Director, Human Resources - Talent Management

Director, Human Resources
- Talent Management

Director, Human Resources
- Talent Management

Community Colleges of Spokane

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.

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.

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.

• 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.
• 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.

• Enhance, develop and maintain a top tier full-cycle recruitment process, including job description consultant, 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 focused on continuous strengthening of hiring strategies and support supervisors in developing accurate position descriptions.
• Review selection documentation to ensure hiring decisions are well supported.
• Administer salary placement procedures, guide supervisors through offer development, and respond to recruitment-related inquiries.
• Assist with collecting, verifying, and analyzing recruitment data.
• Oversight of scheduling Recruiting Campaigns and Job Fairs (attendance, virtual, etc.)
• Work with CHRO and HR Operations Specialist on Administrative and Executive Recruiting

• Manage position classification, reclassification, reallocation, and reorganization reviews, making recommendations consistent with state, local, and college policies.
• Interpret and apply classification and compensation systems, salary placement procedures, FLSA, Washington state pay rules, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Bachelors degree in Business, Humanities or Social Science, or another closely related field from an accredited institution. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
• Five (5) years of Human Resources leadership experience including experience supervising and evaluating others.
• Knowledge of federal and state human resources laws, rules and regulations…