HR Programs Lead - Higher Ed (Grant-Funded)

Doniphan; Kansas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Community College seeks an Assistant Director of Human Resources to provide operational and administrative support for the HR Office. Working closely with the Director, you will help attract, develop, support, and retain a talented workforce while ensuring compliant HR practices.

You’ll handle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, training, and HRIS tasks, contributing to Title III initiatives and the One Highland plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three years in HR or personnel administration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across campuses.
• Experience with employee training, onboarding, and benefits administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and orientation for faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Support employee relations, investigations, and performance issues.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and HRIS data.
• Coordinate professional development and supervisory training initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

HR policy knowledge

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Highland Community College seeks an Assistant Director of Human Resources to provide operational and administrative support for the HR Office. Working closely with the Director, you will help attract, develop, support, and retain a talented workforce while ensuring compliant HR practices.

You’ll handle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, training, and HRIS tasks, contributing to Title III initiatives and the One Highland plan.