HR Assistant Director: Employee Relations & Training

Richland Community College; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland Community College is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources to work closely with the Executive Director and manage key HR areas including employee relations, disciplinary matters, benefits administration, performance management, FMLA and ADA accommodations, job descriptions, and staff development.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and at least five years of HR experience, with 2 years in employee relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required.
• Minimum of five years’ related HR experience, including 2 years in employee relations and disciplinary matters.
• Experience with benefits administration, performance management, and leave management preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws (ADA, FMLA) required.

Responsibilities

• Support and work with the Executive Director of Human Resources on HR initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employee-related matters including workplace issues and performance concerns.
• Manage performance appraisal platform and tracking of 120‑day and annual evaluations.
• Coordinate and administer employee benefits.
• Assist recruitment and onboarding processes and maintain job descriptions.
• Lead HR-related projects through research and collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Conflict resolution

Project management

Analytical thinking

Discretion/confidentiality

Microsoft Office

HRIS/HR database

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

HR certification(s) preferred

Tools

HRIS/HR database

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Richland Community College is seeking an Assistant Director of Human Resources to work closely with the Executive Director and manage key HR areas including employee relations, disciplinary matters, benefits administration, performance management, FMLA and ADA accommodations, job descriptions, and staff development.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and at least five years of HR experience, with 2 years in employee relations.