Associate Director Human Resources, Talent Management

Rhode Island College; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Rhode Island College seeks an Associate Director of Human Resources, Talent Management to lead our talent initiatives and advance the employee experience. This strategic, visible role oversees recruitment, development, data analysis, and process improvement across the college.

As a senior HR leader, you will shape programs, partner with academic and administrative stakeholders, ensure compliance with laws and contracts, and develop a high-performing team to drive organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in human resources, talent acquisition, talent management, recruitment and selection, onboarding, or a related area.
• Proven work experience in a Talent Acquisition/Talent Management role along with demonstrated experience in designing and implementing overall strategies for an organization.
• Supervisory, staff development or experience coordinating the work of employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent management programs and employee development initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding strategies.
• Provide data-driven analysis to inform HR strategy and decisions.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative partners to align talent initiatives with the college’s mission.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, contracts, and policies.

Skills

HR analytics

Change management

Staff development

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HRM/Business/Management

Tools

Workday

PeopleAdmin

Job description

Associate Director Human Resources, Talent Management

Please be advised that Rhode Island College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number NC00884

Position Title

Position Title Associate Director Human Resources, Talent Management

Division

Division President's Office Division

Department Name

Department Name Human Resources

Position Type

Position Type Staff - Non Classified

Position Overview

Rhode Island College is seeking a strategic and highly collaborative HR professional to lead our team in the role of Associate Director of Human Resources, Talent Management.
As the Associate Director you will have the opportunity to create and lead programs that make a meaningful difference in the employee experience. This is a highly visible role for an HR professional who enjoys building—not simply maintaining—talent programs and turning ideas into strategies, programs, and results.
If you are energized by developing people, building programs and leading change this is an opportunity to contribute and make a positive impact on the employee eexperience.

Primary Purpose

The Associate Director Human Resources, Talent Management plays a central role in enhancing the college’s capacity to adapt, evolve, and thrive in a dynamic educational landscape. The Associate Director is responsible for leading efforts to constantly improve recruiting efforts, implement professional development initiatives, talent development, data analysis, and process improvement. Providing strategic and operational leadership, the Associate Director will lead a team of professionals to deliver comprehensive initiatives.

Strategic Initiatives & Implementation

• Define and advance the college’s vision and long-term priorities for all staff and faculty learning, management and executive development, organizational effectiveness, and talent mobility impacting the entire college community.
• Serve as a principal advisor on college-wide strategies for staff development, engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Build and sustain robust partnerships with HR leaders, academic, and administrative partners to develop and implement integrated, campus-wide talent strategies and ensure alignment with the college’s mission and strategic goals.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a highly effective team.
• Ensure all programs are compliant with college collective bargaining agreements, state procedures, and federal/state laws.
• Remain competent and current through self‑directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as needed.
• Design and develop new HR processes to improve the efficiency of operations and recommend new approaches to effect continual improvement of processes and operations.

Talent Acquisition

• Oversee full cycle recruiting efforts. Build and maintain recruiting strategies and best practices. Promote a positive image of the college as an employee of choice.
• Identify and propose recruiting strategies and changes, keeping in line with industry best practices, that align with business needs.
• Implement strategies to establish and iterate on pre—boarding and onboarding processes.

Talent Development

• Provide guidance to HR staff and department supervisors on the orientation and onboarding of new employees and troubleshoot as needed. Oversee communications with new employees during the on-boarding process.
• Responsible for monitoring the creation of new job descriptions and edits to existing job descriptions to align requirements across the college.
• Establish structure and evaluations for compensation philosophy, equity, and job families/structure across the college.
• Evaluate retention metrics across college and report on trends.
• Establish best practices for position management utilizing systems and processes.

Professional Development & Employee Engagement

• Design and implement talent development programs to build leadership capabilities, enhance employee skills, and foster a culture of learning and growth.
• Provide strategic oversight for all training and development programs, ensuring accessibility and excellence for staff at every level and across all career stages.
• Lead the design, delivery, and continuous enhancement of college’s comprehensive learning and development ecosystem, including in‑person, blended, and digital modalities.
• Lead and support change management, employee engagement strategies (with a focus on retention and meaningful engagement), and organizational transformation initiatives through consultation and facilitation for leaders and their teams.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

Data Analysis and Evaluation

• Track, measure, and communicate the impact and return on investment of talent programs, leveraging metrics such as satisfaction, usage, effectiveness, and organizational outcomes.
• Regularly conduct feedback for stakeholders including candidates on their experience.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Occasional Duties

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing HR information systems, applicant tracking systems, position management systems, databases, and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Demonstrated experience with HR agile values and agile principles.
• Knowledge of relevant human resources related laws, regulations, and best practices and the ability to apply them appropriately, including those related to HR processes.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply applicable State, Council, and College policies and procedures related to human resources, recruitment, selection, and employment.
• Ability to drive strategy, work with data and analytics, and a demonstrated capability in executing effective and creative strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in human resources, talent acquisition, talent management, recruitment and selection, onboarding, or a related area.
• Proven work experience in a Talent Acquisition//Talent Management role along with demonstrated experience in designing and implementing overall strategies for an organization.
• Supervisory, staff development or experience coordinating the work of employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources or similar field
• Experience working in a higher education and/or unionized environment.
• Experience working with Workday, PeopleAdmin, and/or comparable HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
• Certifications: IPMA , CP or SCP certification through the Society for Human Resource Management ( SHRM ) or Professional in Human Resources ( PHR ) or Senior Professional in Human Resources ( SPHR ) or related certification.

Does this position have Direct Reports?

Does this position have Direct Reports? Yes

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 14NC

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time / Part Time Full-time

Proposed Starting Salary Range

Proposed Starting Salary Range $115,000 - $125,000

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
35 hours/week
This position is located on-site.

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

• Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
• Wellness Incentives and Rewards
• Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
• Disability and Insurance Benefits
• Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC , CCRI & URI

Please be advised that Rhode Island College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Rhode Island College is an equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability religion, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Rhode Island College is committed to maintain a workplace and educational environment that supports equal opportunity, professionalism and respectful engagement for all community members.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a earned Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Management, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in human resources, talent acquisition, talent management, recruitment and selection, onboarding, or a related area?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
[phone]
www.ric.edu