Assistant Director of HR

Job ID: 15711 Location: Cascadia College Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular Employee Type: Full Time Exempt, Permanent Initial Salary: $84,812.09 (includes 5% King County Premium Pay) County Premium Pay (KCPP) About Us Cascadia College is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in being part of a small yet dynamic community, with a faculty and staff that are dedicated to meeting the needs of our intersectional, diverse students. Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting an equitable and inclusive faculty, staff, and student population centered on dismantling systemic oppression and historic marginalization. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. Position Overview Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, the Assistant Director of Human Resources is a key HR leader responsible for the day‑to‑day operations and service delivery of the Human Resources function at Cascadia College. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who is passionate about people, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and is committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported at every stage of their journey. The Assistant Director supervises and develops HR Generalists, partners closely with the Assistant Director of Compliance and Payroll team, and serves as a trusted resource for supervisors, faculty, and staff across a broad range of HR functions. As the Assistant Director of Human Resources, it is expected that the following qualities will be demonstrated daily: a high degree of understanding and empathy for all students, faculty, staff and visitors, as well as the ability to encourage the inclusion of all voices in decision‑making, promote equity in all areas, and actively work against institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people. Essential Duties Staff Supervision & Team Leadership Directly supervise HR Generalists, providing daily direction, workload management, coaching, and support. Establish clear performance expectations, monitor progress, conduct regular one‑on‑one meetings, and complete annual performance evaluations. Support staff professional development through training, feedback, cross‑training, mentoring, and identification of growth opportunities. Serve as an escalation resource for complex, sensitive, or high‑priority HR matters requiring advanced judgment or coordination. Promote a responsive, accurate, accountable, and service‑oriented HR team culture. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training new HR staff to ensure continuity, consistency, and effective service delivery. Talent Acquisition & Employee Lifecycle Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for classified, exempt, and faculty positions including job postings, application screening, search committee coordination, salary placement, offer letters, and onboarding. Champion and continuously improve the Equity Advocate Hiring Program; train search committee members on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) standards, applicant tracking system use, and confidentiality expectations. Oversee background check processes and ensure completion prior to employee start dates. Coordinate new employee onboarding including Canvas orientation, welcome letters, and Onboarding Tracker maintenance. Manage offboarding processes including separation paperwork, ctcLink transactions, benefits offboarding, and transition announcements. Administer the classified probationary review process and coordinate annual performance evaluations for exempt and classified employees. Lead annual employee training programs and support professional development initiatives across the college. Manage the HR newsletter and employee communications to maintain a connected and informed campus community. Maintain accurate and organized personnel records in compliance with retention requirements. Coordinate annual salary surveys and compensation benchmarking data to support workforce competitiveness. Benefits, Leave & Compensation Administration Administer employee benefits enrollment, changes, and COBRA notices in compliance with Health Care Authority Public Employees Benefits Board (HCA PEBB) requirements; serve as primary contact for employees and agency partners including HCA, Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), SBCTC, and University of Washington (UW) Benefits. Lead Open Enrollment preparation and administration including employee communications, Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) validation, and ctcLink data entry. Oversee associate faculty benefits processing and spring 2‑year averaging in coordination with WA state partner institutions and Student Learning. Determine Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) eligibility; coordinate leave tracking and employee communications using the FMLA Tracker and email templates. Process salary administration activities for all College employees, ensuring accurate initial placements and timely updates in ctcLink. Coordinate annual Cost of Living (COLA) adjustments for classified, exempt, and faculty employees; prepare compensation spreadsheets and route for approvals. Review minimum wage updates and prepare employee notifications as needed. Education & Experience Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field AND three (3) years of progressively responsible HR experience; OR equivalent combination of education and HR experience. Demonstrated knowledge of HR practices, State and Federal employment laws, and provisions of negotiated agreements. Experience supervising or leading the work of others. Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and the ability to support a diverse workplace and educational environment. Preferred Qualifications Professional HR certification such as PHR, SHRMCP, or equivalent. Experience in higher education or public‑sector HR. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and HRIS platforms (e.g., ctcLink). Knowledge of Washington State benefits, retirement programs, and leave processes. Knowledge Of Federal and state employment laws and regulations. Public‑sector classification, compensation, benefits, and leave programs. HR documentation and records management standards. HRIS and ATS functionality. Skill In Supervising and supporting daily workflow of HR staff. Managing complex HR processes with accuracy and efficiency. Conducting job analyses and preparing classification documentation. Coordinating recruitment processes and training search committees. Using HRIS, ATS, and Microsoft Office applications. Analyzing HR data and preparing reports. Ability To Work independently and manage multiple priorities. Communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully. Apply established procedures and guidelines consistently. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Support a collaborative and equity‑focused HR environment. Physical Work Environment Semi‑Sedentary Work: Involves staying in a stationary position to a significant degree. Jobs are sedentary if moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. The College is currently in hybrid operations, with many assignments completed in an online environment during this time. Full‑time employees are expected to be on‑campus at least three (3) days per week with the option to work remotely for the remainder of their working days. This position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus and requires the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means. Positions in this class typically require operating a computer, communicating, observing, and repetitive motions. This position involves exerting between 10‑30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to transport, put, install, remove, or otherwise move objects, with or without reasonable accommodation. Condition of Employment As an institution that upholds the value of diversity, equity and inclusion of every individual, Cascadia College expects its employees to embody and promote these values. Both current and prospective employees of the College are encouraged to seek deeper understanding in these areas as part of professional growth. Cascadia College maintains a drug‑free work and learning environment and prohibits smoking in all college buildings and state‑owned vehicles. Benefits Cascadia College offers comprehensive Benefits packages to support you and your family in a variety of ways. All eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents are offered: medical, dental, and vision plan options; life insurance; long‑term disability insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts; leave programs; employee assistance programs; tuition waiver; optional credit union participation; optional home/auto insurance, and retirement planning. Campus Safety In recognition of the Jeanne Clery Act, information on our campus safety can be found at Cascadia Commitment & EEO Statement Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting a diverse faculty, staff and student population. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. Cascadia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, genetic information, marital or honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, and is prohibited from discrimination in such a manner by college policy and state and federal law. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process may make request to the Human Resources Office by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cascadia College