Vice Chancellor, Human Resources and Employee Relations

Agupdate; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 212,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District seeks a Vice Chancellor of Human Resources to lead the District’s HR strategy, workforce planning, and labor relations. The role focuses on equity, inclusion, and organizational effectiveness while partnering with the Chancellor and Governing Board.

The position directs compensation, recruitment, employee development, and compliance programs, driving transformation and collaboration across campuses and departments.

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressive HR experience with five years in a supervisor/management role.
• Experience with diverse populations in community college or public higher education preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for the HR division and align strategies with the District's plan.
• Direct recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits, performance management, and employee development.
• Lead labor negotiations as Chief Negotiator and manage disciplinary processes.
• Oversee HRIS, employee records, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ensure legal compliance and ethical, equitable employment practices.
• Support accreditation efforts and governance reporting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Labor relations

HR policy development

Employee relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Data analytics

Budgeting

Job description

Vice Chancellor, Human Resources and Employee Relations

Salary: $212,312.00 - $268,928.00 Annually

Location: Peralta CCD District Office - Oakland, CA

Job Type: Management

Job Number: 202600053

Division: Human Resources

Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Class Purpose

Peralta Community College District is entering an exciting period of transformation and opportunity. With a renewed focus on organizational effectiveness, employee experience, innovation, and student success, the District is strengthening its human resources function and investing in its people and processes. The Vice Chancellor of Human Resources will have a unique opportunity to help shape this evolution, build a high-performing HR organization, develop and empower a talented team, and partner with leaders across the District to create a workplace where employees can thrive and students can succeed.

Examples of Duties

Strategic Leadership

Provides visionary leadership for the District's Human Resources Division and aligns human resources strategies with the District's Strategic Plan. Serves as a member of the Chancellor's executive leadership team, advising on workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, and institutional effectiveness. Develops, implements, and evaluates Human Resources policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives that support operational excellence and continuous improvement. Promotes a culture of equity, inclusion, accountability, collaboration, and excellent customer service.

Human Resources Administration

Directs all Human Resources functions, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, classification, compensation, employee records, benefits administration, performance management, and employee development. Ensures equitable, legally compliant hiring and employment practices for all employee groups. Oversees the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), personnel records, and employment documentation. Develops and monitors Human Resources budgets and resource allocations.

Labor and Employee Relations

Serves as the District's Chief Negotiator during collective bargaining with academic and classified bargaining units. Provides strategic leadership during labor negotiations, contract administration, grievance resolution, mediation, and disciplinary proceedings. Advises the Chancellor, Governing Board, and executive leadership regarding labor relations, legal developments, and employment practices. Collaborates with legal counsel on personnel matters, investigations, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Fosters productive labor-management relationships built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.

Classification and Compensation

Directs the development and administration of the District's classification and compensation programs. Oversees salary studies, classification reviews, position control, reclassifications, and organizational analyses. Ensures compensation practices remain equitable, fiscally responsible, and aligned with District goals.

Performance Management and Organizational Development

Leads the District's employee performance management systems, ensuring timely and meaningful evaluations. Supports leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Partners with District leadership to develop professional learning opportunities that strengthen employee performance and institutional capacity. Promotes continuous improvement through effective organizational change management strategies.

Compliance and Risk Management

Maintains confidential personnel information in accordance with legal requirements. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws. Directs investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and employee misconduct. Monitors legislative and regulatory developments affecting Human Resources operations and recommends policy revisions as appropriate.

Institutional Leadership

Supports accreditation efforts through workforce planning, staffing analysis, and compliance reporting. Participates in shared governance committees and District-wide initiatives. Prepares reports and presentations for the Chancellor, Governing Board, executive leadership, and external agencies. Represents the District with governmental agencies, educational institutions, and professional organizations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field.

Experience

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience, including five (5) years in a supervisor or management capacity. Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a closed related field. Experience within a California community college district or public higher education institution. Labor relations experience with bargaining units.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Human Resources management principles and best practices.
• California Education Code, Government Code, Title 5, collective bargaining agreements, and employment law.
• Public-sector labor relations and collective bargaining.
• Classification and compensation systems.
• Organizational development and change management.
• Human Resources technology and data analytics.
• Budget development and fiscal management.
• Shared governance in higher education.

Ability to:

• Lead a comprehensive Human Resources organization.
• Build collaborative relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds including faculty, staff, unions, administrators, and the Governing Board.
• Exercise sound judgment while managing sensitive and confidential matters.
• Analyze complex personnel issues and develop effective solutions.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, contracts, and Board policies.
• Develop and implement policies.
• Promote equity, inclusion, and a culture of respect throughout the District.
• Managing multiple priorities in a complex organizational environment.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal form.