Director of Human Resources

The director of human resources (HR) reports to the vice president of organizational culture and engagementto support our human resources department in delivering a full range of HR services. The HR director will play a key role in annual employee training public records processing employee relations recruitment onboarding benefits administration compliance and day-to-day HR operations.

• Manage and coordinate employee training programs (e.g. harassment prevention workplace safety ethics and DEI) to ensure compliance with state and organizational requirements.
• Develop and administer employee orientation and exit programs support faculty and classified staff training activities.
• Track document and report employee training completion and follow up with staff and managers as needed.
• Serve as college public records officer; coordinate responses to Public Records Requests in compliance with Washington States Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) including gathering responsive documents ensuring redactions where applicable and working with legal counsel.
• Plan review develop implement and enforce college policies and procedures consistent/compliant with state and federal regulations including the Washington Administrative Code.
• Manage human resource records both hard and electronic; maintenance of required employee data and the reporting to appropriate state and federal agencies.
• Oversee the district benefit programs including retirement health insurance unemployment leave and salary placement and increment management.
• Provide guidance to employees on HR-related matters policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee engagement programs and initiatives to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Prepare HR reports and metrics to support decision-making.
• Oversee district recruitment programs to align with the strategic plan encompassing job analysis position management search committee development diversity equity and inclusion monitoring civil service compliance and comprehensive reference and background checks.
• Oversee the classified performance appraisal process and the administrative/exempt evaluation process; partner with managers to support performance reviews coaching and development planning.
• Participate in internal investigations of discrimination harassment and Title IX complaints.
• Serve as Title IX Investigator.
• Administer the colleges reasonable accommodation program Whistleblower notification compliance with the Washington State Ethics Law and other employment regulations.
• Supervise two HR Consultants; oversee the human resource office budget; and conduct annual reviews.

This is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties and responsibilities. Related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in human resources business administration or related field.
• At least two years of HR experience in a generalist or related HR role.
• Knowledge of HR best practices employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Proficiency with HR information systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Or if you do not meet one or more of qualifications listed above but have an applicable combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR certification.
• Familiarity with Washington state employment regulations and public records compliance and processing requests.
• Experience with ctcLink.
• Experience creating digital content (such as Word/PDF documents and web and learning management system content as appropriate to the role) in accessible formats.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Customer Service: Knowledge of customer service skills and best practices with ability to provide general and specialized student support with professional courtesy empathy and interest in positive problem solving.
• Oral communication: Speak clearly and persuasively actively listen and take the time to understand the points being made including asking questions as appropriate and responding to questions.
• Quality: Accurate and thorough look for ways to improve and promote quality provide feedback to improve performance monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner react well under pressure treat others with respect and consideration and follow through on commitments.
• Problem solving: Ability to assess situations and think beyond the immediate issue to anticipate and fulfill future needs before they become complications.
• Diversity equity and inclusion: Demonstrated competency and experience working in a diverse academic environment inclusive of students faculty and staff of varying social economic cultural ideological gender and racial/ethnic backgrounds and those with physical emotional and/or learning disabilities.
• Technical/computer skills: High level of proficiency and accuracy in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Canvas PeopleSoft and other college systems; ability to be cross trained to provide basic technical support.
• Student services: Knowledge of college processes such as admissions enrollment and financial aid; ability to be cross trained to provide student services support.
• FERPA: Maintain a high level of confidentiality and follow FERPA guidelines.

Terms of Employment:

This is a full-time 12-month overtime-eligible exempt position contracted on an annual basis.

The starting salary hiring range for this position is $70200 to $81286. Individual placement within the hiring range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual number of contract days worked in the remainder of the fiscal year.

Your paycheck is just part of the total compensation package. There is an outstanding benefits package which is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your salary. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical dental and vision insurance; life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation sick and personal leave; reduced tuition; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information please visit our benefits websiteat: Schedule & Environment:

• Normal work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-5 p.m. (1 hour lunch).
• Work is performed on campus in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions. It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records. Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.
• Regular and consistent attendance required.

Conditions of Employment:

• An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H-1B visa. Wenatchee Valley College only employs U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show proof of identity and eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

• All offers of employment are subject to background checks. Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Finalists are required to complete the sexual misconduct disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080.
• A valid Washington state drivers license may be required.

Application and Selection Procedure:

Complete application packages must include the following:

• Complete Wenatchee Valley College online application.
• Upload a cover letter that specifically describes how your educational background and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. (five pages max)
• Upload resume. (five pages max)
• Complete supplemental questions.

It is your responsibility to submit all required application materials before the deadline. Please do not send reference letters or other unsolicited materials. They will not be shared with the screening committee and cannot be returned to you. Only finalists may be asked to send additional materials.

Attachments from prior applications will not upload automatically to your new application. Should you have difficulties uploading your documents please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1- for assistance.

The closing date is 11:59 p.m. PST October 9 2025. The college reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed necessary.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the human resources office by calling . Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay the states free telecommunication access service.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race creed color national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability age parental status or families with children marital status religion genetic information honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030 040 and other federal and laws and regulations or participation in the complaint process.

Equity Statement:

Research suggests that women gender diverse BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they dont meet 100% of the job encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses:

• To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator .
• To request disability accommodations: Student Access Manager Wenatchi Hall 2133 TTY/TTD: Dial 711 .

This recruitment announcement may not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified at any time.