Director, Hr Consulting Practice
Northampton, Ma, Us
Previous title: Assistant Director, Labor Relations and Talent ManagementServe as the department leader in the associate vice president’s absence. Lead collective bargaining negotiator, collaborative partner, trusted advisor, strategic thought leader and resource to staff, faculty, and administrative leadership. Develops and leads organizational culture building initiatives aligned with college strategic planning initiatives. Provides strategic consulting on all areas of the employee life-cycle such as talent strategy, workforce planning, employee relations, compensation and risk mitigation.Writes and improves policy, programs and practices to meet the ever-evolving human capital needs of the college. Leverages data and reports in Workday to make decisions to drive operational efficiency. Oversee the day-to-day administration of HR programs, policies and services ensuring efficient, effective and compliant customer-focused HR operations. Monitor adherence to internal policies and legal standards, hearing grievances, conducting investigations and invoking disciplinary action when required. Anticipates and resolves litigation risks.Contributes to increasing the awareness of inclusion and equity plan for college employees through collaboration, program development, and identifying areas of improvement to increase workforce diversity, inclusion, and belonging.Recruit, hire, and onboard employees. Plan, develop, and deliver training and development workshops to Smith faculty and staff. Lead negotiator for seven collective bargaining units. Assist Smith College employees with employee relations issues and general human resources requests. HCM Process Coordinator lead for Workday suite.