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Title: Director of Human Resources

Department: Office of Human Resources

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Chief of Staff-Vice President (CHRO/CDO)

Position Summary:

Wagner College seeks an experienced and dynamic Director of Human Resources to lead its HR department. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff-Vice President, the Director will oversee all aspects of human resources management, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and compliance with federal and state regulations. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that aligns with the college’s mission and values.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the college’s overall goals and objectives.
• Lead recruitment efforts to attract and retain top talent, including faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and professional development plans.
• Develop and maintain HR metrics and analytics to track key performance indicators and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay informed about trends and developments in HR practices and recommend innovative solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Nothing in this job description restricts Management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; advance degree preferred
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible HR experience, including at least four years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and Title IX.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrated experience leading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems (preferably Oracle Cloud) and Microsoft Office Suite.

To Apply please visit: https://fa-exad-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/45/?lastSelectedFacet=CATEGORIES&selectedCategoriesFacet=300000011582335

Please include letters of interest and resumes in your application. The review of applications will begin immediately.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000. Wagner College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Wagner College achieves this mission through the implementation and enhancement of The Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts, which was formally launched in 1998. This innovative and bold curricular methodology is predicated on a method of integrated learning. It builds upon Wagner’s history of combining liberal arts and focused professional programs, coupled with our unique location and requires experiential learning for all students. The Plan has thus ushered in a new vision of engaged student learning that is at once reflective and integrated, theoretical and practical. Our goal has been, and continues to be, to provide a transformative college experience which best prepares our students for positions of effective and responsible leadership and citizenship in their chosen professions, and in their personal and public lives. From the outset, our faculty have eagerly led this learning centered endeavor.

Preparing all students for such leadership requires a coherent, efficient, effective and universal educational program and a focused Faculty and Administration, supported by an equally committed Board of Trustees.

Wagner College prepares students for life, as well as for careers, by emphasizing scholarship, achievement, leadership, and citizenship. Wagner offers a comprehensive educational program that is anchored in the liberal arts, experiential and co-curricular learning, interculturalism, interdisciplinary studies, and service to society, and that is cultivated by a faculty dedicated to promoting individual expression, reflective practice, and integrative learning.

Wagner College offers a generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, pension and paid time off benefits to all full-time employees. The Wagner College Office of Human Resources partners with all members of the College community to cultivate a work environment that values equal opportunity, diversity equity inclusion and access, professional development and individual excellence.

Located in an increasingly diverse metropolitan area, Wagner College is committed to scholarship and community outreach relevant to the needs of New York City. Wagner values campus diversity (domestic and international) and in keeping with this initiative, it welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity and internationalization efforts.

Wagner College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wagner College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional In Human Resources (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Staten Island, NY 10301 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Staten Island, NY 10301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person