Assistant Director of Human Resources

The Assistant Director of Human Resources provides operational and administrative support for the day-to-day functions of Highland Community College's Human Resources Office. Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Human Resources, the Assistant Director helps ensure that the College attracts, develops, supports, and retains a talented workforce while maintaining effective, consistent, and legally compliant human resources practices. This position plays a key role in Highland Community College’s Title III Strengthening Institutions Program and the College’s broader commitment to improving educational access and student success throughout its rural service area.

This position serves as a trusted resource for employees and supervisors across the College and assists with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, performance management, policy administration, HR information systems, training, and regulatory compliance. The Assistant Director is expected to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, provide exceptional service, and contribute to a workplace culture consistent with the College’s mission and One Highland strategic plan.

Grant-Funded Position This position is supported by in whole or in part through Title III Grant funding and is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Title III Grant:

Coordinate the development, review, and maintenance of position descriptions associated with Title III-funded initiatives and related institutional activities.

Assist with the classification, evaluation, and recruitment of new positions created to support grant objectives and institutional priorities.

Assess organizational training and professional development needs in support of Title III goals and institutional effectiveness.

Support workforce development and change-management efforts associated with the implementation of Title III initiatives.

Collaborate with project leadership to ensure human resource strategies align with grant objectives, sustainability planning, and institutional priorities. Maintain documentation and assist with reporting activities related to personnel, training outcomes, and grant compliance.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of Title III goals and institutional priorities.

Reports to the Director of Human Resources at Highland Community College.

College Human Resources:

Assist with the coordination of recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and orientation processes for faculty, staff, and administrative employees.

Assist supervisors with job descriptions, position postings, applicant screening, interviews, reference checks, and other hiring activities.

Serve as a resource to employees and supervisors regarding HR policies, procedures, workplace expectations, and employment-related questions.

Assist the Director of Human Resources with employee relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, performance concerns, corrective action, and other personnel matters.

Develop, coordinate, and support professional development, supervisory training, employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.

Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records, employment documentation, and HR information systems.

Assist with the preparation of workforce reports, personnel data, employment metrics, and other HR information to support institutional decision-making.

Assist with the development, interpretation, implementation, and communication of College personnel policies and procedures.

Assist Director of Human Resources with compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, Title IX,…