Director - Human Resources

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Retirement benefits

Time off

Health benefits

Life insurance

Professional growth

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking a Director of Human Resources to provide strategic leadership for the institution’s HR function, aligning programs, policies, and practices with campus priorities. You will oversee employee relations, recruitment, benefits, compensation, HR data, performance management, and compliance.

In this role you’ll partner with the Senior Vice President of Administration and executive leadership to drive engagement, organizational effectiveness, and service excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, business, or related field; master's preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 5+ years of leadership/management experience.
• Higher education experience preferred; HRIS/analytics skills required.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR leadership to translate institutional priorities into HR strategies, programs, and initiatives.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, policies, procedures, and technology.
• Provide senior HR guidance on complex organizational matters and compliance.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and talent management programs across the institution.
• Manage compensation, classification, and HR data reporting and analytics.
• Ensure equitable, compliant HR practices and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

Strategic planning

HR analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

SHRM-SCP

Tools

Colleague

PeopleAdmin

Job description

The Director of Human Resources provides leadership and direction for the day-to-day operations and strategic execution of the institution’s Human Resources function. Working with the Senior Vice President of Administration and executive leadership, the Director leads HR programs, services, policies, and practices that support institutional priorities, employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and compliance.

The Director oversees key HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, benefits, compensation, HR data, performance management, policy administration, and compliance. The Director supervises HR managers and professional staff and serves as a trusted advisor to administrators, managers, supervisors, and executive leadership on complex HR and organizational matters.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with education and experience.

Why you’ll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition Waiver for You and Your Family: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition-free access to Sinclair courses and programs.
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in OPERS , including a 14% employer contribution.
• Exceptional Time Off: Enjoy more than four weeks of vacation and personal leave, more than three weeks of sick leave annually, and 14 paid holidays each year.
• Health Benefits That Work for You: Choose from competitive medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support you and your family’s health and well-being.
• Peace of Mind for the Future: Full-time employees receive employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Continue your education and career development with tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with the Senior Vice President of Administration and executive leadership to translate institutional priorities into effective HR strategies, programs, and initiatives
• Lead the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of Human Resources programs, services, policies, procedures, and technology
• Serve as a senior HR advisor on complex organizational, employee, and workforce matters.
• Use HR metrics, workforce data, benchmarking, and emerging trends to inform decisions and recommend solutions
• Manage departmental budget development, financial planning, and expense forecasting
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, professional development, and organizational effectiveness

HR Team Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise HR managers and professional staff, providing leadership, coaching, mentoring, and professional development
• Empower managers and staff through effective delegation, trust, and clear expectations while maintaining accountability for outcomes
• Set performance expectations and provides ongoing feedback and performance management
• Build a high-performing, service-oriented HR team through collaboration, professional development, succession planning, and accountability
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, service delivery, and operational efficiency through data analysis, technology, and continuous improvement practices
• Ensure consistent application of institutional policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws

Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, and Onboarding

• Lead institution-wide recruitment, selection, and onboarding programs and practices
• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to develop effective strategies to attract and retain qualified talent
• Ensure recruitment and selection practices comply with applicable laws, EEO requirements, and institutional policies
• Use recruitment metrics and workforce trends to improve candidate experience, retention, and workforce diversity
• Provide guidance on complex recruitment, selection, hiring, and onboarding matters

Employee Relations and Organizational Effectiveness

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Lead complex employee relations matters and internal investigations
• Coach leaders in performance management, conflict resolution, employee engagement, and workplace communication
• Ensure employee relations practices are equitable, well-documented, and compliant with institutional policies and applicable laws
• Lead the annual performance appraisal process and recommends improvements to strengthen accountability and employee development
• Partner with leadership to address organizational challenges and improve employee effectiveness, engagement, and retention

Compensation, Classification, and HR Data

• Lead compensation, classification, job evaluation, salary structure, and benchmarking programs
• Ensure compensation practices are equitable, competitive, internally consistent, and aligned with institutional priorities
• Oversee HR reporting, workforce data, dashboards, and analytics to support institutional decision-making
• Lead the review and maintenance of job descriptions, classifications, and organizational structures
• Use external market data and higher education practices to inform compensation and classification recommendations

Benefits and Leave Administration

• Provide leadership and oversight for employee benefits and leave programs, including medical, dental, vision, COBRA , FMLA , disability, wellness, HSA , and FSA programs
• Ensure benefits administration is compliant, effective, financially responsible, and responsive to employee needs
• Partner with benefits staff, vendors, and institutional leadership to evaluate programs and identify opportunities for improvement
• Provide guidance on complex benefits, leave, and accommodation matters

Compliance and Risk Management

• Maintain current knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations and ensures HR practices remain compliant
• Provide leadership in the development, review, and revision of HR policies and procedures
• Partner with legal counsel and institutional leadership on complex employment matters and organizational risk
• Ensure appropriate documentation, confidentiality, and risk mitigation in sensitive employee and organizational matters

Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business administration, organizational development, higher education administration, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred
• Professional Human Resources certification ( SHRM - SCP , SPHR , or equivalent certification) preferred
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership or management experience, including supervision of professional-level HR employees
• Higher education experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple HR functions, such as employee relations, recruitment, benefits, compensation, performance management, compliance, HRIS , or HR operations required
• Demonstrated experience advising administrators and managers on complex HR and organizational matters required
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing institution-wide HR programs, policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations required
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, particularly those applicable to higher education required
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, performance management, compensation, recruitment, benefits, compliance, workforce planning, and organizational development required
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, coach, and develop HR professionals and managers required
• Strong HRIS , HR analytics, reporting, and technology skills required; experience with Colleague and PeopleAdmin preferred
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information and translate data into actionable recommendations required
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and influence decision-making with leaders at all levels of the organization
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills required
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality required
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and lead complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment required
• Demonstrated ability to lead with professionalism, emotional intelligence, accountability, and a service-oriented approach required

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, higher education administration, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership or management experience, including supervision of professional-level HR employees?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Bachelor's Transcript

Optional Documents

• Licensure/Certification
• Other
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Recommendation (2)
• Letter of Recommendation (3)
• Leadership Philosophy

Sinclair Community College

Human Resources

444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340

Dayton, Ohio, 45402