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail is essential
- Ability to work overtime on short notice, ability to work with little supervision
- Ability to make effective and timely decisions on own when necessary
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Eligibility for a Louisiana Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Human Resources experience in a Higher Education environment
- Five (5) or more years of previous professional level HR experience
Salary
$28,000 – $38,750
Type
Full-time
Application Procedure:
Send cover letter, resume’ or curriculum vitae, unofficial or official transcript(s), and three reference letters to:
Wayne H. Bryant, Director of Human Resources
Southern University at Shreveport
3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
HResource@susla.edu (NOTE: Please type “Assistant Director of HR” in the Subject line)
Southern University at Shreveport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Tuesday W. Mahoney, Johnny L. Vance, Jr. Student Activity Center, Room 208, (318) 670-9201. Section 504 Coordinator: Ms. Jerushka Ellis, Health & Physical Education Complex, Room 314, (318) 670-9367.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.