Director of Human Resources

Job Description

Employment: Full Time Job Purpose:Serve as a senior member of the Division of Administration team; incumbent is responsible for the all areas of Human Resources work including but not limited to: faculty/staff recruitment, orientation and retention; employee records and information systems; employee relations, compensation and benefits administration; performance management; benefits administration; immigration services; international staff housing; policy development, organizational development and training; employee related documentation, compliance and reporting; overseeing vehicle fleet use, drivers, mandoobs and college receptionists.Duties:Serve as a member of the Vice President for Administration senior staff, participating in discussions, decision-making and policy makingProvide leadership and administrative support for human resources functions by coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the following programs: employee recruitment including records maintenance and retention, compensation, benefits administration, international employee services, human resources policy development, and organization developmentProvide employee relations counseling, mediation and coaching for employees and managersDirect work load and task assignments of all office staff to ensure successful and timely completion of all workOversee the functioning of the vehicle fleet and drivers; organize fleet usage; maintain all needed records and provide usage data as requestedDevelop appropriate policies and procedures for effective management and utilization of the human resource information systems database, streamlining processes and identifying best practices as well as ensuring institutional compliance with labor laws and HR requirementsReview existing institution and college system policies and guidelines; make recommendations for changes; research and develop new policies, procedures and processesStay abreast of labor law issues, interpret and review all regulations and policies related to HR activities and advise executive staff on improvement and revisionsDevelop strong working relationships with all levels of management, faculty and staff to promote recruitment and hiring functions, employee evaluations and general employee satisfactionCoordinate and supervise employment selection processes by assisting in the review of applications as appropriate and serving as primary resource; facilitate the search committee processOversee the production of ID cards for employeesWork closely with the Director of Finance on the administration of all College compensation programsManage and administer the College benefit programsSupervise employment and benefit functions and ensure accurate and timely processing; ensure compliance with internal and external regulationsPlan, develop, and implement timelines and procedures for job evaluations, performance evaluations and special employment agreementsIn collaboration with the Director of Facilities and Maintenance, research, identify, recommend and manage appropriate housing for qualified staffIn collaboration with the Vice President for Enrollment & Student Life, oversee the integrity of the student employment programWork collaboratively with the Director for Marketing & Communications on the creation and delivery of messages related to outreach and recruitment of prospective employees and internal information to employeesSelect, train, lead and evaluate department staff; establish and monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews; provide and coordinate staff developmentOversee the development and updating of the college employee handbooks; maintain all job descriptions, reviewing and updating regularlyOversee and participate in the development and implementation of the institutional information system, as it relates to personnel operationsDevelop and maintain policy and procedure manuals related to unit programs and servicesManage department budget, including forecasting funds required for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies, monitor division expendituresPrepare and present studies, reports and analyses, including systematic effectiveness reviews, as it relates to college staffingServe on a variety of committee and task forcesRepresent the Vice President for Administration as requiredKeep abreast of developments in higher education fields related to assigned functionsOther duties as assignedReporting Positions:Human Resources SpecialistClerk/ID SpecialistCollege ReceptionistDrivers (cars and shuttle bus)Mandoob REQUIREMENTS: Skills:Must possess skills to be able to explain and demonstrate the essential functions of the position; demonstrated knowledge and experiences within all facets of the Human Resources departmentMust possess the ability to communicate ideas and information, both oral and written, clearly and effectively at all levels within and outside the College in English; must possess effective presentation skills; ability to communicate, both oral and written, in Arabic strongly preferredAbility to negotiate and reach mutual points of understanding among peers and colleaguesDemonstrated understanding of College structure, policies and procedures, particularly as it impacts the recruitment, on-boarding and retention of faculty and staffDemonstrated knowledge and competence in human resources programing and servicesDemonstrated competence and experiences in the application, implementation and delivery of technology in human resources; demonstrated experiences in the usage of social mediaDemonstrated knowledge of employment laws and regulatory compliance standards; strongly prefer knowledge of Kuwait Labor LawKnowledge of benefit and compensation administration, talent acquisition and development, performance management, and organization learning and developmentDemonstrable high ethical standards especially as it relates to the implementation of policies and procedures associated with the personal growth and development of employeesAbility to meet deadlines and handle multiple complex projectsDemonstrated ability to use sound judgement in decision-making, problem solving, organizational and time management skillsMust be capable of maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materialsDemonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of peers and campus and community constituentsAbility to lead, inspire, supervise and evaluate team members in an effort to meet institution and department goals and objectivesAbility to work occasional evenings and weekendsExperience and Education:At least 5 years progressively responsible human resources experiences, in educational environment required; Bachelors or Masters degree in human resources management, business or related field preferredIn-depth knowledge of Kuwait Labor Law regulations related to human resources; comparable knowledge of higher education a plusAbility to read, write and speak English required; additional Arabic language skills strongly preferredDemonstrated skills in organizational development, recruitment (both direct and program management), management, coaching, policy development, contract negotiation, and legal research and compliance, with benefit design and negotiation and payroll expertiseDemonstrated expertise in advising and consulting with every employee level including senior administration, with appropriate balance between employee and management perspectiveDemonstrated ability to improve processes through enhanced use of technologyExperience in the management, and oversight of departmental budgetExperience with research, analysis, and use of data in higher education and/or human resourcesIn return you will receive an excellent tax free salary + Accommodation.Alderwood acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc.Gattaca Plc provides support services to Alderwood and may assist with processing your application.

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