Assistant Director, HR Operations & Strategy

Pasadena City College; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

District-covered medical, dental, and

Paid time off

Job summary

Pasadena City College is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources to provide operational leadership for a dynamic HR team. The role focuses on recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and process improvements to support college goals.

You will partner with district leaders to ensure legal compliance, equitable service, and data-driven decision making, while guiding staff development and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial/Organizational Development, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible, full-time professional human resources experience.
• One (1) year in a supervisory or lead capacity overseeing HR staff or functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises HR staff and ensures equitable service district-wide.
• Oversees full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, position control, and HRIS; ensures compliance with laws and Education Code.
• Identifies HRIS needs and collaborates on system projects and improvements.
• Performs HR system audits; prepares findings and recommendations to improve performance.
• Supports EEO, training, and compliance initiatives across the district.

Skills

Leadership

HR expertise

Policy compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business / Public Admin / I/O

Master’s degree (Preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Pasadena City College is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources to provide operational leadership for a dynamic HR team. The role focuses on recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and process improvements to support college goals.

You will partner with district leaders to ensure legal compliance, equitable service, and data-driven decision making, while guiding staff development and strategic initiatives.