Assistant Director, Human Resources (Assistant Director/EEO Officer)

Job Title

Assistant Director, Human Resources (Assistant Director/EEO Officer)

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Human Resources

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,384.25 monthly

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

The Assistant Director/EEO Officer is responsible for assisting the Assistant Vice President, Human Resources in managing all aspects of human resource administration, with primary focus on equal employment opportunity, employee relations, reporting and compliance with federal and state employment laws and TAMUS employment-related policies and procedures.  Occasional travel is required.

*The potential salary for this position ranges from $64, 611 to $70,000 per year, and is contingent on the applicants previous experience and/or qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates and oversees of all activities related to recruiting, selecting, screening and processing all staff, faculty, student and other university employees ensuring compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity legislation and A&M System and university policies, regulations, practices and rules. 

• Communicates with and directs hiring managers when non-compliance is found.  Initiates criminal history background checks on approved new hires, promotions and transfers, verifies selective service and education.

• Supervisors, hires, trains, coaches and evaluates the performance of the talent acquisition staff.  Oversees and approves actions in the HRIS System or related systems.  Resolves and troubleshoots escalated and complex problems.

• Provides guidance and direction to managers and supervisors in dealing with employee relations issues.  Investigates employee complaints or workplace concerns and recommends possible resolutions

• Assists the Assistant Vice President – Human Resources in planning, organizing and directing the day-to-day operations and administration of the Human Resources/Payroll Department. 

• Provides staff development in recruiting, talent management and other areas as needed.

• Develops and implements the university’s Affirmative Action Plan

• Monitors compliance with the initial and required annual performance reviews for non-faculty employees.

• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University, and job-specific on-line training courses.

• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.  Other duties may be assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Six years of related human resources and supervisory experience.

• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, especially those relating to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. 

• Effective counseling, listening and conflict resolution skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

• The ability to relate tactfully and sensitively to persons of diverse backgrounds and ability levels. 

• This is a security-sensitive position. The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA regulations.  The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with A&M System policy and is further required to complete HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after the individual’s employment, and on an as-needed basis thereafter. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree

• Experience with investigations of employee complaints and/or disputes, as well as Affirmative Action/EEO responsibilities

• SHRM Certification – Professional of Human Resources (PHR)

• Workday experience.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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