Assistant Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations Specialist
Felician University is presently seeking a highly motivated, creative, and detail-oriented Human Resources professional to serve as the Assistant Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations Specialist. This position is fully on campus and reports to the Director of Human Resources.
The Assistant Director supports and provides oversight of the daily operations of the Office of Human Resources and serves as the university’s senior advisor for employee relations and training. S/he collaborates with the Director and the Assistant Director of Human Resources and Employee Benefits in the management of the full employee life cycle---from onboarding to retirement, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, advising administration on workforce strategy, employment policy development, and aligning human resources practices with institutional mission, goals, and budget.
Felician University is committed to maintaining a learning and employment environment based upon our core values of Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Justice and Peace, and Solidarity with People in Need. We offer a choice of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, as well as a retirement plan (403B), tuition remission, and generous time off benefits.
Required Education:
BS/BA in human resources, business, public administration or related field, master’s degree preferred.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ progressively responsible experience in Human Resources management.
- 3+ years’ demonstrated experience in employee relations management.
- Proven knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of human resources information systems, ADP experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver professional development programs.
- Superior verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion.
- Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Superior interpersonal, counseling and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of investigative methods and analysis techniques.
- Comprehensive knowledge of employee relations principles and practices.
- Ability and willingness to support and promote the Felician Franciscan core values and mission of the University.
To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume and 2 professional references electronically to: Director or via USPS to:
Ms. Jill Brown, Director
Office of Human Resources
Felician University
262 South Main Street
Lodi, New Jersey 07644
Salary Range: $77,00 – 95,000
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, public administration, or a related field
- Master’s degree
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible human resources management experience
- At least 3 years of employee relations management experience
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
- Knowledge of human resources information systems
- ADP experience
- Ability to develop and deliver professional development programs
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information
- Analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of investigative methods and analysis techniques
- Knowledge of employee relations principles and practices
- Ability and willingness to support the university’s core values and mission
What We Do
Felician University offers 60+ undergraduate, graduate, adult, and certificate programs focusing on career-readiness. Located just 10 miles outside of NYC with campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, Felician is home to 2,200 Golden Falcons. We have 20 NCAA Division II Sports and 100% of our incoming freshmen receive scholarships or grants. The average scholarship is $23,000. Felician is transfer-friendly and accepts up to 90 transfer credits, giving both undergrads and adult students the opportunity to make the most out of their hard-earned credits. Felician University is also a gold status Military Friendly®, Purple Heart and Yellow Ribbon University dedicated to the success of our student-veterans. Felician's esteemed graduate programs are flexible for working adults, such as our online MSN programs, which have been ranked by US News and World Report as a top program in the nation. No matter where you’re beginning or what your goals are, Felician will get you to where you want to be. From incoming freshman right out of high school, to busy MBA candidates, to working mothers completing their degree, our students stand out because of Felician’s hands-on learning approach. Discover how far your can go at Felician University — visit Felician.edu to get started today.
