Director of Human Resources

CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Administrative Support Position Job Description Position Title: Director of Human Resources Reports To: Vice President for Administrative Services Type of Contract: Administrative Support Length of Contract: 12 Months Date of Position Description: January 2026 The administration retains the right to change duties at any time. General Narrative Description Of The Position The Director of Human Resources is a strategic leader responsible for the comprehensive development of the Colleges workforce. This includes overseeing modernized payroll and personnel systems, leading talent acquisition through lead generation, and integrating HR technology to improve efficiency. The Director services as a key advisor to the Board of Trustees on negotiations and budgeting, manages the fringe benefit portfolio, and ensures the College remains an Employer of Choice through competitive total rewards and a culture of belonging. Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required. Three to five years of progressive HR Experience (Education or Public Sector) preferred. Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and automated payroll platforms. Use of Jenzabar Software For Payroll Processing Is a Plus. Preferred Qualifications SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification and/or Masters degree in a related field. Essential Functions Include, But Are Not Limited To discharge effectively and efficiently the duties and responsibilities assigned to this administrative position: such duties may include, but are not limited to: (1) the development and maintenance of budgets; (2) the development and supervision of personnel within the areas of assigned responsibilities; (3) the collection and dissemination of data and information; (4) the promotion of communications within the College community and the community-at-large; (5) the participation in appropriate committees and work groups; (6) the participation in planning and decision making; (7) the application of institutional and governmental policies, procedures, and regulations; and (8) the completion of other administrative responsibilities as appropriate or as assigned by the Dean of Administrative Services; 2 prepare the position vacancy advertisements and submit them to the determined publication, professional networks, social media, the bill board, and the Cloud County Community Colleges web site; oversee the ethical implementation of AI tools for recruitment, screening, and routine employee inquiries to increase department efficiency; works with directors to effectively and lawfully recruit, screen, and select qualified candidates or authorized positions; develop and implement orientation and training program, and manage funding for employee professional development; maintain the Employee Handbook; Advise and assist staff in the development and maintenance of appropriate job descriptions for new and revised positions; Responsible for compliance with college policies and state and federal employment laws; meet with applicants for position vacancies and explain the compensation system and benefits offered by the College; assist in the management of the college disciplinary process regarding employees and lead investigations into misconduct with a focus on legal documentation; conducts investigations into allegations of employee misconduct and assures all relevant facts are recorded; coordinates the college workers compensation insurance and assists employees in completing incident report forms and appropriate claim forms for the college; responsible for tracking workloads of par t-time employees to stay in compliance with ACA and KPERS; advises and assists supervisory staff with performance appraisals and monitors completion; attends meetings and conferences to remain up-to-date on human resources laws, rules, and regulations (overnight travel may be required); 3 oversee mandatory training for employees and serves as administrator of the college employee training platform. Notifies employees when mandatory training is due and track completion of training; supervise a Human Resources Assistant and develop cross-training and continuous improvement; responds to routine requests for HR information #J-18808-Ljbffr