Associate Vice President - Human Resources

Essential Functions

• Provide overarching leadership on human resources initiatives consistent with the College's mission and strategic plan.
• Advise College leadership and the President on employee relations and workforce management issues.
• Offer strategic direction, guidance, and policy leadership for all employment and personnel operations across the College.
• Serve as the College's representative to the Human Resource Management Commission (HRMC) and collaborate within the state community and technical college (CTC) system, including the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC).
• Maintain ongoing professional development, including participation in research, and the Higher Education HR community.

Workforce Development and Diversity

• Foster and sustain a positive, inclusive, and engaging college climate aligned with College's values.
• In partnership with the Vice President of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (VP-EDI), develop, implement, and assess evidence-based recruitment, hiring, and retention practices that attract, support, and advance a diverse, high-performing workforce.
• Oversee and continuously improve all hiring and onboarding processes, including job descriptions, postings, applicant tracking, interview logistics, and new employee orientation, to ensure efficiency, consistency, and equitable hiring practices across the College.
• Oversee and regularly evaluate job descriptions, job classifications, and compensation programs to guarantee accuracy, transparency, market competitiveness, and equitable pay structures in compliance with state and federal requirements.

Labor Relations & Collective Bargaining

• Serve as the College's lead negotiator for collective bargaining on behalf of the College.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, along with 10+ years of progressive experience in human resources, preferably in a higher education setting. Proven success in strategic planning, organizational development, and labor relations is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication abilities, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with HRIS systems are also preferred.