Director of Human Resources

to senior leadership on workforce planning, employee engagement, and HR strategies that strengthen organizational growth and effectiveness.

Duties

• Develop, implement, and manage HR policies, procedures, and systems that align with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and California employment law.
• Oversee daily HR operations including recruitment and selection, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, HRIS integrity, benefits coordination, ADA/FMLA compliance, classification, and compensation.
• Serve as the colleges primary point of contact for employment law, personnel policy interpretation, and HR compliance matters.
• Provide oversight and coordination of student employment programs, ensuring that student workers and supervisors receive appropriate guidance, feedback, and support in alignment with institutional policies and HR standards.
• Lead and manage all faculty-related employment processes, including recruitment, credential verification, contracts, evaluations, and compensation in accordance with academic standards and applicable labor regulations.
• Support the development of faculty salary schedules, workload policies, and Academic Personnel handbooks consistent with institutional policy and accreditation requirements.
• Serve as the colleges lead representative for potential collective bargaining matters; ensure compliance with labor laws and maintain positive employee relations.
• Provide counsel to managers on employee relations, discipline, and conflict resolution to ensure fair and consistent application of policies.
• Develop, monitor, and manage the annual HR budget, ensuring fiscal accountability and effective resource allocation.
• Oversee HR data systems, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
• Maintain and update the Employee Handbook to reflect current laws, policies, and institutional practices; ensure timely communication of revisions to all employees.
• Maintain current knowledge of HR laws, trends, and best practices; ensure ongoing compliance with state and federal employment regulations.

Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or related field. Plus, a minimum of five (5) years of progressive HR management experience. Degree required, an advanced degree preferred.
• Familiar with collective bargaining, labor relations, and grievance resolution.
• Demonstrated experience in higher education human resources, including academic personnel administration.
• Knowledge of California labor law, wage and hour regulations, and federal employment laws (EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title IX, etc.).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $72,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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