Salary: $69,840.00 - $96,924.00 Annually
Location : Person County Campus, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200172
Division: President's Office
Department: General Administration
Opening Date: 03/05/2026
DescriptionUnder the supervision of the President, the Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development leads all Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a world-class workforce.
Examples of DutiesEssential Duties- Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
- Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, and initiatives to support the organization's human resource compliance and strategy needs.
- Leads the administration of all human resource programs, including, but not limited to, compensation, payroll, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and employee training and development.
- Serve as HR representative for Town Halls
- Coordinates the planning and implementation of the Institute for Leadership.
- Coordinates the planning and implementation of Supervisor Training.
- Leads communication between HR and other departments within the college.
- Identifies staffing and recruiting needs in collaboration with institutional leaders; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management, including planning and implementation of candidate interviews, onboarding processes, and new employee orientation.
- Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends, including review of reports and metrics from the organization's human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
- Monitors and ensures the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
- Creating efficient and consistent processes within the HR Department and providing training for these processes.
- Lead the facilitation of professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
- Conduct training for all employees on topics as requested or required.
Additional Duties - Serve on institutional standing committees for the college, including but not limited to: Professional Development Committee (co-chair), and the Employee Resources Committee.
- Conduct institutional policy reviews as needed to comply with regulations.
- Provide training to supervisors for proper use of performance evaluation tools and supervisory regulations and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position oversees all positions within Human Resources, such as: Human Resources Business Partner, Payroll, and Human Resource Generalist.
Typical QualificationsMinimum QualificationsEducation and Experience: Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field, or three years of progressive HR related work experience. Masters Degree in Human Resources preferred.
Licenses and Certificates: SHRM or other HR related certifications preferred.
Specialized Training: FMLA, Title IX, FSLA, Payroll, and Employee Benefit management experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Interpersonal skills; attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization and time management skills
• Strong leadership skills; ability to adapt to organizational needs.
• Prioritization and delegation skills; knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Supplemental InformationMinimum QualificationsEducation and Experience: Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent experience required. A master's degree in human resources, or a related field preferred.
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience within Human Resources at a North Carolina Community College System institution required. 5-7 years of North Carolina Community College experience preferred.
Licenses and Certificates: SHRM or other HR-related certifications preferred.
Specialized Training: FMLA, Title IX, FLSA, and Payroll preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Interpersonal skills; attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization, and time management skills
- Strong leadership skills; ability to adapt to organizational needs.
- Prioritization and delegation skills; knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Physical Demands This job requires continuous talking or hearing; frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, gripping or feeling with hands, typing/repetitive movement, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional climbing or balancing. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to an indoor environment and a classroom setting.
Health and Safety StandardsAll employees of Piedmont Community College who must enter an outside agency for the purpose of their work will be expected to adhere to the health and safety standards of that agency. This includes background checks, vaccinations, or any other requirements set forth by the agency.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.