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The Associate Director for Human ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ is part of a collegial administrative team dedicated to providing accurate, insightful,
analytical, and timely administrative leadership, support, and oversight that will help Lakeland Community College’s Human ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ
department continue to grow and develop to meet the needs of the College and its employees. Under the supervision of and in coordination
with the Chief Human ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Officer, the Associate Director for Human ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ will serve as a resource, partner and leader in handling
HR functions by maintaining a positive and rewarding work experience for employees in an environment of accountability.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-inclusive)

• Serve as a liaison to human resource functions including, but not limited
  to, compensation, payroll, benefits, employee leave administration; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management;
  productivity, recognition, and morale; training; and professional development.
• Build strong relationships across the College to
  foster communication and transparency.
• Support the accomplishment of human resources activities in compliance with all local,
  state, and federal regulations. Inform and provide guidance to the management team and/or employees on trends and current developments in
  human resources, as appropriate.
• Support the administration of employee benefit programs; may respond directly to employee
  inquiries and help resolve issues.
• Assist in the administration of annual performance reviews. Ensure the timely completion of
  faculty, administrative/supervisory & professional and staff performance reviews.
• Assist with coordination of and may administer
  employee leaves of absence and ADA accommodations.
• Oversee, coordinate, and manage employee separations and applicable offboarding
  activities including exit interviews.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security of records including specialized human
  resources databases, computer software systems, and filing systems.
• Initiate, maintain and update employee files and other
  relevant information in human resources systems.
• Compile, analyze, and generate customized reports for administrative and external
  sources.
• Serve as a liaison and information resource for faculty and staff, consult with others on problems, and determine final
  resolution of problems and issues.
• Implement, track, and maintain databases of various employee information.
• Review and
  process documents on new, current, and former employees in HR systems.
• Advise, counsel, and answer inquiries regarding human
  resource issues.
• Conduct training sessions and/or deliver a variety of training programs for varying levels of individuals within
  the College as needed.
• Coordinate training schedules for targeted employees, review course evaluations, and maintain employee
  training records and materials. Notify employees when mandatory training is due and track records of completion.
• Maintain regular
  workplace attendance, report to work punctually (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., on campus) and follow a structured work schedule to keep
  up with the demands of the workplace. This position does not offer a remote work schedule.
• Complete duties and responsibilities in
  compliance with College standards, policies and guidelines. Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline
  requirements and special events.
• Promote positive morale and teamwork within the department and provide exceptional customer
  service to all employees, students, and the community.
• Use interpersonal skills and make sound judgments to decide how duties and
  responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
• Complete all
  required training and professional development sessions sponsored by the College.
• Support the values and institutional goals as
  defined at the College.
• Assist with the process for systematic review and evaluation of the department’s goals, including the
  development and monitoring of outcomes and plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes and plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and
Experience/Training

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or 120 college hours from an accredited
  college or university.
• Seven (7) years of related experience in the human resources field (e.g. benefits and compensation,
  employee relations, training, recruitment, etc.).

Preferred:

• Graduate work in Human Resource
  Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field or directly related human resources work
  experience that provides extensive knowledge of fundamental theories, principles, and concepts may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ten (10) years of human resources experience encompassing all aspects of human resources in a professional office setting with
  increasing responsibility within the human resources department. PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
• Experience working with Ellucian Banner
  or a similar Enterprise Resource Planning software system.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, FMLA, health benefits.
• Experience with worker’s compensation and unemployment.
• Experience working with professional development.
• Experience
  using an applicant tracking system, recruitment metrics, interview and selection, sourcing and job board management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and an
  understanding of information technology and relational database applications.
• Ability to grasp concepts and procedures
  quickly.
• Strong detail orientation and ability to multi-task with little direct supervision.
• Strong judgment,
  decisiveness, interpersonal skills to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work under
  pressure with multiple interruptions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-service oriented
  collaborative team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written
  communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data.
• Problem solving skills and the
  ability to lead, instruct, handle a large variety of details and to work with all levels of organization.
• Proficient in the use of
  e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate
  reports, and communicate with others

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 12-month, full-time
  position.
• The annual salary is grade 5 of the .
• The anticipated hiring range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000/year.
• Please note: The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range but
  will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications in relation to the
  minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).
• Lakeland Community College does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff
  employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this
position through the college’s .
Please be prepared to do the following:

• Answer all questions in the college’s employment application (*please read the note
  below)
• Attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for this position.
• Application review will begin immediately; however, for full consideration, please apply by May 1, 2026.
  

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Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity
employer and is strongly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The College does not discriminate against
applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
military status, disability, age, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other
characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability that requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview
process, contact the Human ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Office at 440-525-7575.

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