Director of Recruitment & Employee Services

Peralta Community College District•Oakland, CA

16h

About The Position

Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates districtwide recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and employee service functions; ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, California Education Code, and district policies while promoting an equitable, efficient, and positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional human resources experience, of which two (2) years must have been in leadership or management capacity.
Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application.
Resume
Transcripts verifying completion of a Bachelor’s degree
List of three references

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
Experience in a California community college district or other public education setting.
Knowledge of California Education Code and Title 5.
Knowledge of Public sector recruitment and selection practices.
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and diversity recruitment strategies.
Knowledge of Personnel recordkeeping requirements.
Knowledge of HR information systems and applicant tracking systems.
Knowledge of Benefits and leave administration.
Knowledge of Principles of supervision and staff development.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to manage multiple recruitment cycles simultaneously.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, administrators, and external partners.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to lead teams and manage change in a complex organization.
Ability to analyze data and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and oversee districtwide recruitment and employee services such as onboarding, benefits, leaves, and compensation.
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract diverse and qualified applicant pools.
Partner with administrators and search committees to provide guidance on best practices and compliance requirements.
Direct employee onboarding programs, including new hire paperwork, orientation, and coordination with payroll and benefits ensuring processes are efficient and compliant.
Oversee employee lifecycle transactions such as appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations.
Administer employee benefits programs, providing information, guidance, and access to employees on health, retirement, and other benefit options.
Collaborate with benefits providers to ensure cost-effective and competitive benefit offerings.
Provide leadership for district-wide employee engagement initiatives that support a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Ensure human resources functions and processes comply with all applicable laws, district policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
Foster a customer-service oriented HR function that supports employees and managers.
Collaborate with HR leadership, district administration, legal counsel, and other stakeholders on workforce initiatives.
Participate in shared governance, accreditation, and district committees as assigned.
Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, equity, and employee experience.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.