LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups including women and minorities. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

Under limited supervision of the Vice President for Human Resources, the Human Resources Business Partner (Employee Relations, Performance Management & Employee Development) (“HRBP”) will serve as a subject matter expert in the area of employee relations, performance management and employee development. The HRBP will also develop, implement and supervise HR programs and services that are consistent with the College’s mission and strategic plan.

This position will also serve as a Deputy Coordinator for Title IX compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Employee Relations:

a. Coach, mentor and guide employees in supervisor positions; assist in the training of management on various HR related topics.

b. Coordinate all internal investigations - selecting the individuals to be interviewed, setting the setting the interview schedule, either sitting in on or conducting the interviews themselves, and preparing a final report.

c. Prepare disciplinary process letters and termination letters as necessary through cooperation with the College’s legal counsel.

2. Training & Development:

a. Develop and oversee robust management and leadership development programs for College employees.

b. Coordinate mandated and professional development training to staff.

c. Oversee the training and onboarding of employees hired or promoted into exempt level positions.

3. Performance Management. Oversee the annual College Performance Management process to ensure the process is effective and meaningful.

4. Organizational Design. Work with department managers to optimize organizational design to increase productivity and improve performance of the College.

5. Off boarding:

a. Has oversight of unemployment data/responses and attendance at hearings and appeals as required.

b. Create and implement an off-boarding program to include collection of data through exit interviews. Analyze data to identify ways to reduce unwanted turnover and/or areas of concern.

6. Policy Review/Compliance: Periodically review and modify HR policies (to include the Employee Handbook) to ensure compliance, communicating any required changes as necessary.

7. Compliance/Reporting: Shared responsibility

a. Ensure all compliance and regulatory reporting is conducted in an accurate and timely manner (i.e. IPEDS survey, Title IX, etc.).

8. Employee Recognition: Coordinate all internal and external Employee Recognition award programs and events. Actively seek out new recognition opportunities.

9. Collaborate with other departmental heads to ensure that overlapping or related initiatives are coordinated.

10. Attend annual commencement ceremony and other designated College events.

11. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of all state and federal regulations that pertain to the College.

• Ability to think strategically.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and electronically.

• Ability to listen and deal fairly in all HR related matters.

• Ability to motivate and counsel employees.

• Understanding of HR analytics; familiarity with data collection methods, both quantitative and qualitative.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.

• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification required; SPHR and/or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 4 – 5 years’ experience in Human Resources in a business or educational setting.

Applications will only be accepted via online method OR email. If selecting the email option, interested candidates can email resumes to jobs@lackawanna.edu. Deadline for applications, Friday May 19th, 2022. No phone calls, please.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.