Head of People Practices, Talent Acquisition & Total Rewards

Clark College Career Services; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Clark College is seeking a full-time Director of People Practices, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards within the Office of People and Culture. The role provides strategic leadership for employment services including recruitment, compensation, leave, benefits, and front desk operations, with an equity-centered approach and in compliance with laws and college policies.

The position leads planning and daily operations, advising college leadership on personnel matters and advancing equity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience leading or advancing people operations, talent acquisition, total rewards, or organizational effectiveness.
• Two years of supervisory or leadership experience with diverse teams.
• Two years of experience advising managers and employees on HR matters including equity-centered compensation, benefits, recruitment and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage equity-centered compensation activity for faculty and administrative/exempt staff.
• Lead recruitment to ensure equitable, inclusive hiring outcomes.
• Direct and oversee leave and employee benefits programs with regulatory compliance.
• Advise executive leadership on benefits, leave, and equity-centered practices.
• Provide training on Equity in Hiring, inclusive recruitment, and supervisor essentials.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field

Job description

Clark College is seeking a full-time Director of People Practices, Talent Acquisition, and Total Rewards within the Office of People and Culture. The role provides strategic leadership for employment services including recruitment, compensation, leave, benefits, and front desk operations, with an equity-centered approach and in compliance with laws and college policies.

The position leads planning and daily operations, advising college leadership on personnel matters and advancing equity,