Bennington College · 3 months ago
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Bennington, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expBennington College invites applications for an Associate Vice President for Human Resources, providing strategic and operational leadership for human resources in a largely unionized faculty and staff environment. The AVP-HR is responsible for shaping the HR service delivery model, strengthening employee and labor relations, and leading training and development initiatives that align with the College’s mission and strategic priorities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as a thought partner to Cabinet members in cultivating a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture
Lead initiatives that advance employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and workforce development
Provide forward-looking leadership on workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning
Oversee employee relations to ensure fair, consistent, and timely resolution of workplace issues
Serve as lead administrator for collective bargaining agreements; manage contract interpretation, grievance procedures, disciplinary actions, and negotiations
Foster constructive labor-management relationships that support institutional goals while respecting collective bargaining rights
Design and implement an HR service delivery model that emphasizes responsiveness, accountability, and excellence in customer service
Lead staff in providing services to include recruitment, onboarding, benefits, compensation, and compliance programs with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Develop and leverage HR data and analytics to inform policy, identify trends, and support evidence-based decision-making
Provide regular reports and dashboards on workforce metrics, retention, and other key indicators
Build and lead a robust training and development program for supervisors and managers to strengthen leadership, compliance, and professional growth
Champion change management strategies that help the College adapt to evolving challenges in higher education
Promote a culture of continuous learning and organizational agility
Lead, mentor, and develop HR staff to build a high-performing, collaborative team
Foster professional development opportunities and model a culture of excellence, inclusion, and accountability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, organizational development, or related field required
Ten plus years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least five years in a senior-level role
Demonstrated expertise in labor relations within a unionized environment
Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law
Proven success in change management, organizational development, and culture building
Experience using HR data and analytics to drive decisions
Exceptional communication, conflict management, and leadership skills
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Higher education experience preferred
SHRM certification preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and long-term disability insurance
Retirement
Tuition benefits
Tuition Exchange scholarships
On-site fitness center
Generous time off benefits
Company
Bennington College
Bennington College is a private, nonsectarian liberal arts college located in Bennington, Vermont.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Endeavour Foundation
2024-03-05Grant
Leadership Team
Laura Walker
President
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