Assistant Director of Human Resources

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE•Highland, KS

1d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Human Resources provides operational and administrative support for the day-to-day functions of Highland Community College’s Human Resources Office. Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Human Resources, the position helps the College attract, develop, support, and retain a talented workforce while maintaining effective, consistent, and legally compliant human resources practices. The role serves as a resource for employees and supervisors and supports recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, performance management, policy administration, HR information systems, training, and regulatory compliance. It calls for sound judgment, confidentiality, exceptional service, and contributions to a workplace culture aligned with the College’s mission and One Highland strategic plan. The position is supported in whole or in part by Title III grant funding and is contingent upon continued availability of that funding. In support of Title III and institutional priorities, the Assistant Director coordinates position-description development and maintenance, assists with position classification and recruitment, assesses training and development needs, supports workforce development and change management, collaborates with project leadership, and maintains documentation and assists with grant-related reporting. The position has no current direct supervisory responsibilities, but may provide functional leadership, training, and guidance to employees and supervisors. The work is primarily in a professional office setting, with regular interaction across the College and occasional travel among College locations. The employee may occasionally need to work outside normal business hours. Duties include operating standard office equipment and may occasionally involve moving or lifting materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least three 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, including the ability to collaborate across multiple campuses and online environments.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining 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 and 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, exercise sound judgment, and recommend practical solutions.
Knowledge of contemporary human resources practices and employment regulations.
Strong discretion when handling sensitive personnel matters, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and a service-oriented approach.
Ability to communicate complex information professionally and empathetically, build productive relationships at all levels, analyze problems, recommend improvements, and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate the development, review, and maintenance of position descriptions associated with Title III-funded initiatives and related institutional activities.
Assist with classification, evaluation, and recruitment of positions created to support grant objectives and institutional priorities.
Assess organizational training and professional development needs in support of Title III goals and institutional effectiveness.
Support workforce development and change-management efforts related to 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 on personnel, training outcomes, and grant compliance.
Assist with recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and orientation 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 on HR policies, procedures, workplace expectations, and employment-related questions.
Assist the Director of Human Resources with employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance concerns, corrective action, and other personnel matters.
Develop, coordinate, and support professional development, supervisory training, 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 for institutional decision-making.
Assist with the development, interpretation, implementation, and communication of College personnel policies and procedures.
Assist the Director of Human Resources with 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 employee experience.
Provide functional leadership, training, and guidance to employees and supervisors across the College as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of Title III goals and institutional priorities and other related duties as required or assigned.