Chief Human Resources Officer

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Butler Community College is an equal opportunity employer.

Chief Human Resources Officer

Butler Community College is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer. The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) functions as the human resources officer reporting to the College President. This position provides vision and leadership for the human resources department to include talent acquisition; onboarding; compensation and classification, benefits; payroll; human resources information systems; professional and organizational development; and employee and labor relations.

The CHRO is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and application of policies related to human resources administration, and provides expertise to the College in technical areas of law and regulations regarding employment practices. This is an administrative position and is a member of the President’s Cabinet, and Executive Council and contributes to the College’s operational and strategic priorities.

• Generous employer contribution toward health/dental insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid LTD insurance
• KPERS retirement
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, professional and holidays – including time off during spring break and winter break)
• Butler tuition exemption (self and immediate family)
• Supplemental insurance coverages (employee paid)

Full Time

Starting at $85,000 with credit for applicable HR leadership experience.

01/21/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

The applicant may be requested to authorize the College to procure a consumer report(s) for employment purposes.

We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status.

The applicant may be requested to authorize the College to procure a consumer report(s) for employment purposes.

We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status.

Required knowledge and skills

• Proficiency in the practical application of laws and regulations governing employment practices.
• Proficient knowledge of wage and salary classification systems, and skill in the application of such systems.
• Proficient knowledge of human resources enterprise information systems.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Proficient knowledge of policy development as it relates to human resources and payroll.

Required experience

• Minimum of 7 years human resources experience that includes supervisory and leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Collective bargaining experience preferred.

Required educational background

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources Management or related area.
• Master’s and/or terminal degree preferred.
• Recognized human resources certification is preferred.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Butler Community College website
  • Personal Referral
  • Online site
  • Print advertisement
  • Other
• * How many years of experience do you have in a human resources leadership role?
  • 0-3 years experience
  • 4-6 years experience
  • 7+ years experience
• * How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
  • no experience working in higher education
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • more than 3 years
• * Do you have experience working with collective bargaining processes?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your highest level of education?
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Masters's degree
  • Ph.D or Ed.D