Senior HR Manager – Higher Education

Rogue Community College; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition waiver

PERS OPSRP retirement plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Rogue Community College in Oregon seeks a Human Resources Manager to lead daily HR operations and support hiring, onboarding, development, evaluations, and employee records for the College.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with the Director and CHRO on HR services, recruit for hard-to-fill roles, and drive training, engagement, and retention initiatives campus-wide. This full-time role requires on-site work and a strong HR background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business administration, or a related area.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible HR experience, including talent acquisition.
• Professional HR Certification from HRCI (PHR or SPHR) or SHRM (CP or SCP).
• Experience managing and developing staff performing a variety of HR functions.
• Experience in public-sector, higher education, or unionized work environments.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned HR functions by setting priorities and coordinating staff workloads to deliver timely, accurate, responsive service.
• Supervise assigned staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Partner with the Director and CHRO on departmental planning, resource needs, and improvements to HR services, systems, and procedures.
• Review job descriptions and position analysis questionnaires with employees and supervisors; support classification reviews as assigned.
• Support the Director with employee relations matters as assigned, including research, information gathering, documentation, and follow-up.
• Monitor employment law and regulatory developments; recommend HR practice changes and support implementation of new requirements.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, and hiring processes; advise hiring managers and search committees; support hard-to-fill recruitments.
• Develop recruitment strategies, outreach partnerships, and marketing with campus partners to attract qualified applicants.
• Review postings and advertisements; oversee screening and pre-employment requirements for consistency with established procedures.
• Administer the applicant tracking system and guide users through system and process changes.
• Coordinate onboarding with HR staff and hiring departments to help new employees transition successfully.
• Evaluate recruitment results and manage related vendor services and budget proposals.
• Serve as the ADA coordinator for applicants by coordinating accommodations throughout recruitment and selection.
• Provide backup to the Payroll Manager for employee ADA coordination as assigned.
• Identify employee development needs with HR leadership and campus partners; coordinate employee and supervisor training.
• Develop and deliver HR-related training; evaluate training effectiveness.
• Administer the employee training system, coordinate required training, and monitor completion.
• Oversee college-wide employee evaluation processes, including schedules, communications, system administration, and completion tracking.
• Provide tools and guidance so supervisors can give effective feedback, establish goals, and complete meaningful evaluations.
• Coordinate employee surveys and stay interviews; analyze feedback and turnover trends and recommend improvements to the employee experience.
• Implement engagement and retention initiatives with HR leadership and campus partners.
• Coordinate employee recognition and appreciation programs and support divisional events that build connection and an inclusive workplace.
• Oversee personnel actions and employee records to ensure accurate, timely processing and appropriate confidentiality, security, and retention.
• Respond to HR questions, explain policies and procedures, and connect employees and supervisors to appropriate resources.
• Prepare HR reports, support audits, and use findings to improve data quality and processes.
• Coordinate HR records requests, including document collection, review, and redaction support in consultation with the Director.
• Participate in college committees as assigned and pursue professional growth opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR certification

Staff management

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Applicant tracking system

Employee training system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rogue Community College in Oregon seeks a Human Resources Manager to lead daily HR operations and support hiring, onboarding, development, evaluations, and employee records for the College.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with the Director and CHRO on HR services, recruit for hard-to-fill roles, and drive training, engagement, and retention initiatives campus-wide. This full-time role requires on-site work and a strong HR background.