VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title:Assistant Director of Human Resources

Classification:Management

Supervisor:Director of Human Resources

Location:Tallahassee (Headquarters)

Summary:

ThepositionsupportstheFEA’sstrategicobjectivesasestablishedbyFEA Governancetofocustheenergyandresourcesofitsmemberstowardthepromotionof publiceducationandtheprotectionandadvancementoftherightsofeducational employees.

The Assistant Director of Human Resources(HR) works in conjunction with the Director of HRto provide oversight, direction and leadership of the FEA’s HR operations, including all areas of employment, compliance, employee relations and services, compensation and classification, benefits, employee training, and HR communications and reporting.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in human resource management or related field; professional PHR/SHPR certification preferred.
  • Generalist background with practical experience in all human resources functions including, compliance, compensation, classification and benefits, EEO, HIPPA, FMLA, ADA compliance, recruitment and retention, employee training and development, personnel policy development, implementation, maintenance, and employee relations.
  • Minimum four years professional or two years and a Master’s degree in human resource management or related field
  • Management/supervisor experience gained through increasingly responsible positions within a Human Resources department or managing the Human Resources function for a business or organization.
  • Labor relations experience and working within a union environment preferred.

FEAManagementResponsibilities:

1.Advance FEA’svision and mission by identifyingopportunitiesforincreased organizational effectiveness and efficiencythrough sharedorganizational learning.

2.Assist the HR Director in themanagement,execution,and oversightofthedepartmentalandorganizational budget,financesand otherresources.

3.Contribute to the evaluation and development of HR strategy and performance

4.EducatestaffonFEA’smission andgoalsand responsibilities tomembersas

ownersofFEA.

5.Supportplanning,coordination and implementation ofprogramsandservices acrossdepartmentalandcross-domain boundaries.

6.Asassigned,actas liaisonforcooperative projectsandprogramswith the National and StateOrganizations and coordinateactivities ofcommittees,task

forces,andspecialprojects.

7.Explore,coordinate,andfacilitateavailable human,fiscal,andprogrammatic resourcesapplicable to the departmentthatareavailable through NationalAffiliates.

8.SupportFEA’sAffirmative Action Programandpolicies.

9.Protect interests of employees and the company by identifying legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources function (e.g., OSHA, EEO). Monitor exposure of the company. Coordinate and when appropriate conduct and lead employee and management training and workshops such as Fair Employment Practices Training.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

1.Assist in thedevelopment and implementation ofFEA’scomprehensivehumanresources program, includingthedevelopmentand implementationofFEAtraining programs,and strategiesforstaffempowermentprogram.

2.Administerall termsandconditionsofthecollective bargaining agreement,

includingserving as eitherthe LevelIorLevelIIhearing officer(asappropriate) forgrievance proceduresand asmanagement’s representative in arbitration

hearings,spokespersonofthe Managementbargainingteam.

3.Assist inthe processing and distribution ofappropriate reports,all personnel and laborrecords,including performancereviews,grievances,personnelfiles,employee leave accounting,administrative policies,etc.

4.Assist in the coordination andsupervision oftheemploymentprocess,including the posting ofopen positions,screeningapplicants,interviewing,hiring and salaryplacement,orientation andtraining.

5.Assist in the coordination and implementation ofallemployee benefitprograms, including health, workers compensation and other insurance programs.

6.Assist in coordination ofall FEAmeetings,including theannualFEA,NEA andAFT assemblies.This includes coordination ofthe logistics,facilityacquisition and supportservicesforall governance andAssociation conferences,andgeneralmeetings.

7.Overseethe administration ofFEA propertyandfixed assets,Oversee the lease/purchase,repairs/renovation forallfurnitureand equipmentand supplies,

includingareplacementschedule thereof.Maintain an accurateand current inventoryofallfurnitureand equipmentandmake appropriaterecommendations

forrenovation,repairand acquisition ofproperty,furnitureand equipmentas requested.

8.Otherduties as assignedbythe HR Director and Chief of Staff.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Working knowledge of employment and labor law.
  • Demonstrated ability in conducting HR related training and education.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Excellent organizational, project and time management skills.
  • Strong team-building skills, including ability to collaborate and develop effective consultative relationships with management.
  • Strong influence skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and critically
  • Capable of assessing and solving problems with a win/win outcome.
  • Work effectively with limited supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance organization-partnering skills with employee advocacy. Able to handle all HR information with a high degree of confidentiality.
  • Advanced computer proficiencies with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Meeting planning experience preferred

COMPENSATION: Salarywillbebasedoncurrentexperienceofsuccessfulapplicantforthe position.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants are to email an updated resume demonstrating experience related to the above stated qualifications and responsibilities and three references to the mailbox at .

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

FLORIDA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Consistent with the FEA Affirmative Action Plan, minority, female and physically challenged applicants are encouraged to apply

7/30/2015