Assistant Director of Human Resources; Employee Relations​/Classification

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title Assistant Director of Human Resources (Employee Relations/Classification & Compensation) Position Number GA309 FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Sensitive Position No Sensitive Position Statement
A sensitive position requires a fingerprint-based criminal history check. This is NOT a sensitive position.

Campus Security Authority Yes

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority. A Campus Security Authority is required to immediately report any crime that is reported to them to the CNU Police. The CNU Police will then review, evaluate, and investigate the reported crime. Annual training is required by the Department of Education for faculty and staff designated as a Campus Security Authority.

Designated Personnel Yes

This position is designated essential for the University. In the event of an emergency, this position may be required to work during an authorized closing depending on the situation.

Statement of Economic Interest No

This position is NOT required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest form annually and the related training as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Restricted Position Yes

A restricted position would be subject to availability of funding. This is a restricted position.

Provides strategic and operational leadership for the University’s Classification and Compensation and Employee Relations functions. Leads the planning and execution of performance management processes, salary surveys, and required federal and state reporting. Leads change-management efforts related to new systems and processes within the Human Resource Department.

• Provides oversight of the University compensation program to include compliance with federal, state and University regulations and policies, creates, maintains, and updates the University compensation plan and philosophy.
• Assists the Executive Director of Human Resources with budget preparation with regards to compensation planning, estimates and initiatives to include compensation study and market adjustments.
• Directly manages the creation of administrative professional (AP) positions, the AP salary plan, and University compensation studies.
• Reviews and approves appropriateness for pay action requests for current employees using the Commonwealth of Virginia Compensation Reform policies, the CNU Salary Plan and additional resources as needed.
• Determines appropriate starting salaries and wages for employees using sound compensation practices to ensure fairness and consistency.
• In conjunction with the Training and Development Manager, develops and provides training on the classification and compensation processes.

• Provides performance planning and evaluation support to managers and employees to ensure consistency and fairness, including training and talent development resources.
• Effectively leads and manages performance planning and evaluations to include process, schedule, employee and manager notifications, training, tracking, and follow-up in accordance with Virginia’s Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) and University accreditation requirements.
• Resolves employee/management issues concerning classification and performance evaluations.

• Partners with the Human Resources Business Partner to provide advice, assistance, and counsel to employees and managers in the positive resolution of work-related problems, concerns, and grievances.
• Provides oversight of the University’s employee relations program. This includes serving as the employee relations liaison with departments and enhancing the University’s environment by establishing and promoting effective employee relations strategies through proactive means such as training programs, workshops and individual meetings.
• Analyzes problem situations and creatively works with employees and managers to find alternative methods of dispute resolution. Provides or coordinates mediations, as needed.
• Conducts investigations and interviews employees and managers, as needed, to ascertain the facts surrounding alleged…