Williamsville. SUNYE Erie. Special Projects - Human Resources/Legal. $60,000 - $75,000/Year.

Posting Closing Date: April 17, 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW The HR Special Project Manager is responsible for supporting talent management and employee engagement initiatives by driving professional development programs and fostering a culture of feedback and continuous improvement. This role focuses on HR process improvement, employee experience enhancement, and the tracking and analysis of HR metrics to inform data-driven decision-making. The position plays a key role in the implementation of people analytics, scorecards, and dashboards to monitor workforce trends and improve HR strategies.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Professional Development * Collaborate with Dir of Talent Management to design and implement training programs that ensure workforce readiness and future skill development for all College employees. * Develop and implement professional development initiatives that enhance employee growth and career progression. * Drive a culture of continuous feedback by supporting performance management programs and professional development strategies.

Employee Engagement * Collaborate with leadership to design and implement employee engagement programs that foster a positive workplace culture. * Analyze engagement survey results to identify trends and develop programs aligned with employee needs and address gaps.

Process Improvement * Support the design and execution of employee experience enhancements that align with college and HR strategies. * Identify and execute HR process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. * Facilitate change management activities across departments by engaging key stakeholders, promoting adoption of new processes, and ensuring smooth transitions through effective communication and training.

Data Analytics * Track, analyze, and report on HR metrics related to talent management, retention, and workforce planning. * Develop and maintain human capital scorecards and dashboards to provide insights into key HR trends and performance indicators. * Conduct benchmarking and research on best practices in talent management and HR process optimization.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Strong understanding of employee development strategies, workforce planning, and HR process improvement. * Knowledge of best practices in training program development, performance management, and continuous learning. * Demonstrated ability to manage complex HR projects with multiple stakeholders and vendors. * Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues and risks. * Experience working with HR metrics, data analytics, and workforce planning tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. * Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR project or program management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * A masters degree

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Official transcripts will be required for successful candidates within 30 days of hire

Contact Human Resources at (716) 851-1840 with any questions.

Notice of Non-Discrimination SUNY Erie Community College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or in the administration of any of its policies and programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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