Strategic HR Director — Employee Relations

Mt. San Jacinto College; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Life insurance

Sick leave

22 vacation days per year

Job summary

Mt. San Jacinto College in Temecula, CA is seeking a Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations. This administrative, exempt role oversees day-to-day HR functions, recruitment, performance management, and policy implementation under district guidance.

The position offers district benefits, salary steps, and a 12-month contract with opportunities for campus-wide assignments. Initial placement aligns with education, experience, and bargaining contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration or related field required.
• Five (5) years of professional HR experience; leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience implementing personnel policies, regulations, and bargaining agreements.
• Ability to interpret/state and federal employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct full cycle recruitment and onboarding for vacant positions.
• Oversee performance management and employee development processes.
• Coordinate salary classification studies and job descriptions updates.
• Counsel managers and staff on policies, practices, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Prepare HR reports and analyses related to bargaining or special projects.
• Monitor compliance with state/federal laws and ensure records accuracy.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

Employment laws

Labor relations

HRIS

Research & analysis

EEO

Organizational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR, business, public admin)

Job description

Mt. San Jacinto College in Temecula, CA is seeking a Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations. This administrative, exempt role oversees day-to-day HR functions, recruitment, performance management, and policy implementation under district guidance.

The position offers district benefits, salary steps, and a 12-month contract with opportunities for campus-wide assignments. Initial placement aligns with education, experience, and bargaining contracts.