Do you enjoy working in an HR team with the goal of creating an inclusive, customer service-oriented environment supporting faculty and staff with equity at the forefront? If so, this position with Renton Technical College may be a great fit for you! This full-time position, exempt from overtime and representation, reports to the Vice President of Human Resources. This confidential position works independently exercising decision-making authority within established guidelines using discretion to complete work objectives. The incumbent is accountable for the implementation and evaluation of human resources policies, programs, and services for the college; the areas of responsibility include but are not limited to training and development for employees as well as strategic talent acquisition. The priority consideration date for this position is on Monday, June 5th at 11:59 pm. This position is open until filled.

Human Resources Management

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Support the college's mission by creating a learning and work environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking. Contribute to the appreciation of diversity and foster a climate of multicultural understanding.
• Apply human resources rules, policies, procedures, and appropriate collective bargaining agreements in resolving routine and complex issues associated with a variety of human resources functional areas.
• May serve as a Title IX Investigator and submit reports when acting as Lead investigator; participate as directed in general in-house investigations and recommend appropriate steps for resolution.
• Serve on management team for labor negotiations with classified and faculty unions as requested.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with college employees, departments and outside agencies.
• Maintain record keeping and the completion of various reports and surveys.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other related projects and assignments as assigned.

• Maintain collaborative relationships with hiring managers and committee teams by developing recruitment plans, providing training and tools as necessary to support effective recruiting and interview processes.
• Assist with the online recruitment application system and database (NEOGOV) including posting position, training users, managing recruitment accounts, managing the application review process as well as report generation for open positions. Provide customer support to applicants using NEOGOV and identify user/process improvements. Collaborate with NEOGOV community nationally as well as within the ctc system while maintaining current expertise.
• Keep abreast of developments in recruiting methodologies.
• Support the achievement of diversity objectives of the institution by developing and maintaining relationships with outside agencies, recruiting sources, community and industry groups, as well as other community and technical recruiters.
• Develop and promote talent acquisition strategies that focus on equity in the recruitment process and encourages diverse candidate pools in compliance with state and federal guidelines and aligned with the mission and values of the college.
• Build partnerships with external community organizations and agencies that promotes an equity-focused talent pipeline.
• Partner with recruiting team to ensure staffing needs are met; support campus marketing by creating and managing social media activity that promotes the college’s recruiting strategies and position as a quality, equity focused employer.
• Manage and monitor recruitment metrics to support the college’s strategic plan and monitoring report.
• Serve and participate on committees designed to have a positive impact on the institutional climate for an inclusive campus culture that is in alignment with the College’s mission, values, and strategic plan.

• Conduct regular campus training needs assessments. Establish training outcomes, metrics and assessments to manage and monitor efficacy of talent development activities.
• Partner with the Professional Development Action Team through the DEI Council to develop trainings for staff.
• Plan, develop and implement required compliance training with a focus on equity and inclusion.
• Develop and schedule talent development calendar as needed. Act as lead liaison between internal/external Learning Management Systems, and track employee compliance of required trainings.

• Experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred;. A combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year for year basis. Professional certification from a recognized human resources /personnel association is preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ progressive responsibility in human resources, including experience supporting or managing training and recruitment. Experience in higher education human resources is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 month of hire) the production of accessibly content, whether print or electronic.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret federal and state personnel laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically and exercise independent judgment.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks and frequent deadlines, and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically experience creating & editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Previous success learning new computer software programs/platforms required.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.
• Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).

The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States.

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.

For questions regarding this position contact

Chelsea Dillon cdillon@rtc.edu 425-235-6579

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• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems: http://www.drs.wa.gov