Strategic HR Director - Higher Education

League; Arizona; On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision & Dental

Vacation 15 days

Sick leave 12 days

Holidays 12

403(b) match 7%

Tuition waiver

Job summary

FVCC in Montana seeks an Executive Director of Human Resources to lead workforce planning, payroll, benefits, and employee relations. You will report to the president and participate in senior leadership, guiding policy and strategic initiatives.

The role requires experience with collective bargaining, budget oversight, and a focus on effective, compliant HR operations. Exempt, full-time, with competitive benefits and relocation considerations as applicable.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to HR/ Payroll or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of senior HR/payroll leadership, including collective bargaining.
• Experience directing payroll, benefits, retirement programs, and policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR, payroll, benefits, and retirement program operations.
• Lead workforce planning and strategic HR initiatives with executive leadership.
• Direct employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
• Administer collective bargaining agreements and negotiate with unions.
• Develop and enforce college-wide personnel policies and procedures.
• Prepare and manage HR budgets and data reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll systems

Negotiation

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree + 7+ years HR/payroll leadership

Tools

HRIS

Job description

FVCC in Montana seeks an Executive Director of Human Resources to lead workforce planning, payroll, benefits, and employee relations. You will report to the president and participate in senior leadership, guiding policy and strategic initiatives.

The role requires experience with collective bargaining, budget oversight, and a focus on effective, compliant HR operations. Exempt, full-time, with competitive benefits and relocation considerations as applicable.