Director of Human Resources Operations

Butler County Community College; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid LTD insurance

KPERS retirement

Generous paid time off

Tuition exemption

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Butler Community College seeks a Director of Human Resources Operations to lead HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and compliance. The role reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and collaborates with CHRO and campus departments to ensure excellent HR service delivery.

The position supervises HR staff and works with Benefits, Payroll, HRIS and other college units to optimize processes, policy implementation, and continuous

Qualifications

• Knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Excellent written and spoken communication with students, staff and the public.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and enterprise HR systems.
• Able to develop, interpret and implement HR policies and processes.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidentiality handling.
• Experience with a web-based integrated HR database system.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of HR operations including recruitment and employment.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management and compensation administration.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with CHRO and campus departments to improve HR service delivery.
• Supervise HR staff and coordinate with Benefits, Payroll, HRIS and other departments.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Clear communication

Office software

Policy development

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

PHR / SHRM-CP or comparable certification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

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Butler Community College is an equal opportunity employer

Position Title

Position Title Director of Human Resources Operations

The Director of Human Resources Operations reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer ( CHRO ) and provides leadership and oversight of assigned HR operations, including recruitment and employment, employee relations, performance management, compensation administration, and compliance with applicable employment laws and institutional policies.

The Director serves as the primary operational resource for supervisors and administrators regarding personnel policies, employment practices, performance concerns, disciplinary procedures, and other HR matters. The Director manages employee relations issues and collaborates with the CHRO on complex, sensitive, or institutionally significant matters.

The Director supervises assigned HR staff, collaborates with the Human Resources Manager on recruitment and employment activities, and works closely with Benefits, Payroll, HRIS , and other College departments to ensure effective HR service delivery and continuous process improvement.
Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:

• Generous employer contribution toward health/dental insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid LTD insurance
• KPERS retirement
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, professional and holidays – including time off during spring break and winter break)
• Butler tuition exemption (self and immediate family)
• Supplemental insurance coverages (employee paid)

Campus Locations

Campus Locations Multiple Sites

Nature of Position

Nature of Position Full Time

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Salary (Commensurate with education and experience)

Salary (Commensurate with education and experience) Commensurate with applicable experience.

Open Date

Open Date 11/06/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Qualifications

The applicant may be requested to authorize the College to procure a consumer report(s) for employment purposes.

We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status.

Qualifications

Required knowledge and skills

A. Knowledge of and ability to interpret employment laws and applicable practices required.

B. Able to communicate clearly and effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, employees, and the public.

C. Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and database management systems and the use of a large enterprise system as it relates to human resource functions.

D. Able to develop, interpret, and implement policies, procedures, and systems.

E. Able to evaluate complex problems, make appropriate decisions, and take corrective action.

F. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and deal effectively with a variety of people in a variety of situations.

G. Able to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive material.

Required experience

A. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible human resources management experience, including demonstrated experience in recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations.

B. Previous supervisory experience required.

C. Experience working with a web-based integrated HR database system.

D. Compensation administration experience required.

E. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft 365, etc.).

Required educational background

A. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required.

B. PHR , SHRM-CP, or comparable human resources certification required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Butler Community College website
  • Personal Referral
  • Online site
  • Print advertisement
  • Other
• * Do you have a human resources certification (ex. SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have supervisory experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have with compensation administration?
  • No prior experience
  • 1-2 years of experience
  • 3-4 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience
• * What is your highest level of education?
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Masters's degree
  • Ph.D or Ed.D
• * How many years of experience do you have in human resources management?
  • 0-3 years of experience
  • 3-5 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience
• * Are you currently receiving benefits from KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System)?
  • No
  • Yes