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Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month, exempt Director of Labor and Compliance position in the Human Resources department.  The Director should be equity-minded and is responsible for day-to-day employee and labor relations administration and contributes to the mission of the College by ensuring equitable employee and labor relations outcomes through providing training, consultation, and contract and policy administration. A consistent on campus presence is necessary with the possibility of a hybrid schedule depending on the needs of the individual and the college. Human Resources is an integral part of supporting the College mission, Core Themes, Guided Pathways and the Social Equity plan.    At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide consultation and guidance to leadership teams and supervisors in navigating various Employee and Labor Relations related issues in accordance with college policy and contract language.
• Conduct investigations in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and college policies and procedures. Prepare grievance responses, written reports, and findings; make recommendations; maintain appropriate records of activities.
• Assist with administering and interpreting rules and regulations of collective bargaining agreements (CBA):
  • Manage the faculty salary advancement and contract process in partnership with Benefits and Compensation.
  • Manage the Classified Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement contract updates in partnership with Benefits and Compensation.
  • Manage and/or support Administrators through the grievance process for Classified and Faculty contracts.
  • Participate in union contract negotiations.
  • Participate in Classified Labor Management Communications Committee (LMCC) meetings.
• Partner with HR Directors to review, update, and develop HR policies with an equity lens.
• Administer Background Check review process.
• Partner with Employee Development to develop and/or facilitate a variety of Employee and Labor Relations related trainings, such as: Performance Development and Evaluations, Setting S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-based) goals/expectations, Collective Bargaining Agreements, Supervisor Essentials, Disciplinary Actions, Avoiding Grievances, Conducting Investigations and Workplace Behavior.
• Create a safe, bias-free working environment, which engenders respect for differences.
• Provide leadership in accordance with the mission, Core themes, objectives and values established by the college.
• Supervise hourly and classified employees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Other areas of responsibility:

• Administer Affirmative Action plan and reporting.
• Effectively lead and develop a diverse team in area of responsibility.
• Partner with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Employee Development to provide and facilitate required and professional development training opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or closely related field from an accredited college or university OR equivalent work experience to obtain human resources, employee/labor relations, and compliance expertise.

Two (2) years of progressive experience working in a Human Resources department within a large, complex organization.

Two (2) years of experience advising managers, supervisors, and staff in Human Resource matters such as: performance management, labor, and employee relations, etc.