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Skidmore College
Human Resources

The Roles Of Human Resources

Strategic Partner

  • Understand the functions and strategy  of the College and individual departments
  • Participate in decision-making processes understanding the talent implications of decisions
  • Strategize execution of actions
  • Provide value added HR resources
  • Think independently while working collaboratively
  • Ensure capacity for implementation of campus Strategic Plan and initiatives
  • Assist with inter- and intra-organizational dynamics

Change Agent

  • Help the institution implement change positively through effective communication strategies
  • Build capacity for change
  • Help with renewal and transformation
  • Help individuals and organizations "cope" with change
  • Build flexibility into people, organizations and processes
  • Provide facilitated opportunities for leaders and employees to prepare for and make change

operational expertise

  • Confront and solve problems knowledgeably, creatively and ethically
  • Deliver competitive, financially responsible benefit package
  • Negotiate and administer win-win labor contracts
  • Attract and retain the best qualified talent while championing institutional diversity
  • Maintain data records effectively via an efficient HR Information System
  • Administer fair, equitable and consistent total compensation practices

employee support 

  • Listen to employees' concerns, issues and ideas
  • Administer fair and equitable employment practices
  • Provide value added training and development opportunities
  • Cultivate a culture of trust, dignity, and respect where different perspectives are valued and heard
  • Ensure resources are available to meet needs of employees
  • Provide a framework for employee feedback and assessment that meets the needs of the institution