Strategic HR Leader (Grant-Funded, Higher Ed)

Highland-Community-College; Highland (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Community College seeks an Assistant Director of Human Resources to support day-to-day HR operations, reporting to the Director of Human Resources. This grant-funded role advances Title III initiatives and the college’s mission to expand access and student success across its rural service area.

The position encompasses recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, performance management, policy administration, HRIS, training, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum three years in HR or personnel administration.
• Experience in employee training, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across campus and online environments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to travel between College locations and work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and orientation for faculty, staff, and admin employees.
• Support job descriptions, postings, interviews, reference checks, and hiring activities.
• Advise employees and supervisors on HR policies and workplace expectations.
• Assist with employee relations, investigations, and performance concerns.
• Develop professional development, supervisory training, recognition, and retention programs.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and HR information systems.
• Assist with workforce reports, metrics, and policy communication.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII/IX.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Recruiting software

Job description

Highland Community College seeks an Assistant Director of Human Resources to support day-to-day HR operations, reporting to the Director of Human Resources. This grant-funded role advances Title III initiatives and the college’s mission to expand access and student success across its rural service area.

The position encompasses recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, performance management, policy administration, HRIS, training, and regulatory