Executive Director of Human Resources (AVP) #2709

Trident Technical College; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Technical College is seeking an Executive Director of Human Resources to partner with the president and leadership team, directing workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, and professional development to advance the college's mission.

This senior role ensures legal compliance, policy administration, and strategic HR programs, guiding a high-performing team and shaping talent strategies that support sustainable growth and excellent service to

Qualifications

• This position requires a master's degree in Human Resources or a related field and at least six years of senior or executive HR experience.
• Experience advising executive leadership and guiding workforce strategy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise the President and executive team on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and employment-related matters.
• Develop and implement HR strategies to support college goals, staffing, succession planning, and workforce priorities.
• Lead and manage the HR team, set priorities, and ensure effective HR services.
• Oversee workforce planning, position management, staffing strategies, and FTE management.
• Direct classification and compensation to support recruitment, retention, internal equity, and compliance.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent development for faculty, staff, and leadership positions.
• Ensure fair, documented practices in accordance with laws and college procedures.
• Collaborate with leaders to address engagement, performance management, and professional growth.
• Oversee benefits, retirement, leave administration, payroll, HR systems, and employee wellness.
• Review workforce data to identify trends and improvements; coordinate with state and federal bodies on HR policies.

Skills

Workforce planning

Recruitment and retention

Employee relations

Classification and compensation

Payroll

Benefits

HR data analysis

Strategic leadership

Education

Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field

Tools

HR systems

Job description

The Executive Director of Human Resources serves as the College’s senior HR leader and advisor to the President and executive leadership team. The position provides leadership for all areas of human resources, including workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits, payroll, professional development, employee wellness, and related programs. The Executive Director works with College leadership to ensure HR practices support the College’s mission, strategic priorities, and workforce needs. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education (SBTCE) policies, Division of State Human Resources (DSHR) requirements, and College policies and procedures.

Key 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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires a master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, and at least six (6) years of human resources experience at the senior or executive level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading human resources functions, including workforce planning, recruitment and retention, classification and compensation, employee relations, benefits, payroll, performance management, and compliance.
• Knowledge of employment laws, state employment requirements, regulations, and institutional policies, with experience applying them to HR decisions and workplace issues.
• Experience advising executive leadership on workforce strategy, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and complex HR matters.
• Experience using workforce data to evaluate HR operations, support decision-making, and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Experience leading organizational change, implementing HR initiatives, developing staff, and advancing HR programs and services.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with academic and administrative leaders to address workforce priorities and support College objectives.
• Experience in higher education or a similar public-sector organization, with an understanding of the institution's operational, regulatory, and workforce challenges.
• Experience developing workforce plans that support the College’s strategic goals, succession planning, employee engagement, and long-term talent requirements.
• Strong judgment, communication, and solution-oriented skills, with the ability to handle sensitive employee matters confidentially, objectively, and fairly.

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Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.