Executive Director of Human Resources (AVP) #2709

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Technical College seeks an Executive Director of Human Resources to serve as the college's senior HR leader, advising the President and executive leadership on workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, and wellness. The role ensures HR services align with the college’s mission and priorities.

This position requires a master's degree in HR, business, public administration, organizational leadership, or related field, and at least six years of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in HR, business, public administration, or organizational leadership required.
• Minimum six years of senior/executive HR experience.
• Experience guiding HR strategy in higher education or public-sector environments.
• Knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations (EEO, ADA, FMLA).

Responsibilities

• Advise President and senior leadership on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations.
• Develop and implement HR strategies to support college goals and staffing needs.
• Lead HR team, set priorities, and ensure consistent service delivery.
• Oversee workforce planning, structure, staffing, and FTE management.
• Direct classification and compensation and oversee benefits, payroll, and leave administration.
• Ensure recruitment and selection practices are compliant with laws and policies.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders on engagement, performance, and development.

Skills

Leadership

Workforce planning

Recruitment & staffing

Employee relations

Classification & compensation

Benefits administration

Payroll

HR policy compliance

Employee wellness

HR data analysis

Education

Master's degree in HR/Business/Public Admin/Organizational Leadership

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.

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.

• 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.