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Motlow State Community College · 2 weeks ago

Assistant Director of Human Resources

Tullahoma, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$60K/yr - $63K/yr

5+ years exp

Motlow State Community College is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Human Resources. The role involves supporting the Executive Director in managing HR operations, implementing policies, and providing leadership in recruitment, employee relations, and benefits administration.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, guidance, training, and oversight for assigned HR staff and programs. Assists EDHR with budget management, and policy formation for the Human Resources unit

Coordinate recruitment processes including job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. Work with hiring managers to ensure equitable and efficient hiring practices

Provide guidance to employees and supervisors on workplace issues. Support conflict resolution efforts, help administer corrective actions, and promote a respectful, productive work environment

Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave programs (FMLA, paid time off, etc.). Serve as a point of contact for benefits inquiries and open enrollment

Facilitate smooth onboarding for new hires and exit processes for departing employees. Ensure required documentation is completed and orientation materials are delivered consistently

Assist with fact-gathering, documentation, and communication related to workplace investigations. Ensure confidentiality and accurate recordkeeping throughout the process

Provide administrative and coaching support to departments during the performance review process. Help track evaluations and identify training or improvement needs

Assist with the planning, coordination, and delivery of professional development and compliance training. Help assess training effectiveness and identify emerging employee learning needs

Help implement and communicate HR policies and ensure consistency in their application. Draft policies, procedural guides, and resources for employees and supervisors

Ensure accurate and up-to-date personnel records in accordance with legal and institutional requirements. Assist with audits and data reporting as needed

Recommend and implement improvements to HR procedures, documentation workflows, and customer service practices. Identify opportunities to streamline operations and enhance service delivery

Other Duties as assigned

Qualification

Human Resources certificationEmployment law knowledgeEmployee benefits administrationProfessional development trainingInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree earned from a regionally accredited institution in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field and at least five (5) years of professional HR experience, with at least two (2) years in a generalist or coordinator role

Human Resources certification (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP) required

Preferred

Master's degree earned from a regionally accredited institution in Human Resources or related field and at least five (5) years of professional HR experience in higher education or public sector HR, with at least two (2) years in a generalist or coordinator role including experience assisting with investigations and workplace training initiatives

Human Resources certification (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP) required