The Associate Director of Human Resources is responsible for overseeing the daily, routine HR functions for West Virginia Wesleyan College, including, but not limited to, recruitment, benefits, talent management, leave administration and compliance. This position works collaboratively with the Vice President of Human Resources and across the institution to support the institution’s faculty, staff, and managers while aligning with the College’s mission and values.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department, performing routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave administration.
• Manages the recruiting, hiring and onboarding process, including advertising, screening, selection and completion of all necessary new hire paperwork during orientation; collaborates with hiring managers to understand skills and competencies required for vacancies.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications; submits new hire information to state of West Virginia as required.
• Responsible for maintaining personnel files for all employees.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate personnel transactions and insurance coverage records; Manages employee benefit administration including enrollment coverages and cancellations.
• Responsible for reviewing semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for all employees.
• Responsible for administering and tracking Family Medical Leave (FMLA) as necessary, guaranteeing appropriate paperwork is completed and communications are provided within the timelines required by law.
• Responsible for filing and managing Workers Comp and Unemployment claims as needed, including completing necessary paperwork and providing responses within a timely manner.
• Assists with ensuring the college is compliant with federal, state and local employment laws, regulations and recommended best practices, updating HR policies plus faculty and staff handbooks when necessary.
• Assists with ongoing efforts of efficiency to streamline and automate HR processes.
• Assists with completion of internal and external required/requested reports/surveys of department.
• Assists with disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations as needed.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Promotes a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace, serving as the point of contact for employment concerns and HR-related grievances.
• Serves on campus committees as requested.
• Performs other related duties as requested/assigned.

Competencies/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Human Resources field required; experience in higher education with a minimum of 5 years’ relative HR experience preferred.
• Professional SHRM or HRCI Certification also preferred.
• Prior experience with an HRIS or payroll system desired.

 To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, plus names and contact information of three professional references to wvwcjobapp@wvwc.edu.  In the subject of the email, please include Associate Director of Human Resources. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

West Virginia Wesleyan College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, ancestry, marital/family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability or blindness, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law , to include Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and the Age Discrimination Act, in the administration of its admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, educational programs, employment, athletic programs, co-curricular activities, or other College administered programs. WVWC’s nondiscrimination polices may be accessed at https://www.wvwc.edu/title-ix/.   For inquiries about the application of these laws in WVWC’s programs activities or to file a report, contact the Title IX Coordinator at titleix@wvwc.edu or 304-621-1316.