MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
CLASS TITLE:
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Vice President, Business and Administrative Services, provides overall
leadership, planning, development, direction and administration of Human Resources services.
Directs, implements and coordinates equal opportunity hiring program. Assume the
responsibilities of the Director, Risk Management/ADA Coordinator in the Director's absence
and serves as an alternate at other times.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1.
Direct the operation of the district's Human Resources office including the training,
assignment, supervision, evaluation of the Human Resources staff; develop and manage
the department, staff development and diversity budgets. [E]
2.
Plan and organize personnel operations related to academic and classified staff; assure
district compliance with federal and state laws on personnel (Education Code, Labor Code,
Government Code, and Equal Opportunity laws and regulations). [E]
3.
Develop, interpret, and implement policies and procedures for the active recruitment,
selection, and employment of diverse personnel within equal opportunity guidelines.
Develop recruitment plan and advertising strategies to maximize budget dollars. [E]
4.
Develop and recommend personnel policies, procedures and programs to meet the needs
of the district, keeping abreast of legislation and court decisions affecting community
colleges. Write suggested policy changes for cabinet, appropriate administrator(s),
department chair(s), and/or employee group(s).
5.
Assist administrators, department chairs and other supervisors in decision making, conflict
resolution including development and implementation of performance improvement plans,
mediation, and disciplinary action. Investigate employee complaints and interpret college
rules/regulations regarding Human Resource matters. [E]
6.
Coordinate work with outside legal counsel to minimize liability and costs for the District.
Provide background information, documentation, and testimony as required in litigated
matters.
7.
Oversee, coordinate and participate in District-wide staff development programs. Develop
and administer comprehensive training programs for management/supervisory staff and
classified employees. [E]
8.
Direct the ongoing development of the Human Resources information system including the
processing of personnel transactions and the maintenance of personnel records and files.
Direct the compilation, validation, and submission of employee data reports to state and
federal agencies. Develop processes, procedures, and reports to take maximum
advantage of the Human Resources information system as a basis for planning and
decision-making.
9.
Administer classification and compensation program for the consistent evaluation of new
and existing positions. Determine and recommend appropriate initial placement on salary
schedule for incoming employees; research and advise supervisors on compensation
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issues. Coordinate procedures for evaluation/appraisal of administrative, non-classroom
faculty, and classified employees. [E]
10. Support and participate in collective bargaining process; advise and oversee administration
of collective bargaining agreements, including processing of grievances, compliance with,
interpretation and application of terms of agreements, and response to claims of unfair
labor practices and allegations of contract violations by the district.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
The principles and practices of public Human Resources administration, including equal
employment opportunity; methods of recruitment; selection; staff evaluation; classification
and compensation; staff utilization; training; STRS and PERS; labor relations.
State Education Code and other applicable laws.
Methods and techniques of conflict resolution, strategic planning, organizational development,
and supervision.
Human Resources information systems.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Computer applications.
Oral and written communication skills including correct English usage, grammar, spelling,
punctuation and vocabulary.
ABILITY TO:
Provide strong, reliable leadership for the HR function, which exhibits integrity, instilling trust and
confidence.
Develop and implement employee training and evaluation.
Plan and organize work.
Foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust through collaborative decision making in a
non-adversarial manner.
Establish and maintain cooperative, working relationships with the public, college administrators,
staff and students.
Manage in a collegial governance setting.
Meet schedules and deadlines.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Work independently with little direction.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Plan and organize work.
Develop and control budget.
Learn district and state regulations, policies and procedures.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer terminal.
Maintain records.
Operate a vehicle, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
ethnic and disability issues.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education and experience equivalent to a Masters degree in Human Resources, public
administration, business administration or a related field, and four years of progressively
responsible experience in Human Resources administration.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Human Resources technicians, Benefits Coordinator, Secretary/Clerk III, hourly temporary workers.
CONTACTS:
Administrators, governing board members, faculty, staff, students, legal counsel, Chancellor's
office representatives, members of the public.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending and stooping; occasional light
lifting and carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or less; ability to travel to a variety of locations
on and off campus as needed to conduct district business.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and
communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups of
individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, on-going basis; ability to work effectively
under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily business office environment; subject to frequent public contact and interruption;
occasional exposure to angry, disgruntled and abusive individuals; usual assignment worked
during daylight hours with occasional evening, weekend and/or holiday hours required on an asneeded basis.
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