Director of Human Resources - BC

Director of Human Resources - BC

Kern Community College District

Salary : $155,737.56 - $220,053.10 Annually

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : FY25-2600052

Location : Bakersfield College Panorama Campus, CA

Department : Human Resources

Basic Function

Under administrative direction of the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources or assigned supervisor, plans, directs, manages, supervises, and oversees the daily activities and operations of the District's Human Resources and / or assigned college functions including recruitment and employment, classification and compensation, performance management, training, HRIS, and employee relations; coordinates assigned activities with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources.

Representative Duties

• Assume management responsibility and oversee the District's Human Resources services and activities at college sites; coordinates the day-to-day operations of Human Resources functions including recruitment and selection, equal employment opportunity and diversity compliance and administration, ADA compliance, classification and compensation, personnel processing and recordkeeping, performance management and recognition, training, HRIS, and employee relations and contract administration.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned areas and programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.
• Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned functions and staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Human Resources annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Provide leadership and oversee employee data collection, analysis; and reporting; supervise the input of data to ensure its integrity and accuracy; ensure effective and efficient administration of electronic application and database systems; evaluate and assess the District's Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• In coordination with the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources, develop and present innovative and responsive labor negotiation proposals relating to classified and faculty collective bargaining.
• Promote and implement the District's Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Plans in the administration of human resources policies, procedures, services, and programs including recruitment and selection and compliance with ADA and FMLA.
• Direct Human Resources operational functions and activities related to academic employees including minimum qualifications for faculty and administrative staff, faculty salary step placements, faculty tenure review process, faculty contracts, faculty equivalency requirements, faculty seniority, and other issues as required.
• Participate in classification reviews for classified and supervisory positions including classification studies, salary survey analysis, and the development of compensation and salary placement recommendations.
• Participate in the administration of employee leaves of absence programs; ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as District Board policies and administrative regulations; oversee the maintenance of databases including FMLA and family illness database.
• Participate in the participatory governance system; collaborate on a variety of institutional issues including employee relations, human resources administration, union relations, new employee programs, collective bargaining agreements, and related human resources topics.
• Promote a work culture that values diversity and demonstrates the delivery of exemplary customer service, innovation, and quality services to employees and the community.
• Provide responsible staff assistance to the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources; conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to human resources programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence including reports and agenda items for the Kern Community College District's Board of Trustees.
• Serve as a liaison for Human Resources to other departments, divisions, and outside agencies including staff, faculty, students, union representatives, vendors, contractors, outside educational institutions and businesses, community representatives, and governmental agencies; provide clear articulation of District personnel policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws and regulations; exchange policy and procedural information; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Provide accurate and consistent application of Education Code and Title 5 human resources requirements across the District.
• Serve as staff on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of human resources; incorporate new developments as appropriate.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge & Abilities

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SALARY RANGE $ 155,737.56 - $ 220,053.10 annually Maximum Entry Level Salary : $163,621.77 annually SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS First Review of Applications : Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by October 9, 2025, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment / selection process at any point.

Completed application packet MUST include :

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree : Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024

Note : The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he / she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https : / / www.schooljobs.com / careers / kccd / jobs / 5065298 / director-of-human-resources-bc . Emails will not be accepted.

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