Assistant Director - Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Serve as a confidential advisor and subject matter expert to the Human Resources team and College leadership regarding employee relations, benefits, compensation, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with the recruitment team to ensure hiring and onboarding needs are met while promoting inclusive practices and EEO compliance.
• Partner with the Benefits Administrator to oversee the effective administration of medical, dental, vision, FMLA, disability, and wellness programs.
• Provide leadership to compensation and HR data management functions, including classification reviews, workforce analytics, and regulatory reporting.
• Support and coach HR Business Partners in addressing performance concerns, workplace conflicts, and policy interpretation.
• Guide workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans.
• Lead regular meetings with direct reports to support professional development and operational effectiveness.
• Utilize data and workforce metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements for organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory, leadership, or team lead experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEO, Title IX, etc.).
• Proficiency in HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Professional Human Resources certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or GPHR).
• Supervisory experience specifically within a Human Resources environment.
• Experience with Colleague and PeopleAdmin software.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs.
• Support for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement.
• OPERS pension participation option with a 14% employer contribution.
• 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, plus 3+ weeks of sick leave annually.
• 14 observed company holidays.
• Competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution.

About the Company

Sinclair Community College is a leading educational institution dedicated to supporting the mission and workforce objectives of our community through excellence in teaching and service.