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Associate Chief HR Officer (Employee Relations)

Maricopa Community College district
long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Tempe
2411 West 14th Street (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2025


Associate Chief HR Officer (Employee Relations)

Job ID: 321113
Location: District Support Services Cntr
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$132,943.00 - $172,825.00/annually, DOE

Grade

128

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

  • Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
  • One of the largest community college systems in the country
  • 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
  • Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
  • 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers


Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits & Perks Options:
  • 20 paid observed holidays
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
  • Annual professional development growth funding
  • Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
    • Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
    • Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
    • Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more.
    • Pre-Retirement Events
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
  • 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)


Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Associate Chief Human Resources Officer (ACHRO) leads the Human Resources Solution Center (HRSC), which is responsible for providing district-wide strategic consultation and solutions in the areas of employee relations, policy development, performance management, progressive discipline, leaves, unemployment, and conflict resolution.

The ACHRO provides district-wide leadership and direction regarding shared governance and employee relations; plans, organizes, develops, administers, and evaluates district-wide human resources functions in assigned program areas; oversees, reviews, addresses, and resolves employee-related issues and concerns. This position interacts with various internal and external stakeholders, including the Governing Board, legal services, vendors, governmental and community agencies, consultants, and the general public.

Essential Functions

Plans, directs, evaluates, and implements employee relations programs (40%)
  • Districtwide development and implementation of programs,
  • Development and delivery of training sessions;
  • Provides district-wide leadership and guidance on employee relations issues;
  • Serves as consultant, advisor, strategic partner, and subject matter expert to internal stakeholders in areas of;
    • organizational planning,
    • policy development,
    • employee relations,
    • complex performance management and corrective action issues,
    • negotiation of complex separation and settlement agreements,
    • employee group relations and grievances/workplace disputes
    • Investigate problems such as;
      • working conditions,
      • disciplinary actions and employee complaints;
      • Works with administrators and employee group leaders to resolve employee performance, disciplinary, and grievance issues
      • Keeps current on and adheres to federal and state statutes and internal policies

Designs, coordinates, and facilitates district-wide training programs (30%)
  • Management skills, labor and employment laws, and other pertinent topics related to employee relations;
  • Directs and administers internal districtwide programs such as corrective actions and grievance processes according to policy guidelines; administers district-wide unemployment compensation program;
  • Establishes short and long-term objectives for assigned programs; provides direction in the development and implementation of new technological hardware and software that affects the district-wide human resources processes and programs to employee relations;
  • Recommends and develops policy and procedures through collaborative processes; assures adherence to policies and procedures; interprets and maintains compliance with various federal and state employment laws

Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff in developing and administering district-wide human resources policies and procedures (20%)
  • Serves on district-wide councils and committees that make district-wide recommendations,
  • Manages, directs, and oversees the HR Business Partner function and HR staff dedicated to reviewing, addressing, and resolving employee issues as they relate to human resources topics

Attends and participates in routine meetings, standing groups, or committees responsible for the strategic and tactical operation of District Office HR leadership (10%)
  • prepares and conducts presentations; may act as facilitator; collaborates with and advises Governing Board members, College Presidents, and administrators on human resources issues


Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in human resources, public/business administration, education, business administration, human resources, psychology, or sociology and four (4) years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in employee relations that includes two (2) years of supervisory experience. Equivalent years of experience for education are allowed for the Non Academic path.

Desired Qualifications

1. JD preferred
2. Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations related to employee relations and human resources management that includes employee and labor relations, EEO/AA laws, regulations, principles and practices, and multicultural constituencies
3. Proficient experience negotiating and managing employee group policy manuals (non-union environment), including grievance resolution and alternative dispute resolution processes
4. Advanced knowledge of and experience with progressive discipline and employee performance management and development systems and philosophy with the ability to quickly assess complex situations, interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and determine the correct course of action
5. Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal), including experience with public speaking, presentations, and building a collaborative environment with HR partners
6. Ten (10) or more years of demonstrated experience leading employee/labor relations structure, preferably in a large complex system
7. Demonstrated experience establishing systems that create and sustain fair and equitable employment practices
8. Experience collaborating and providing guidance to employees at various levels of the organization on areas such as performance, policy development, diversity, and progressive discipline
Human resources certification; SPHR, SHRM SCP, or other related certifications

Special Working Conditions
  • Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: http://business.maricopa.edu/risk-management/motor-vehicle-usage/motor-vehicle-driving-requirements
  • May be required to work at multiple sites or locations
  • May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs.
  • May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time, viewing a computer monitor
  • May perform a variety of tasks that can create high stress/pressure.


How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
  • Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
  • Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
  • Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
  • Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
  • Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.


Posting Close Date

Apply on or before March 18, 2025 to be considered.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321113&PostingSeq=1

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