Chief HR Officer, Higher Education

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement & savings plan

Paid vacation & sick leave

Job summary

Trident Technical College is seeking an Executive Director of Human Resources to lead the college's HR functions, oversee workforce planning, recruitment, compensation, benefits, payroll, and employee development. You will align HR practices with the college's mission and ensure compliance with federal/state laws and policies.

The role requires a master's degree in HR or related field and at least six years of senior HR experience, with proven leadership across a public higher education

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• At least six years of HR experience at the senior or executive level.

Responsibilities

• Advise the President and executive leadership team on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, and employment-related matters.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that support the College’s goals, staffing needs, succession planning, and long-term workforce priorities.
• Lead and manage the HR team, establish priorities, support employee development, and ensure HR services are delivered effectively and consistently.
• Oversee workforce planning, organizational structure, position management, staffing strategies, and FTE management to support College needs and responsible use of resources.
• Direct classification and compensation practices to support recruitment, retention, internal equity, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, hiring, onboarding, and talent development for faculty, staff, administrators, and leadership positions.
• Ensure recruitment and selection practices are fair, consistent, properly documented, and in accordance with applicable laws, state requirements, SBTCE policies, and College procedures.
• Work with academic and administrative leaders to address employee engagement, performance management, leadership development, and professional growth.
• Oversee benefits, retirement, leave administration, payroll, HR systems, employee wellness, and related services to ensure accurate and timely support for employees and the College.
• Review workforce data, including vacancies, time-to-fill, turnover, retention, compensation, and employee engagement, to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with DSHR, SBTCE, PEBA, and other applicable agencies on HR policies, procedures, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Advise College leadership on employee relations, disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, policy interpretation, and other sensitive employment matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and requirements, including equal employment opportunity (EEO), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers’ Compensation, and other relevant regulations.
• Work with General Counsel and College leadership to address employment-related risks, resolve complex HR matters, and carry out special projects assigned by the President.

Skills

Leadership

Workforce planning

Employee relations

HR strategies

Education

Master's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Job description

Trident Technical College is seeking an Executive Director of Human Resources to lead the college's HR functions, oversee workforce planning, recruitment, compensation, benefits, payroll, and employee development. You will align HR practices with the college's mission and ensure compliance with federal/state laws and policies.

The role requires a master's degree in HR or related field and at least six years of senior HR experience, with proven leadership across a public higher education