Director, Human Resources - Talent Management

Location: Spokane Colleges District Office

Department: District Human Resources

Salary Range: $94,462 - $106,600

Starting salary for this position is: $94,462 (Annually)
The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges.

The Spokane Colleges Human Resources Office serves as a trusted talent management and compliance partner, providing the guidance and support our community needs to achieve its goals in direct alignment with the institution's strategic vision. A dynamic and dedicated division, we integrate strategic human resources management, pay and position administration, and process improvement to build a fully engaged, diverse workforce that meets the goals and mission of Spokane Colleges.

Our vision is to cultivate a premier work environment built on trust, expertise, and innovation
-supporting faculty, staff, and students through deep subject matter expertise, a solution-oriented approach, and inclusive competence woven into every facet of the employee experience. We ground these commitments in integrity, discretion, and dignity: acting with transparency, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, and treating every individual with profound respect.

Because our work exposes us to highly sensitive personal, medical, and workplace information, we hold it in strict confidence, disclosing it only when legally required or on a strict need-to-know basis.

Our staff strives to make Spokane Colleges a Great College to Work For, fostering an environment that allows the institution to attract, hire, and retain the best people.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 08/11/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Director of Human Resources – Talent Management at Spokane Colleges provides strategic leadership for Human Resources staff across full-time, part-time, classified, and student employee groups. This role develops and supervises the Human Resources Partner (HRP) function in the core areas of classification and reallocation consultation, supervisor coaching, employee and labor relations, performance management, and compliance.

It also oversees a full-cycle recruitment program, including recruitment, examination, selection, and certification, while advancing inclusive excellence in applicant outreach and hiring practices. In addition, the Director leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of onboarding to ensure compliance, engagement, and a seamless faculty and staff transition across campuses.
The position serves as a skilled, human resource consultant performing professional human resource duties. Responsible for resolving complex human resource issues. Plans and carries out work with general supervision utilizing knowledge of laws, policies and regulations. Responsible for prioritizing and managing issues within designated areas of responsibility. Maintain and ensure a confidential environment at all times.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision / Administration

• Prioritize and manage issues within the assigned area of responsibility while maintaining confidentiality. *
• Oversee human resource operations and supervise staff who advise administrators, supervisors, and employees. *
• Manage projects assigned by the CHRO, maintain reports and statistics, prepare projections, respond to external surveys and inquiries, and develop and deliver related management and employee training. *

Senior Level Human Resources Partner (HRP)

• Provide professional human resources consulting and resolve complex HR issues with general supervision. *
• Lead HRP team development with a focus on supervisor coaching, classification/reallocation consultation, employee and labor relations, performance management, and compliance. *
• Provide HR guidance across recruitment, classification, compensation, employee relations, performance management, policy development, organizational analysis, training and development, and interpretation of laws, rules, and policies. *
• Apply knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and regulations to carry out responsibilities effectively. *

Recruitment Oversight

• Enhance, develop and maintain a top tier full-cycle recruitment process, including job description consultation, sourcing, selection process, and employer branding. *
• Develop strategies to expand inclusive excellence in applicant outreach and hiring at Spokane Colleges. *
• Oversee the Recruitment/Talent Acquisition function focus on continuous strengthening hiring strategies and support supervisors in developing accurate position descriptions. *
• Review selection…