Executive Director of Human Resources

The Executive Director of Human Resources is responsible for developing policies and procedures that adequately address the needs of the College and its employees, while helping to maintain a positive working environment that both attracts and retains effective performers.

Beacon College, in Leesburg, Florida, invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director of Human Resources. The College seeks a visionary, strategic, and experienced human resource leader to join a unique liberal arts and sciences institution committed to the belief that given the right environment, support, and tools, all students can succeed. This key leadership position functions as the chief human resources representative of the College and is a member of the President’s Senior Staff. The Executive Director is responsible for developing policies and procedures that adequately address the needs of the College and its employees, while helping to maintain a positive working environment that both attracts and retains effective performers. The Executive Director reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

In its search for a new Executive Director of Human Resources, the Beacon community is intent upon attracting an experienced HR professional who is accountable for the direct administration of human resource services for the College and will play a critical role in the continued development of the HR operations.

The Position
The Executive Director of Human Resources will assume leadership at a time of institutional growth and financial stability. Beacon College seeks a dynamic Executive Director to provide guidance regarding workforce trends, potential risks, and the human resource implications of strategic decisions. The Director serves as the senior leader responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing employee-focused initiatives and projects that support the college’s culture of care, institutional effectiveness, and transformative change. The Executive Director is responsible for developing and articulating a clear vision for talent management that supports the college’s academic and administrative objectives.

Qualifications
Essential qualifications include:

• A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in a business discipline and a minimum of eight years of progressive experience in human resources and risk management.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal and State safety and health laws/standards, employment law, and other Federal and State laws related to human resources and risk management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of Beacon College employees, prospective employees, and other individuals both inside and outside of the College.
• The ability to responsibly handle a variety of confidential information is critical.

Preferred qualifications include: Experience on a college or university campus, particularly with knowledge of Title IX administration requirements.

Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000

How to Apply
The search process is one of strictest confidentiality. Nominations, applications, and inquiries may be sent in complete confidence to hrsearch@beaconcollege.edu.
For more information about the position, institution, qualifications, and application process, please download and review the full position profile.

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Although the position is open until filled, applications received by Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, will be assured full consideration. The expected start date for the position is Oct. 14, 2024.

Beacon College seeks qualified and diverse candidates with multicultural experience including members of protected class groups. Beacon College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.