Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Chief Human Resources Officer

Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Chief Human Resources Officer Posting Details

• Working Title | Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Chief Human Resources Officer
• Role Title | 12 month Administrative Faculty
• Role Code | 01126-SW
• FLSA | Exempt
• Pay Band | 00
• Position Number | 283FA420
• Agency | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
• Agency/Division | J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
• Work Location | Henrico - 087
• Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with the education and experience of the applicant. Hiring range is $129,000-$139,000.
• Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
• EEO Category | 1-Officials and Administrators
• Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
• Does this position have telework options? | Yes
  • Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
• Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? | No
• Work Schedule | As needed to support college initiatives.
• Sensitive Position | Yes

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students.

At Reynolds Community College, we’re investing deliberately in our employees, in how we support them, develop them, and involve them in shaping the institution’s future. Our HR team is growing into something new, and we’re hoping to find a leader who’s excited to help shape it.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Associate Vice President of Human Resources provides senior leadership for all aspects of the college’s HR programs. These include talent acquisition and selection, organizational communication, talent management and succession planning, workforce analysis, compensation and benefits, rewards and recognition, diversity and inclusion, HR information management and systems, policies, and payroll. The AVP provides senior leadership in the transformation of the college’s culture by creating, implementing, and assessing programs that improve the overall health of the organization, and serves as an advisor to the President in such matters.

We are seeking a leader who will build, mentor, and retain a strong, stable team of HR professionals — one grounded in clear ownership, accountability, and follow-through. The successful candidate will be a service-oriented leader who can staff and equip the department to meet the pace and complexity of a large, comprehensive community college.

Serves as the senior Human Resources leader for the college, providing strategic direction and oversight for all HR programs and services across the institution. Provides trusted HR consultation and strategic guidance to the President, Executive Cabinet, and college leadership. Directs and establishes policies and procedures for recommending personnel actions to the President. Provides tactical, hands-on support as needed to ensure continuity of HR operations and services.

Develops expert knowledge of policies and practices established by the Virginia Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM), the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), and Reynolds Community College, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Administers and oversees the Human Resources Management Information System (HRIS/HCM) and college-wide compensation programs, partnering with system HR consultants on institutional and system-wide initiatives. Serves as the official custodian of all employee personnel records and ensures the confidentiality, security, and appropriate access to records in accordance with federal and state laws.

Directs the recruitment, selection, and placement of faculty and staff. Oversees the issuance of employment…