SCREENING INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN AFTER THE APPLICATION CLOSES ON OR ABOUT APRIL 23, 2025. Position Overview
The incumbent assists in the direction, development, implementation, and administration of various Human Resources programs, initiatives, and administrative processes, with a focus on recruitment/staffing, onboarding/orientation, and employee relations. The incumbent also ensures compliance with Title IX, VAWA, various risk management and safety programs, and other associated legislation/regulations on behalf of the College.
Essential Functions
EMPLOYMENT/STAFFING - Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date inventory of staff position descriptions. Communicates & coordinates with managers and employees when job descriptions must be revised. Uses ADP Document Cloud to post job descriptions for each employee to acknowledge.
- Leads the recruiting effort for staff positions including position approval through the ADP requisition process, internal posting, external recruiting, resume screening, background checks, reference checks, and other pre-employment needs; assists hiring managers and participates in the interview process as necessary.
- Ensures job offers are made in a timely manner to meet the hiring department's operational needs. Ensures that new hire offers are competitive, consistent with SCO's compensation guidelines, and internally equitable.
- Conducts and coordinates the new hire onboarding process, including new hire paperwork, securing employee ID, and completion and distribution of new hire announcement.
- Schedules and conducts new hire orientation process; maintains an engaging orientation program.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - Serves as the primary staff contact for employee complaints. Conducts official College investigations.
- Keeps abreast of employee relations issues and develops solutions to resolve employee concerns.
- Implements solutions once approved by the Human Resources Leader.
HR GENERALIST DUTIES - Coordinates various employee activities, including Campus-wide meetings and introductory new hire meetings with the President.
- Coordinates the milestone anniversary and retirement gift program using the College's selected vendor.
- Assists with the handling of daily activities/operations of the HR department such as invoice receipt and budget compliance.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
RISK MANAGEMENT - Coordinates risk management initiatives to include OSHA and EPA compliance, including annual OSHA/EPA compliance training for faculty and staff.
- Develops, implements, and maintains safety procedures and programs necessary to improve the safety program's effectiveness.
TITLE IX COORDINATOR - Acts as Title IX coordinator and ensures that the College complies with regulations and requirements related to Title IX, VAWA, and other related legislation.
- In concert with other departments (Student Services, Academic Affairs), develop written policies, procedures, and processes that support compliance with Title IX, VAWA, and related legislation.
- Ensures that complaints/violations are investigated and resolved within the appropriate timeframe as required. May make recommendations regarding necessary changes to ensure that the College maintains an environment that fosters non-discriminatory actions, and is free from harassment.
Job Specifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required; a Master's degree in HR or a related field is preferred.
Experience: 5-7 years of Human Resources experience in an exempt generalist role.
Special Skills/ Certifications: SHRM-CP or PHR is preferred.
Southern College of Optometry (SCO) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 years and older), disability, genetic information or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
SCREENING INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN AFTER THE APPLICATION CLOSES ON OR ABOUT APRIL 23, 2025.