Executive Director of Human Resources (AVP) #2709

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

Job Responsibilities

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.

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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01 Describe your experience advising executive leadership or senior administrators on human resources matters, workforce needs, organizational effectiveness, or complex personnel issues.

02 Describe your experience using workforce information, staffing data, recruitment outcomes, employee retention, or other HR measures to support decisions, improve processes, or address organizational needs.

03 Describe a complex or sensitive human resources matter in which you had to balance organizational priorities, employee considerations, regulatory requirements, and potential risk. What was your recommendation, what action did you take, and what was the outcome?

04 Describe your leadership style and how you build trust, foster collaboration, and maintain team cohesion during periods of significant organizational change. As the leader of Human Resources, how would you approach a leadership transition in a department with a long-established culture, experienced employees, and established practices while positioning the team to meet future organizational needs?

05 TTC: Please note that applicants must submit transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable) to be considered for this position. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Are graduate transcripts attached for review? Please include transcripts to ensure consideration for adjunct opportunities. Unofficial transcripts may be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 to the Human Resources Office.

• Yes
• No
• Current TTC employee/Transcripts are on File

06 TTC: Are you currently employed with Trident Technical College?

• Yes: Full-Time Faculty
• Yes: Full-Time Staff
• Yes: Part-time Adjunct Faculty
• Yes: Part-time Staff
• Yes: Other
• No: Not currently employed with TTC

07 TTC: Applicants must complete the SC State Jobs Employment Application online. Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing salary and work history or education and reference sections of the employment application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete and reflects the minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

08 TTC: Where did you see this position advertised? (Check all that apply)

• TTC Website
• TTC Employee Referral
• State Website
• Post and Courier
• Inside Higher Ed
• Social Media
• Linked In
• Talent Search
• Other

09 TTC: Have you been employed with a state agency with the state of South Carolina?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question