Manager of People and Culture

Position Information

Posting Number: 260003

Job Title:

Manager of People and Culture

Department:
Lane Community College

Location:

Main Campus

Classification:
Management

Position Type:
Management

Anticipated

Start Date:

Upon Hire

Salary/Wage Range:
Starting Salary Range $94,871 - $106,717 Annual (Management Salary Grade 21)
Full salary range is $94,871 to $140,432. New employees cannot be placed higher than $106,717 due to internal equity.

The Manager of People and Culture is a key leadership role within the Human Resources department, responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive, and high‑performing organizational culture that supports the mission and strategic goals of the community college. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this position plays a critical role in organizational development, talent acquisition and retention, and overall HR strategic initiatives, drawing on deep acumen in organizational development and a focus on business outcomes.

• Organizational Development & Culture (Heavy Focus)
  • Leads the design, development, and implementation of comprehensive organizational development strategies and programs.
  • Develops and promotes a positive and inclusive organizational culture.
  • Identifies and addresses organizational effectiveness challenges.
  • Facilitates workshops, training sessions, and group interventions.
  • Partners with college leadership to assess needs and develop interventions.
  • Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Talent Acquisition (Supervision)
  • Supervises, mentors, and evaluates the recruiting team.
  • Oversees full‑life cycle recruitment.
  • Develops innovative recruitment strategies.
  • Ensures compliance with employment laws.
• Classification & Compensation
  • Develops, implements, and administers competitive and equitable classification and compensation programs.
  • Conducts job analysis and market pricing.
  • Manages salary surveys and analyzes data.
  • Provides expert guidance on classification and compensation matters.
  • Ensures compliance with wage and hour laws.
• HR Leadership & Strategic Support
  • Assists the Vice President in developing HR strategic plans.
  • MAY serve as HR Administrator in Charge in the absence of the VP.
  • Provides expert consultation on HR matters.
  • Contributes to the HR department budget.
  • Stays current with best practices.
  • Ensures implementation of affirmative action and equal employment policies.
  • Maintains confidentiality per FERPA standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills.
• Maintain respectful communication regardless of protected characteristics.
• Actively assist with ADA compliance.
• Mentor and role‑model cultural competency for people with disabilities.

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, focusing on organizational development and talent acquisition.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Expertise in classification and compensation principles.
• Experience leading organizational development initiatives.
• Experience leading HR initiatives with positive business outcomes.

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Experience in an HR Business Partner model.
• HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM‑SCP, ODCP).
• Experience in a community college or higher education setting.

• Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
• Resume – Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.
• Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications.
• Transcripts – Unofficial transcripts must be provided at the time of application.

For veterans: DD214 / DD215 / letter of disability may be faxed, e‑mailed or mailed to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Jillian Deneault, deneaultj, Fax: 541‑463‑3970.

Additional documents and letters of reference are not accepted.

• For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541‑463‑5586.

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