Full Time – Senior Director, Human Resources

The Blinn College District is searching for a Full Time – Senior
Director, Human Resources at our Brenham Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed
below:

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance/CFO in
overall management of the district’s human resources function. Supports the strategic planning and implementation of human resources
programs to include professional and auxiliary staffing, wage and salary administration, leave administration, performance appraisal
administration, employee relations, and benefits. Recommend and implement legally sound and effective human resources management programs,
policies, and practices.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Create and execute plan for human resources in
alignment with College District core values as adopted by the Board and the College District’s strategic plan. Identify current and future
needs of the College District and align processes and procedures, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, professional and leadership
development, training, evaluation, and retention strategies.
2 Determine the HR training needs throughout the College District and
develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. Implement both ongoing and special interest training programs.
3 Direct
the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of operations of the human resources department, including establishing department
goals and objectives.
4 Direct and monitor employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist
supervisors with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, where needed.
5 Train, supervise, and evaluate HR
staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
6 Work with College District
leadership to forecast needs and develop plans for faculty and staff. Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies and a
screening and selection process for all employees.
7 Work with Academic leadership to ensure that all faculty are highly qualified and
have the appropriate credentials for assignments.
8 Provide a system for new employees to acquire appropriate information, support, and
training necessary for success on the job.
9 Oversee all aspects of employment contract administration.
10 Direct the administration
of the College District’s compensation program, including job descriptions, salary surveys, and position reclassifications.
11 Develop,
implement, administer, and monitor procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires.
12 Oversee the management of the
College District’s leave, health insurance, optional employee benefits, workers’ compensation, and unemployment compensation benefit
programs, including overseeing relationship with insurance vendors and third-party administrators.
13 Take a proactive role in
identifying and responding to complex, highly sensitive issues. Consult, influence, and partner with all levels of management regarding
critical and complex employee relations decisions in the areas of performance management, harassment, business conduct, terminations,
restructuring, policies, guidelines, and best practices. Work collaboratively with College District leadership to ensure preemptive and
effective employee communications.
14 Administer the employee grievance procedure. Direct the investigation, analysis, and
decision-making process regarding personnel problems and/or other related policy issues.
15 Interpret policies and procedures and ensure
support of directors, officers, employees, and other government agencies on employment, recordkeeping, retirement, grievance, and other
personnel matters and procedures.
16 Conduct annual research regarding employee satisfaction, morale, and communications. Monitor
employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews. Implement and oversee effective employee recognition
programs.
17 Ensure that the employee handbook and personnel directory are created, updated annually, and distributed. Implement
procedures to ensure that employees are informed of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them.
18 Provided input in
the development and administration of the human resources budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and
funds are managed wisely.
19 Oversee personnel records management and ensure compliance with the state records management program. May
serve as designated records management officer.
20 Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as
required.
21 Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on HR and management issues to the Board and College District leadership.
Attend regular meetings of the Board.
22 Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and
development in educational and non-educational settings, and adjust plans, policies, and procedures accordingly.
23 Ensure compliance
with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations. Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact
the College District.
24 Build positive relationships across the organization to bring the employee perspective to relevant strategic
human capital initiatives, promote employee satisfaction, and ensure a positive working environment.
25 Supports the mission and goals of
the Chancellor and the College District.

Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or
Certifications

1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2 .Three years of experience in
higher education, human resources, or a related field.

Minimum Competencies

1. Proven leadership,
supervisory and managerial abilities in previous positions and an understanding and commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community
college
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Knowledge and experience in applying federal, state and local
employment law and regulations governing Human Resources.
4. Knowledge of benefit programs.
5. Advanced knowledge and experience in
employee relations.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
7.
Knowledge of work processing and spreadsheet programs and ability to perform interactive computer sessions.
8. Skilled in resolving
conflicts, negotiating resolutions and mediating disputes.
9. Ability to make timely decisions appropriate to the situation,
circumstances and facts at hand and to meet deadlines for assigned reports and projects.
10. Ability to create a team-oriented climate
and build/mend relationships with compassion and sensitivity while demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude.
11. Ability to
interact effectively as a leader or as a member of a team and work collaboratively with others to present information to faculty, academic
and campus leaders or public groups while encouraging and fostering a collegial work environment.
12. Demonstrated proficiency using
Microsoft Office and Windows software, integrated software systems and related instructional technology.
13. Ability to safeguard
sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosures.
14. Ability to travel on a regular basis to all
Blinn campuses (Brenham, Bryan, RELLIS, Schulenburg, Sealy, and Waller).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s
degree
2. Juris Doctorate Degree
3. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional

Preferred
Competencies

1. Ability to translate workforce data into actionable insights to guide strategic decisions.
2. Ability to
analyze benefits, pay, and incentives and identify high-potential employees to make evidence-based decisions to address current and plan for
future needs of the College.
3. Advanced knowledge of the principles, techniques, procedures, and terminology involved in the
recruitment, selection, processing, orientation, and compensation of employees.
4. Skilled in conducting thorough and impartial
workplace investigations.
5. Ability to analyze policy, regulations, and statutes to serve as a key advisor on risk mitigation and policy
adherence.

Special Notes To Applicants

This is a 12 month, benefits-eligible position. Blinn College pays
100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional
coverage can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New
Employee Benefits Guide online https://www.ers.texas.gov/PDFs/nebgs/py26-nebg-he-guide

Yearly leave time includes:

96 hours vacation
40 hours discretionary
16 hours personal
8 hours sick each month.
Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break,
Thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)

Job Type: Full Time

Employment
Type: Exempt

Compensation: Annual Salary

Salary or Wage: DOQ

Grade:
D63

Division: Business and Finance

Department: Human
Resources

Location: Brenham Campus

Target Hire Date: 7/1/2026

The Blinn College
District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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