ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, Enrollment and Student Affairs (24500109390706)

The Office of the Vice President seeks an Associate Director for Employee Relations. This position oversees and manages all human resource activities for the 9 departments and approximately 250 permanent employees of the Enrollment and Student Administration unit. This includes talent acquisition/recruitment, compensation, onboarding/training, organizational planning, performance evaluation & management, employee relations/discipline, labor relations, and compliance with established and emerging practices, policies, and procedures. The position guides all ENSA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committees, enhances onboarding/orientation and training opportunities for supervisors and employees, and manages the annual performance evaluation processes for all exempt and non-exempt staff. This job is responsible for proposing and implementing ENSA HR policies and procedures, fostering a supportive, equitable, and productive work environment for all ENSA employees, serving as ENSA’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator, and providing employee accommodations supported by the Office of Equal Opportunity.

The Associate Director works with supervisors within the unit, senior Enrollment and Student Administration leaders, and central HR. This position reports to the Director for Finance and Administration.

The Associate Director’s primary responsibilities include:

• Acting as a resource for all ENSA managers and employees on HR and ENSA policies and procedures;
• Rewriting and analyzing job descriptions and salaries for equity;
• Overseeing EDI committees;
• Training supervisors and department heads on HR procedures;
• Creating and distributing new onboarding procedures;
• Creating and maintaining the new HR dashboard;
• Managing all SAP actions and;
• Overseeing the performance management process.

About the Organization

Across the 9 departments of ENSA, we are dedicated to ensuring that our policies, practices, and services meet the needs of an increasingly diverse University community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni. We do so through a lens of respect, and a commitment to encouraging the personal success and productivity of all employees. To read more about Boston University and our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.bu.edu/diversity/about/diversity-statement/

About Our Benefits

This position is eligible to work remotely up to 3 days per week. Boston University offers generous benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, tuition remission, retirement plan, and paid time off.

A cover letter is required for consideration.

A bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience or a Master’s with 5-8 years of experience is required.We are seeking a candidate who:

• Enjoys working in a highly collaborate environment.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, especially involving confidential information with tact and intentionality.
• Is organized, flexible, and able to handle several tasks simultaneously while demonstrating excellent time management.
• Can develop and implement new training plans.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

The following are preferred, but not required for consideration:

• Knowledge with BU SAP.
• Knowledge of Boston University’s policies and procedures. 

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate some of these skills and attributes, but not all. We value employees who are willing and able to learn.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States