Director of Human Resources

Job ID: 13628541

About the role

The Director of Human Resources is a strategic leader responsible for the comprehensive development of the College’s workforce. This includes overseeing modernized payroll and personnel systems, leading talent acquisition through lead generation, and integrating HR technology to improve efficiency. The Director serves as a key advisor to the Board of Trustees on negotiations and budgeting, manages the fringe benefit portfolio, and ensures the College remains an Employer of Choice through competitive total rewards and a culture of belonging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain budgets.
• Supervise personnel within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Collect and disseminate data and information.
• Promote communications within the College community and the community-at-large.
• Participate in appropriate committees and work groups, planning, and decision-making.
• Apply institutional and governmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Prepare position vacancy advertisements and submit them to publications, professional networks, social media, and the College’s website.
• Oversee the ethical implementation of AI tools for recruitment, screening, and routine employee inquiries to increase department efficiency.
• Work with directors to effectively and lawfully recruit, screen, and select qualified candidates for authorized positions.
• Develop and implement orientation and training programs, and manage funding for employee professional development.
• Maintain the Employee Handbook.
• Advise and assist staff in developing and maintaining appropriate job descriptions for new and revised positions.
• Ensure compliance with college policies and state and federal employment laws.
• Meet with applicants to explain the compensation system and benefits offered by the College.
• Assist in managing the college disciplinary process regarding employees and lead investigations into misconduct with a focus on legal documentation.
• Conduct investigations into allegations of employee misconduct and ensure all relevant facts are recorded.
• Coordinate the college’s workers' compensation insurance and assist employees in completing incident report forms and claim forms.
• Track workloads of part-time employees to stay in compliance with ACA and KPERS.
• Advise and assist supervisory staff with performance appraisals and monitor completion.
• Attend meetings and conferences to remain up-to-date on human resources laws, rules, and regulations (overnight travel may be required).
• Oversee mandatory training for employees and serve as administrator of the college employee training platform. Notify employees when mandatory training is due and track completion.
• Supervise a Human Resources Assistant and develop cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Respond to routine requests for HR information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three to five years of progressive HR experience (Education or Public Sector preferred).
• Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and automated payroll platforms.
• Experience with Jenzabar Software for Payroll Processing is a plus.

Qualifications

• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification and/or Master’s degree in a related field (preferred).

Schedule

12-month contract position.