Vice President, Human Resources – Statewide Leader

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 160,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Community College System Office is seeking a strategic Vice President of Human Resources to lead all HR functions, including classification, compensation, benefits, and employee relations across the System Office. You will shape statewide salary standards and collaborate with finance to align workforce planning with system goals.

You will also drive talent acquisition, professional development, and policy implementation while engaging with 58 colleges to share guidance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, with advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive HR leadership experience at scale.
• Public-sector HR knowledge and state policy experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for HR functions across the System Office.
• Develop statewide salary standards and ensure consistent application across colleges.
• Lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, and performance management.
• Administer classification, compensation, benefits, and leave programs.
• Collaborate with Finance on compensation strategies and budgeting.
• Represent HR matters and guidance to 58 colleges statewide.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Policy development

HRIS / analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

SHRM/HR certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

OSHR policy knowledge

Job description

The North Carolina Community College System Office is seeking a strategic Vice President of Human Resources to lead all HR functions, including classification, compensation, benefits, and employee relations across the System Office. You will shape statewide salary standards and collaborate with finance to align workforce planning with system goals.

You will also drive talent acquisition, professional development, and policy implementation while engaging with 58 colleges to share guidance and