Description

Vice Chancellor, Human Resources

Kern Community College District


Salary: $208,703.23 - $294,892.19 Annually

Job Type:

Job Number: FY25-2600099

Location: District Office, CA

Department: Human Resources

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources provides leadership and direction for proactive, district-wide human resources services in: labor and employee relations; recruitment (talent acquisition); benefits administration; EEO and Title IX compliance; payroll administration; HRIS and HR metrics; and classification and compensation;

Ideal Characteristics

• Exhibits highly developed work and personal qualities demonstrating seasoned experience in leading a college Human Resources department
• Communicates in ways that ensure broad buy-in and commitment to action, based on effective working relationships with others at all levels in the organization, including designated leaders of employee groups and people of diverse backgrounds
• Contributes to a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, timely response, and creativity in addressing initiatives and issues
• Actively participates in and supports District-wide participatory decision-making structure and activities
• Consistently employs excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to innovate, plan for change, and lead continuous improvement, while maintaining the integrity of human resource systems and functions
• Commits to quality service to all who engage with the Office of Human Resources
• Encourages professional development and excellence in employee performance
• Public education or public sector Human Resources experience
• Experience in interest-based bargaining
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Exhibits strength of personal character: high ethics and integrity; objective and fair approach to decision-making; tact, patience, and diplomacy in all actions and communication; expectation for accountability in self and others; and courage to lead effectively and expeditiously in an environment with competing needs and perspectives

Representative Duties

Labor and Employee Relations:

Serve as chief negotiator; coordinate, develop and prepare bargaining strategies for labor negotiations; solicit input from key stakeholders (Board of Trustees, managers, staff etc.); ensure stakeholders are involved and informed about the status of the negotiations; analyze trends and best practices to support successful negotiations; research, write and interpret contract language to achieve the goals set by the Board and Chancellor; and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.

Plan, coordinate and direct employee relations services; provide guidance and advice on performance and conduct issues; administer grievance processes; conduct or direct employment investigations; coordinate employee relations matters with legal counsel and make recommendations to the Chancellor and Board; develop and implement policies and procedures to effectively support and manage academic and classified staff; ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and district policies and procedures; and mediate resolution to workplace conflict. Recruitment (Talent Acquisition)

Manage staff that assist with sourcing, attracting, recruiting and interviewing candidates and employee on-boarding; work with stakeholders to determine current staffing needs and staffing forecasting; develop recruitment (talent acquisition) strategies and hiring plans; perform sourcing to fill open positions and anticipate future needs; plan and conduct recruitment and selection processes; ensure positive candidate experience; ensure fair, consistent, efficient application of recruitment/EEO processes; and use metrics to create reports and identify areas of improvement.

Benefits Administration

Manage staff that administer employee health and welfare benefit programs; evaluate and recommend plan modifications; ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and collective bargaining agreements; and manage staff that administer the District's workers' compensation and reasonable accommodation programs.

EEO and Title IX Compliance; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Manage staff that assist with faculty, staff or student EEO complaints/investigations (discrimination and harassment); evaluate investigation reports, advise individuals and departments on appropriate action(s); serve as the Title IX coordinator; and provide mediation, as needed.

Promote commitment to a climate of diversity, equity and inclusion through interaction with individuals and agencies inside and outside the district including the Board, Chancellor, EEO committee, faculty, staff, students, public and community leaders.

Payroll Administration

Manage staff that provide payroll services; coordinate payroll activities with other departments and external agencies/entities; ensure accuracy and completion of timely payroll processing; oversee administration of authorized and approved payroll deductions for mandatory/voluntary plans, wage garnishments and over/under payments; oversee additional compensation payments; manage and direct collection and reporting of employee mandatory deductions, payments, and adjustments to California retirement systems; monitor compliance with statutory and regulatory changes and collective bargaining agreements and recommend procedural changes as necessary.

HRIS/HR Metrics

Manage and direct the HRIS strategy, testing and development of information systems that support HR business processes; develops and implements the vision for optimizing the use of current systems; and uses HRIS to make data informed recommendations and decisions

Classification and Compensation

Develop and maintain a comprehensive classification plan for positions; conduct or oversee classification and compensation studies; audit positions, recommend new classifications as needed, and allocate positions using established methods of job evaluation; and gather, analyze, and interpret compensation and benefits data.

