Job title: Director of Human Resources and Student Employment
Company: McNeese State University
Job description: Position/Application Information
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants for the position of Director of Human Resources and Student Employment.
DEPARTMENT: Office of Human Resources and Student Employment
POSITION/APPLICATION INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified, at-will position. The appointment is available immediately.
POSITION NUMBER: U99945
SALARY: $75,000 to $84,000 annually
REPORTING AUTHORITY: Vice President of Business Affairs
DEADLINE: Position will remain open until filled, but applications received before April 7, 2023, will be considered first.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:
- Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
- Resume/Vitae
- Three Professional References (include: name, phone number, and e-mail address)
- Unofficial Transcripts
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the “APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the Chair:
Debbie Bertrand, Assistant Comptroller at or (337) 475-5106.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Liaison:
Kim Dronett at or (337) 475-5413 or TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227.
Position Duties/Responsibilities
- Manage all HR and Student Employment program functions and employees.
- Provide guidance and counsel to management, supervisors and employees in areas related to HR.
- Develop, update, interpret, and maintain all Human Resources policies and procedures as required by laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with Vice President of Business Affairs and supervisors on effective Human Resources management practices.
- Manage, certify, and process all weekly personnel actions approved by Executive Leadership Team.
- Certify and approve all personnel and payroll action data entry in Banner and state database for all employment types. Responsible for ensuring systems match.
- Manage all aspects of the hiring process from advertisement to onboarding.
- Manage all aspects of onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Manage Drug Testing program and oversight of Pre-Employment Background programs.
- Manage a comprehensive training program and new hire orientation program. Direct responsibility for reporting training statistics to ULS Board and State Civil Service as required by law.
- Manage comprehensive insurance programs.
- Direct responsibility for processing Visiting Lecturer and Graduate Assistant semester appointments.
- Direct responsibility for Family Medical Leave approval and medical certifications.
- Direct responsibility for Transitional Modified Duty program medical certifications and committee meetings, job descriptions for modified or light duty, and return to work programs.
- Manage Worker’s Compensation and accidents/incidents on campus. Serve as Liaison between the Office of Risk Management and the Attorney General’s Office or attorney in suits. Direct responsibility for ORM audits.
- Direct responsibility for approval of Official Driving Records according to ORM standards.
- Direct responsibility for general safety program.
- Direct responsibility for quarterly safety meeting content and compliance reports.
- Direct responsibility for all Retirement processing, enrollment into retirement programs and counseling.
- Direct responsibility for compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act and determinations of FLSA status.
- Serve as Delegated Appointing Authority for Classified matters and responsible for progressive discipline, work improvement plans, formal discipline, and standards of conduct for classified employees.
- Manage update/creation of position descriptions and organizational structure.
- Direct responsibility for audit management both internal and external.
- Direct responsibility for Immigration processes working directly with Immigration Attorney.
- Manage personnel files according to state standards.
- Maintain strong knowledge of business practices and implement workflows and other technology projects as needed.
- Create and maintain reports and processes in UC4 and Argos and provide on demand spreadsheets when requested.
- Responsible for website and portal maintenance or oversight.
- Represent the University in unemployment matters, civil service hearings, and other court hearings as required.
- Serve as a facilitator for various attorneys, legal counsel, etc. when requested.
- Manage the office budget and approve all budget transactions.
- Serve on committees as appointed or requested by supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required/Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Five years of HR related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with diverse groups in a team environment.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent technology skills including Microsoft office products.
- Strong leadership skills.
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree.
- Administrative experience in interpreting State of Louisiana HR policies and procedures to include State Civil Service and ULS Board rules and regulations.
- Administrative experience with State of Louisiana Benefit programs, Office of Group Benefits and State Retirement Programs.
- Experience with NEOED Insight and Onboard programs.
- Experience with Ellucian Banner modules.
General University information
McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.
McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Office of Human Resources: Voice: (337) 475-5102; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; Fax: (337) 475-5104; or .
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.
Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.
Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services ( ) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.
Expected salary: $75000 – 84000 per year
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Job date: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 02:09:46 GMT
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