Senior HR Leader for Higher Education & Strategy

Trident Tech; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Technical College seeks the Executive Director of Human Resources to serve as the College’s senior HR leader and advisor to the President and executive leadership.

The role provides leadership for workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits, payroll, professional development, and wellness, while ensuring compliance with federal/state laws and applicable policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field
• Six (6) years of human resources experience at the senior or executive level
• Demonstrated experience leading HR 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
• 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
• Experience in higher education or a similar public-sector organization
• Strong judgment, communication, and solution-oriented skills with handling sensitive employee matters confidentially
• Experience developing workforce plans that support the College’s strategic goals, succession planning, employee engagement, and long-term talent requirements

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, 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.

Job description

Trident Technical College seeks the Executive Director of Human Resources to serve as the College’s senior HR leader and advisor to the President and executive leadership.

The role provides leadership for workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits, payroll, professional development, and wellness, while ensuring compliance with federal/state laws and applicable policies.