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Location

Battle Creek, MI | United States

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Job description

Full job description

Posting Details

Posting Information

External Posting Number

20130505P

Position Number

PO.HRMGR.HR.23

Position Title

Human Resources Manager, Employee Experience

Position Type

Administration

Classification

Manager 1 - Administration

Department

Human Resources

Division

Discipline:

Work Schedule

This regular, full-time, administrative position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended days as needed by the College.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following

See job duties below.

Position Summary

The HR team at Kellogg Community College is growing! Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this role will be primarily responsible for managing the College’s health and ancillary benefits. The HR Manager will work with the CHRO on annual strategies and bid process, managing day-to-day issues regarding benefit plans, invoice processing and coordinating the benefit advisory team’s annual institutional recommendations. This position will provide data analysis and communicate benefit updates and changes to employees. They will also serve as a Title VII, IX, EEO, harassment, and employee relations investigator for the College.


In addition, the HR Manager will leverage and coordinate vendor offerings and internal training resources while also facilitating sessions on professional development. Working with the CHRO and HR Director, they will help develop and manage impactful projects and HR programs that shape our workplace and institutional culture.


Check us out! Elevate your HR career by being a driving force in engaging and meaningful work in a positive team environment.


Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.

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KCC Equity Statement

At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:

• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
• Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
• Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
• Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.

Physical Demands

The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 – 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and, may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human resources, business, or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university AND five or more (5+) years of related experience PLUS industry-specific certification (SHRM, CEBS, HRCI) OR Bachelor’s degree AND three or more (3+) years of related experience. At the time of application, attach copy of industry-recognized certification, if applicable.

• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

• Three (3) or more years of demonstrated experience in human resources, employee benefits, employee relations, and/or other related field, with at least one (1+) of those years in benefits administration.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preferred but not Required

• Master’s degree or higher in human resources or related field, obtained from an accredited college or university.

• SHRM or equivalent certification.

• Experience with employee investigations.

Proposed Salary

According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the 2023-2024 annual salary range for a Manager 1 position, $59,060 to $73,826 to start.

Special Instructions to Applicants

At this time, this position is open to internal and external applicants. To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, April 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. EST , and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted – any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or email [email protected].

Projected Hire Date

External Posting Date

03/04/2024

External Closing Date

04/01/2024

External Closing Time

9:00 a.m. EST

Internal Posting Date

03/04/2024

Internal Closing Date

04/01/2024

Job Duties

Essential Function

BENEFIT COORDINATION

Description

• Manage College’s heath and ancillary benefits.
• Work with CHRO on annual strategies and bid process:
  • Coordinate the employee advisory team.
  • Ensure alignment with external vendors.
  • Coordinate internal communication and changes related to benefit plan changes.

Work with HR staff to ensure effective benefit change and implementation processes are in place, including monitoring and effectiveness. Proactively research, identify and propose ongoing improvements to benefit plans for employees as well as quality and program efficiency for the College. Administer FMLA and ADA in compliance with current institutional, state and federal regulations, laws and policies. Work with Finance Director and payroll specialist to ensure the continued compliance with ACA, year-end reporting and regulatory requirements.

Essential Function

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS

Description

• Conduct EEO, harassment or other labor investigations.
• Serve as a Title IX and EEO Investigator.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and maintain files accordingly to documentation requirements.
• Provide recommendations on training and development in these areas and ensure proactive communications to employees regarding rights and processes.
• Help define collaborative processes and tools.
• Work with Chief HR Officer, Title IX Coordinators, EDI Committee and Public Safety to identify and actively move employees’ understanding of equity.
• Collaborate on programming, tactics and measures HR can utilize to support this College-wide effort.

Essential Function

DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING

Description

• Work with CHRO and HR Director to manage projects and or participate in development of various HR programs, as they arise.
• Develop information and implement activities that optimize the impact on department environment.
• Work with other HR staff, leaders and interested employee committees and organizations to ensure buy-in, participation and alignment with needs.
• Ensure programs have measurement, tracking and improvement.

Essential Function

TALENT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

Description

• Organize, plan and coordinate professional development programming for College employees, primarily for those performing non-instructional functions.
• Work with CHRO and senior leadership to identify and assess future and current training needs through job analysis, success planning and annual performance evaluations.
• Review and select training materials from a variety of vendors.
• Deploy a variety of training methods.
• Research opportunities for ongoing development.

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