Senior HR Director - Higher Education & Compliance

Cleveland Community College; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Onsite Fitness Center

Tuition assistance

Free college classes

Job summary

Cleveland Community College in Shelby, NC seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead all personnel functions onsite. You will report to the Chief of Staff and supervise recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and performance processes while aligning HR policies with Title IX, FERPA, and EEO guidelines.

The role includes compliance oversight, organizational development, and HRIS management, with benefits and PTO supporting a mission-driven college community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Five to seven years of progressive, professional-level Human Resources experience.
• Experience with HR systems and compliance administration.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work with multiple departments and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Lead all personnel functions for the College and report to the Chief of Staff.
• Oversee recruitment and hiring for full-time roles and coordinate background checks.
• Administer annual open enrollment for Section 125 cafeteria benefits.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations (EEO, FLSA, ERISA, ADA, FMLA).
• Serve as Deputy Title IX Coordinator and handle investigations.
• Develop HR policies and coordinate organizational development and training.
• Oversee HRIS usage, data workflows, and compliance reporting.
• Develop onboarding programs and coordinate annual performance evaluations.
• Process leave, claims, and workers’ compensation; support payroll and GL coding.
• Produce timely reporting using Colleague, Excel, IPEDS, and Staff Information.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HR Knowledge

MS Office

Data Analysis

Customer Service

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Colleague

HRIS

MS Excel

Job description

Cleveland Community College in Shelby, NC seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead all personnel functions onsite. You will report to the Chief of Staff and supervise recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and performance processes while aligning HR policies with Title IX, FERPA, and EEO guidelines.

The role includes compliance oversight, organizational development, and HRIS management, with benefits and PTO supporting a mission-driven college community.