Strategic HR Leader — Higher Education & Equity

University-of-Hawaii-System; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i Leeward Community College seeks a Human Resources Manager to lead HR, EEO/AA, and Title IX coordination for employees. You will oversee recruitment, compensation, labor relations, training, and records management, ensuring lawful and equitable practices across campus.

You will guide senior leadership on employment law, develop comprehensive training, and supervise the HR team to deliver high‑quality services that support the college’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of progressively responsible HR experience, with 3 years in HR management in higher education or large organizations.
• Broad knowledge of HR administration and management principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Ability to resolve complex problems through creative reasoning and timely action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Experience leading subordinates, managing work priorities, and handling employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Leeward Community College’s HR Manager and EEO/AA Coordinator, and Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees.
• Provides strategic and operational leadership for HR, EEO/AA, diversity, equity, inclusion, and compliance programs.
• Directs and oversees HR functions: recruitment, classification, pay & benefits, labor relations, leave, performance, training, records, and compliance.
• Supervises HR team to ensure high-quality services aligned with the college’s mission.
• Advises executives and supervisors on employment laws, policies, and collective bargaining matters.
• Develops and delivers training on supervision, misconduct, discipline, and compliance topics.
• Investigates workforce issues and serves as grievance hearing officer in personnel matters.
• Oversees EEO/AA programs to ensure compliance and an inclusive work environment.
• Oversees discrimination complaints and conducts timely investigations and reporting.
• Gathers data for periodic reports and system-level data analyses.
• Develops strategies and training to raise awareness among campus leadership and staff.
• Serves as Title IX Deputy Coordinator for Employees and BIT member.
• Provides leadership on organizational structure, staffing, accreditation compliance, and planning.
• Ensures compliance with ACCJC standards and applicable regulations.
• Participates in campus discussions affecting personnel concerns.
• Develops staffing plans and analyzes workforce trends to support recruitment and retention.
• Manages budget and resources for the HR Office to meet strategic goals.
• Performs duties outside normal hours as needed.

Skills

HR leadership

EEO/AA expertise

Title IX Deputy Coordinator

Budget management

Employee relations

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

PeopleSoft

NEOGOV

Job description

University of Hawai'i Leeward Community College seeks a Human Resources Manager to lead HR, EEO/AA, and Title IX coordination for employees. You will oversee recruitment, compensation, labor relations, training, and records management, ensuring lawful and equitable practices across campus.

You will guide senior leadership on employment law, develop comprehensive training, and supervise the HR team to deliver high‑quality services that support the college’s mission.