Assistant Director, Human Resources

Flathead Valley Community College•Kalispell, MT

17d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Professional 10. $65,000 - $75,000; Salary depends on education and experience. Full-time, 12-mos., benefit eligible Unlock Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth ~$25K)! You'll receive generous employer contributions towards your Health/Vision & Dental, up to 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays. Plus, build your future with the Montana Public Employee's Retirement System and a 403(b) match up to 7%. And that's not all - Public Loan Forgiveness plus invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents! CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled, however, priority will be given to application materials received by January 9, 2026. SUMMARY Flathead Valley Community College is an outstanding public community college located on a beautiful campus in Kalispell, Montana with panoramic views of the northern Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Our vision is to improve lives through learning, and the trustees, faculty and staff are dedicated to values that foster and preserve the spirit of our college and promote and support the well-being and economic development of the communities we serve. FVCC seeks an innovative leader who can help our team take its strategy to the next level. This role provides a key role between the institution’s mission and the culture, organization, talent, and capabilities to meet those needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, or related field, AND two years of directly related work experience; OR, Associate’s degree in related field AND four years of human resources experience; OR, An equitable combination of six years of higher education and directly related human resources/payroll work experience.
Knowledge of principles, practices and standards of human resources, payroll, and benefits administration.
Ability to produce accurate, detailed work and analyze complex or difficult payroll and benefits issues.
A strong service orientation and ability to deal constructively with conflict.
Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, project management, event coordination, and problem solving and resolution skills.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
Skill and ability to operate human resource and payroll information systems, and current technology, and strong personal computer skills and familiarity with, Microsoft Excel and Word software.
Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community.
Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
Ability to follow and issue directions .
Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.
Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
Ability and discretion to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
Ability to respond in the event of an emergency.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in human resources or related field.
Human resources/payroll/benefits work experience in educational environment or public organization.
Work experience with human resource and payroll information systems.
Professional level human resources certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)

Responsibilities

Works as a collaborative member of the human resources team to identify, evaluate, and develop initiatives and programs that deliver the College’s strategic priorities.
Partners with employees, students, and the community; responds to and resolves related questions, problems, and complex inquiries with positive and welcoming manner, models excellent customer service standards.
Guides employees and supervisors regarding federal or state laws, human resources/payroll policies and procedures, and union collective bargaining agreements.
Guides the College’s payroll services, collaborates with business services and supervisors, and serves as a subject matter expert for the human resources information and payroll system.
Oversees the campus workers’ compensation, unemployment, and employee leave programs.
Supports employee life cycle processes from onboarding to offboarding, including benefits, retirement counseling and administration.
Assists with position classifications, job evaluations, and reclassifications.
Conducts research for compensation-related data and completes salary surveys.
Coordinates the campus professional development and tuition waiver programs to enhance employee skills and leadership and connect their contributions to the success of students and the College.
Performs accurate record keeping, reporting, and audits for compliance with state and federal legal regulations, such as, but not limited to, the Affordable Care Act, Department of Labor, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Montana University System, and public retirement systems.
Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College.
Establishes and initiates effective, timely communication for employees and supervisors.
Prepares and edits correspondence and forms, including announcements, communications, and human resources website and timekeeping system; prepares reports, charts, and statistics in support of human resource operations.
Collaborates with unions, maintains collective bargaining agreements, and serves as a member of negotiating teams.
Works closely and cooperatively with campus departments, faculty, and staff on cross departmental topics to resolve issues and lead change.
Maintains department’s supplies, expenses, purchases, and budget.
Remains current in practices, trends, and research related to areas of assignment.
Cross-trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed, may supervise staff.
Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on committees and contributing to the community in college-related activities.
Assists the Executive Director and team with special projects and initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.