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Assistant Director of Human Resources

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Highland, KS

Highland, KS

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$50k - $55k/yr Full time Assistant Director Grant Compliance HR Policies

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Job Description

Support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Office at Highland Community College in this onsite Assistant Director role.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the development, review, and maintenance of position descriptions tied to Title III-funded initiatives and related institutional activities.
Assist with the classification, evaluation, and recruitment of new positions created to support grant objectives and institutional priorities.
Assess organizational training and professional development needs to support Title III goals and institutional effectiveness.
Support workforce development and change-management efforts connected to implementation of Title III initiatives.
Collaborate with project leadership to align HR strategies with grant objectives, sustainability planning, and institutional priorities.
Maintain documentation and assist with reporting related to personnel, training outcomes, and grant compliance.
Coordinate recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and orientation processes for faculty, staff, and administrative employees.
Assist supervisors with job descriptions, position postings, applicant screening, interviews, reference checks, and other hiring activities.
Serve as a resource to employees and supervisors for HR policies, procedures, workplace expectations, and employment-related questions.
Assist with employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance concerns, corrective action, and other personnel matters.
Develop, coordinate, and support professional development and supervisory training.
Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records, employment documentation, and HR information systems.
Assist with workforce reports, personnel data, employment metrics, and other HR information to support institutional decision-making.
Assist with development, interpretation, implementation, and communication of College personnel policies and procedures.
Help support compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, Title IX, workers’ compensation, and equal employment opportunity requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, technology, communication, and the overall employee experience.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of Title III goals and institutional priorities.

Reporting & Supervisory Scope

Reports to the Director of Human Resources at Highland Community College.
No direct supervisory responsibilities currently; may provide functional leadership, training, and guidance across the College.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible human resources or personnel administration experience.
Demonstrated experience in employee training, talent development, position classification, or workforce planning.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate across multiple campuses and online environments.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and attention to detail.
Ability to travel among College locations and occasionally work outside normal business hours.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to work accurately with compensation, benefits, percentages, payroll-related calculations, and workforce data.
Ability to interpret employment policies and regulations, investigate issues, analyze information, and recommend practical solutions.
Knowledge of contemporary HR practices and employment regulations.
Strong judgment and discretion with sensitive personnel matters.
Ability to communicate difficult or complex information with professionalism and empathy.
Ability to establish credibility and productive relationships with employees at all levels.
Collaborative approach with appropriate independence and professional judgment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
Ability to analyze problems, identify practical solutions, and recommend improvements.
Service-oriented mindset and commitment to a positive employee experience.
Ability to adapt to changing institutional priorities and assume additional responsibility.

Preferred

Master’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational leadership, higher education administration, or a related field.
Higher education/public-sector HR experience.
SHRM-CP, PHR, or other professional HR certification.
Experience with benefits, employee relations, compensation, HRIS, training, or employment compliance.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Primarily professional office setting.
Regular interaction with employees, supervisors, applicants, and members of the public; occasional travel among College locations.
Regularly required to communicate, remain stationary for periods of time, and operate standard office equipment.
Occasionally required to move or lift materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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