Vice Chancellor, Human Resources and Employee Relations

Vice Chancellor, Human Resources and Employee Relations

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Location:

Peralta CCD District Office - Oakland, CA

Job Type: Management

Job Number:

Division:
Human Resources

Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Peralta Community College District is entering an exciting period of transformation and opportunity. With a renewed focus on organizational effectiveness, employee experience, innovation, and student success, the District is strengthening its human resources function and investing in its people and processes. The Vice Chancellor of Human Resources will have a unique opportunity to help shape this evolution, build a high-performing HR organization, develop and empower a talented team, and partner with leaders across the District to create a workplace where employees can thrive and students can succeed.

Provides visionary leadership for the District's Human Resources Division and aligns human resources strategies with the District's Strategic Plan. Serves as a member of the Chancellor's executive leadership team, advising on workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, and institutional effectiveness. Develops, implements, and evaluates Human Resources policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives that support operational excellence and continuous improvement. Promotes a culture of equity, inclusion, accountability, collaboration, and excellent customer service.

Directs all Human Resources functions, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, classification, compensation, employee records, benefits administration, performance management, and employee development. Ensures equitable, legally compliant hiring and employment practices for all employee groups. Oversees the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), personnel records, and employment documentation. Develops and monitors Human Resources budgets and resource allocations.

Serves as the District's Chief Negotiator during collective bargaining with academic and classified bargaining units. Provides strategic leadership during labor negotiations, contract administration, grievance resolution, mediation, and disciplinary proceedings. Advises the Chancellor, Governing Board, and executive leadership regarding labor relations, legal developments, and employment practices. Collaborates with legal counsel on personnel matters, investigations, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Fosters productive labor-management relationships built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.

Directs the development and administration of the District's classification and compensation programs. Oversees salary studies, classification reviews, position control, reclassifications, and organizational analyses. Ensures compensation practices remain equitable, fiscally responsible, and aligned with District goals.

Leads the District's employee performance management systems, ensuring timely and meaningful evaluations. Supports leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Partners with District leadership to develop professional learning opportunities that strengthen employee performance and institutional capacity. Promotes continuous improvement through effective organizational change management strategies.

Maintains confidential personnel information in accordance with legal requirements. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws. Directs investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and employee misconduct. Monitors legislative and regulatory developments affecting Human Resources operations and recommends policy revisions as appropriate.

Supports accreditation efforts through workforce planning, staffing analysis, and compliance reporting. Participates in shared governance committees and District-wide initiatives. Prepares reports and presentations for the Chancellor, Governing Board, executive leadership, and external agencies. Represents the District with governmental agencies, educational institutions, and professional organizations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources,…