Director of People Development

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of People and Talent, the Director of People Development plays a leadership role in managing the Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement operations. The Director of People Development will oversee the college’s recruitment, selection, and evaluation processes to efficiently and effectively ensure high-quality candidates internally and externally. This key position will promote a learning culture for all employees which focuses on developing and retaining talent for the future at Holyoke Community College.

• Manages the Talent Acquisition Coordinator and the Employee Engagement/ Training Specialist roles. 
• Coordinates and maintains performance evaluations for the Non-Unit Professionals and American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC).
• Provides support in the design, development, and implementation of the talent review process at Holyoke Community College. 
• Participate in the People and Talent office’s strategic planning efforts in creating an assessment tool that evaluates the strengths and opportunities of employees.    
• Serves as a business partner with hiring managers to develop effective sourcing and recruitment strategies. 
• Develop, initiate, and maintain effective workshops that support the college’s employee retention. 
• Directs the Talent Acquisition Coordinator on exit interviews when employees resign. 
• In collaboration with the Employee and Engagement Specialist, the Director of People Development will conduct presentations and soft skills training for employee development. 
• Promotes a development culture around employee engagement and talent development. 
• Identifies employees' skills gaps and creates training programs to close those gaps. 
• Develop and deliver training workshops on topics such as cultural competence, emotional intelligence, and team dynamics. 
• Work with the learning and development team to create growth and development opportunities that support employee career paths.
• Performs special tasks as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of People and Talent. 
• Facilitate and organize training sessions with search committees to ensure adherence to diversity requirements and maintain prompt and effective communication during the entire process.   
• Collaborate with external and internal organizations and community partners to develop partnerships that support the college’s recruitment efforts. 
• Collaborate with the People and Analytics to create talent profiles and data to support the needs and growth of employee development skills. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED:

• Master’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources function. 
• Experience designing, developing, implementing or supporting organizational-wide talent management programs that contribute to performance management, talent development, coaching, succession planning, data analytics, and relationship management. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft and other Human Resources software.
• Ability to multitask and work independently on projects. 
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group and population. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:   We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated below, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience working in higher education is a plus.
• Bilingual.

Full-time, Non-Unit Professional position

Salary Range:  $85,599.66 - $92,655.79/year  (Grade 7) plus a comprehensive State benefits package

Hours:  37.5 hrs./week

Funding Source:  State

- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa. 
 - Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.