Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources

Job overview

The Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources is an onsite, full-time management position based in Bakersfield, CA, with an annual salary range of $184,432.26 to $260,597.96. This role serves as the chief operational leader for the Kern Community College District Human Resources department, overseeing district-wide HR functions and strategic initiatives. This position exists to provide executive leadership for specialized HR divisions, including talent operations, labor relations, and compliance. The role ensures operational effectiveness and regulatory alignment across the district through a shared-services model, supporting the district's mission by fostering a stable and compliant workforce.

What you'll do

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for District Human Resources divisions including Talent & Workforce Operations, Employee & Labor Relations, EEO/Civil Rights & Title IX Compliance, Leaves, Benefits & Workers' Compensation, and Organizational Development & Training.
• Plan and direct district-wide HR operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Supervise assigned directors, managers, and professional staff.
• Coordinate HR services between District and College offices through a shared-services model.
• Serve as Chief Negotiator for labor relations and collective bargaining.
• Oversee organizational development, talent acquisition, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Manage budget expenditures for assigned programs and represent the department to the Board of Trustees.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Experience

Extensive experience in human resources management, labor relations, and executive leadership within a complex organizational environment.

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

bakersfield ca

kern community college district

human resources

management

executive leadership

labor relations

compliance

higher education

$184k-$260k/yr

no weekends

no on-call

About the employer

Kern Community College District is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.