Vice President-Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer

Vice President-Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer

TITLE OF POSITION: Vice President-Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

DEPARTMENT: HOD - Human Resources

LOCATION: Grand Rapids - W.A. Lettinga Campus

REPORTS TO: Executive Vice President for Quality & Effectiveness

Summary:

You will support the mission of Davenport University through the continuous development and implementation of "best in class" human resources practices, programs, and services. In addition, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the University's diversity and inclusion strategy. Your areas of responsibility will include the strategic leadership and oversight of talent acquisition and retention, HR business partnerships, employee relations, total compensation and benefits administration, position classification and structure, organizational design, wellness, student employment, and all other talent related projects, initiatives, and systems. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University's mission, vision and cultural values.

You Will:

Human Resources Leadership:

• Advises the Executive Vice President for Quality and Effectiveness on human resource issues. • Plan, guide, and advise the President on diversity, equity, and inclusion matters. • Provide day-to-day leadership for the HR Team and develop strategies to support and advise the Leadership Team and the University in the areas of workforce planning, recruiting, and career development. • Continually develop, communicate, and implement progressive human resources policies, procedures, processes, programs, and initiatives. • Provide oversight of the development of talent and acquisition and retention strategies to encourage applicants of all backgrounds to be equally assessed, hired, and developed to full potential and performance. • Evaluate and implement executive benefit and compensation programs including deferred compensation and executive life insurance coverage. Conduct or arrange for a periodic compensation study for executive compensation. • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding employment practices and employee relations. • Develop, and implement progressive benefit and total compensation programs to provide motivation, rewards, and incentives for effective performance. Provide programs that develop partnerships with the employees for the short and long-range health and welfare protection of the employees.

Chief Diversity Officer:

• Research diversity issues, keep abreast of trends in diversity and inclusion, evaluate the University's programs and recommend new policies or changes in policies and programs across campuses and divisions, as appropriate. • Collaborate with university stakeholders to assess barriers and create strategies to recruit and maintain a diverse workforce. • Partner with the Office of Performance Excellence to design diversity, equity, and inclusion training programs that strengthen awareness, build capabilities, and promote a climate of belonging. • In collaboration with a DEI council and other internal partners, develop, coordinate, and deliver cultural engagement events, programs, and training. • Serve as a liaison between the university and external diversity organizations and community action groups.

Both:

• Continually assess the competitiveness of all programs and practices against the relevant comparable companies, industries, and markets. • Manage budgets with a commitment to fiscal responsibility. • Serve as a member of the President's cabinet as well as serve on other University committees as needed. • Prepares reports as needed. • Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. T