Director of Human Resources

Cloud County Community College; Concordia (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud County Community College is seeking a Director of Human Resources to lead payroll modernization, talent acquisition, and HR technology integration. The role advises the Board on negotiations and budgeting, manages benefits, and strives to attract and retain top talent within the college community.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, and proficiency with HRIS and automated payroll platforms.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience (education or public sector) preferred.
• Proficiency in HRIS and automated payroll platforms; Jenzabar payroll a plus.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification and/or Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain budgets for HR programs.
• Supervise personnel within HR and related areas.
• Collect and disseminate HR data and information.
• Promote communications within the College community.
• Participate in committees and work groups; support planning decisions.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and laws; advise on investigations.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Talent acquisition

HR technology

Payroll management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin/related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Jenzabar payroll

Job description

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Administrative Support Position Job Description

Position Title: Director of Human Resources

Reports To: Vice President for Administrative Services

Type of Contract: Administrative Support

Length of Contract: 12 Months

Date of Position Description: January 2026

The administration retains the right to change duties at any time.

General Narrative Description Of The Position

The Director of Human Resources is a strategic leader responsible for

the

comprehensive development of the Colleges workforce. This includes

overseeing modernized payroll and personnel systems, leading talent

acquisition

through lead generation, and integrating HR technology to improve

efficiency.

The Director services as a key advisor to the Board of Trustees on

negotiations

and budgeting, manages the fringe benefit portfolio, and ensures the

College

remains an Employer of Choice through competitive total rewards and a

culture

of belonging. Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business

Administration,

or a related field required. Three to five years of progressive HR

Experience

(Education or Public Sector) preferred. Proficiency in HRIS (Human

Resources

Information Systems) and automated payroll platforms. Use of Jenzabar

Software For Payroll Processing Is a Plus. Preferred Qualifications

SHRM-SCP

or SPHR certification and/or Masters degree in a related field.

Essential Functions Include, But Are Not Limited To

discharge effectively and efficiently the duties and responsibilities

assigned to this administrative position: such duties may include, but

are

not limited to: (1) the development and maintenance of budgets; (2) the

development and supervision of personnel within the areas of assigned

responsibilities; (3) the collection and dissemination of data and

information; (4) the promotion of communications within the College

community and the community-at-large; (5) the participation in

appropriate committees and work groups; (6) the participation in

planning

and decision making; (7) the application of institutional and

governmental

policies, procedures, and regulations; and (8) the completion of other

administrative responsibilities as appropriate or as assigned by the

Dean

of Administrative Services;

2

prepare the position vacancy advertisements and submit them to the

determined publication, professional networks, social media, the bill

board,

and the Cloud County Community Colleges web site;

oversee the ethical implementation of AI tools for recruitment,

screening,

and routine employee inquiries to increase department efficiency;

works with directors to effectively and lawfully recruit, screen, and

select

qualified candidates or authorized positions;

develop and implement orientation and training program, and manage

funding for employee professional development;

maintain the Employee Handbook;

Advise and assist staff in the development and maintenance of

appropriate job descriptions for new and revised positions;

Responsible for compliance with college policies and state and federal

employment laws;

meet with applicants for position vacancies and explain the compensation

system and benefits offered by the College;

assist in the management of the college disciplinary process regarding

employees and lead investigations into misconduct with a focus on legal

documentation;

conducts investigations into allegations of employee misconduct and

assures all relevant facts are recorded;

coordinates the college workers compensation insurance and assists

employees in completing incident report forms and appropriate claim

forms for the college;

responsible for tracking workloads of par t-time employees to stay in

compliance with ACA and KPERS;

advises and assists supervisory staff with performance appraisals and

monitors completion;

attends meetings and conferences to remain up-to-date on human

resources laws, rules, and regulations (overnight travel may be

required);

3

oversee mandatory training for employees and serves as administrator of

the college employee training platform. Notifies employees when

mandatory training is due and track completion of training;

supervise a Human Resources Assistant and develop cross-training and

continuous improvement;

responds to routine requests for HR information