Budget Administration

Plan, develop, and administer the annual budget; review, analyze, and make recommendations on budget; monitor, control, and authorize expenditures; and maintain appropriate records and documentation according policies and procedures.

Record Retention

Manage staff that maintain human resources/employee records, files, and data required by state and federal laws and regulations; develop appropriate records retention systems and schedules.

Leadership and Supervision

Hire, train, supervise, coach, counsel, discipline, and evaluate staff; promote a culture of quality customer service.

Professional Development

Recommend, plan, design, and implement training sessions for employees throughout the District organizational structure and geographic location as needed; and plan, schedule, and arrange for trainers/facilitators to present appropriate staff development activities and sessions.

Representation Duties

Represent the Human Resources Department at Board of Trustees meetings; provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Chancellor; communicate with other District administrators, staff and contractors to coordinate activities, programs and services; resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information; work cooperatively as a member of the District management staff toward the achievement of its goals and objectives; provide leadership consistent with the mission and function of the District; and lead or participate in District or College committees, initiatives, teams, or ad-hoc groups.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a field or subject area that reasonably relates to the skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the successful completion of the position job duties and responsibilities. (Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service.)

Five years of varied and increasingly responsible human resources management experience, including collective bargaining. Public educational or public sector experience and experience in interest-based bargaining is desired.

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of human resources management, including recruitment, classification, and compensation and collective bargaining in the public sector.

State and federal laws and regulations related to human resources management, collective bargaining and community college administration.

Negotiation techniques and collective bargaining processes, including interest-based bargaining.

Human resources information systems functions.

Wage and hour administration.

Techniques and legal mandates pertaining to recruitment, selection, employee classification, and records management.

Principles of administration, supervision, performance evaluation and training.

Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

Progressive discipline procedures and documentation.

Strategic planning.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and diplomacy.

Ability to:

Provide leadership in human resources areas including recruitment, equal opportunity, Title IX, compensation and benefits, HRIS and data metrics, collective bargaining, grievance and discipline procedures, performance appraisal, and records management.

Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct employer-employee relations programs and activities for academic and classified staff.

Interpret, apply, and explain complex policies and legal requirements.

Provide technical expertise and assistance to District staff regarding assigned functions.

Select, assign, orient, train, supervise, counsel, discipline, and evaluate employee performance of staff.

Plan, negotiate, and implement collective bargaining agreements.

Oversee, use and administer a complex human resources information system.

Ensure the accurate and timely preparation, maintenance and retention of employee files, data, reports, and documentation.

Prepare and present comprehensive written and oral reports and recommendations in a professional and effective manner.

Ensure the integrity of District human resources systems and functions.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others, including people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability backgrounds.

SALARY RANGE$ 208,703.23 - $294,892.19 annually(Placement negotiable; based on experience and qualification)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by October 15, 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:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• A cover letter, six pages or less, succinctly stating to what extent the candidate meets the minimum and desirable qualifications sought for this position. The cover letter should also address:
  • Ability to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities listed in the position description.
  • Specific examples from candidate's background and experience to demonstrate knowledge and expertise necessary for this position.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.
• Current resume not to exceed six (6) pages
• Copy of legible transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment)
• Professional References including names, email addresses, business, and home/cell telephone numbers of a minimum of 8-10 references including:
  • Two (2) supervisors
  • Two (2) administrative peers or equivalent
  • Two (2) direct reports (including classified/support staff members)
  • Two (2) community members or those from external partnerships
  • Two (2) faculty members
  • Preferably, references are to be from current and former institutions. References will not be contacted without the candidate's permission.

CANDIDATE INQUIRIES

The executive search firm, PPL, Inc. has been retained to assist with the search. For confidential inquiries and nominations, please contact:

Pam Walker, Ed.D.
Vice President, PPL, Inc.
(916) 768-8565
pwalker@pplpros.com
or
Jim Riggs, Ed.D.
Vice President, PPL, Inc.
(209) 559-6550
jriggs@pplpros.com

For technical inquiries regarding the application process please contact:

Laci Farris
Director of Human Resources (CC)
Kern Community College District
laci.farris@kccd.edu

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. Kern CCD EEO Plan (Download PDF reader)

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/5073057/vice-chancellor-human-resources. Emails will not be accepted.




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