Salary: $75,000.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 231156

Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO

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NOTE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA. IF YOU ARE NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA, YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

OVERVIEW OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Human Resources Operations reports to the Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer (CHRO) to oversee processes regarding payroll, benefits administration, leave types, and compliance as well as development and maintenance regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines at the national, state, Colorado Community College System, and college level. This position is a critical leadership component within the Human Resources division which practices excellent customer service and provision of equitable compensation and access to benefits and resources for employees.
This position will engage in strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Human Resources operations in coordination with the CHRO and Director of Personnel Success to support our college's human capital. This position will also support the CHRO in legal matters.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision

• Supervises HR Technical Specialists responsible for monthly and bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Oversight for the staff who generate and complete calculation of forms and review for accuracy and completeness. Troubleshoots for potential problems and generate appropriate solutions.
• Promotes employee wellness and professional development within their direct reports.

HR Operation Management

• Administers, directs, and advises employees on benefit programs for all staff by interpreting and implementing benefit policies and procedures in accordance with the SBCCOE and State of Colorado; this includes group health benefits, disability (LTD/STD), COBRA, FMLA, PERA, and leave benefits. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions.
• Advises and resolves benefit issues and problems with various carriers on behalf of employees. Manages annual open enrollment period.
• Responsible for the ACA benefits reporting requirements including monthly and annual measurements.
• Oversees and calculates appropriate compensation for new hires, promotions, and compression in collaboration with the CHRO to ensure equitable salaries are maintained and that all personnel transitions are in alignment with budgetary guideline and process.
• Responsible for annual salary adjustment calculations and production of employee contracts and salary notifications.
• Administers the college leave program and insures employees and supervisors are trained regarding leave policies and tracking systems. Handles monthly and annual reconciliations for time and leave keeping in conjunction with payroll.
• Supports employees and assists with Colorado PERA retirement processes.
• Manages worker's compensation processes including intake of injury reports, investigations and reporting with our work compensation insurance carrier, and any modified duty arrangements or return to work communications with employees and supervisors.
• Receives and coordinates the response process for unemployment claims. Process and prepares documentation for responses and appeals and coaches supervisors in the appeal hearing process as necessary.
• Collaborates with the Onboarding Partner to ensure onboarding is smooth by ensuring paperwork is completed accurately and new employees are aware of how to interpret paystubs, and can access and elect their benefits options readily.

Compliance

• Communicates and interprets Human Resources policies and procedures for managers and employees. Supports HR with all phases of HR management and supports business need, goals, and objectives of the college.
• Interpret payroll policies and procedures for campus employees. Responsible for research and resolving payroll questions and issues.
• Manages the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) for the college. Assists employees with leave requests and guides them through appropriate processes to be sure all paperwork is complete and accurate. Approves or denies requests for FML based on federal, state and college regulations. Provides training and updates to supervisors on FML and FAMLI
• Monitors ADA and reasonable accommodation requests. This includes engaging in interactive processes, documenting requests, resolutions, and follow-up.
• Perform and ensure appropriate transactions are managed within HRIS, including employee hiring, onboarding, changes, and terminations with attention to detail to ensure data integrity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education - Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Employee or Organizational Development, Psychology or other similarly related program of study.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources, labor and employment law, and ability to apply and interpret policy.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal as well as exceptional active listening skills
• Demonstrated experience with organization and prioritization to adhere to hard deadlines and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Experience- Demonstrated experience with increasing responsibility within Human Resources to include:
  • Payroll and benefit management
  • Supporting a diverse workforce within a dynamic team
  • Leadership responsibility within a team
  • Data analysis and tracking

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working within Higher Education
• Previous Banner or FLAC experience
• Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or SHRM Certified Professional (CP)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $75,000.00 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent , including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: This posting will close on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at midnight.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@CCAurora.ed upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@CCAurora.ed .

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.ed.

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the .
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at .

Colorado Residency Requirement:

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the . A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 303-360-4733 .

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Vice President of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at .

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/auroraccco/jobs/4477845/director-of-human-resources-operations

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