Executive Director of Human Resources, Berkshire Community College
Posted on July 28, 2025Written by Berkshire Community College
General Description
Berkshire Community College is hiring an Executive Director of Human Resources.
About Berkshire Community College
Berkshire Community College (BCC) has the distinction of being the first community college established in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Hills, our nearly 2,000 students have access to a wide range of career and transfer programs on our newly renovated campus. Occupying a scenic 180-acre property, just minutes from downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, BCC provides students from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with an intimate learning environment, small class sizes, and much opportunity for interaction with faculty. Berkshire County was home to many forward-thinking historic figures including W.E.B. DuBois, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth (Mumbet) Freeman, all of whom were pioneers of social justice. The Berkshires contain both rural and urban elements, combining a beautiful natural environment with world-class museums and other cultural opportunities. Pittsfield and Berkshire County continue to evolve, with immigrants from over 70 countries now calling the Berkshires their home. BCC seeks to recruit diverse employees who embrace, as well as demonstrate, a commitment to diversity and inclusion and whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.
Additional Information
Funding Source: State-funded
Salary: $125,000 – $135,000 per year; full-time; benefited
Area of Assignment: Human Resources
Classification: Non-Unit Professional
Effective Start Date: September 2025
Pursuant to the Clery Act of 1990 a copy of Berkshire Community College’s security report is available on the BCC Website.
BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.
Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to Human Resources, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by visiting the Berkshire Community College Job Board. Those selected as finalists will be required to provide the names, titles, institutions, and business and home phone numbers of three references.
Application review begins on August 8, 2025 and continues until the position is filled.
Essential Job Functions
The Opportunity
Berkshire Community College (BCC) invites applications for the position of Executive Director of Human Resources (EDHR). This is a leadership opportunity for a strategic and collaborative Human Resource (HR) professional passionate about fostering an inclusive, equitable, and engaging workplace culture. As a key member of the President’s Cabinet, the EDHR will serve as a strategic partner across the college community, guiding human resource strategy and operations aligned with BCC’s mission and strategic goals.
Position Summary
The Executive Director of Human Resources will oversee all aspects of human resources at BCC including policy development, recruitment, employee relations, benefits, compliance, labor relations, and professional development. The EDHR will ensure HR operations reflect best practices and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the college. Reporting directly to the President, the EDHR will work closely with academic and administrative leaders, HR staff, and external HR and legal partners within the Massachusetts community college system.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of HR strategies and policies that support BCC’s strategic plan and foster an inclusive, equitable, and growth-oriented workplace culture.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Ensure recruitment and employment practices are inclusive and equitable, with a focus on improving outcomes for historically underrepresented groups. Champion initiatives to advance workforce diversity to better reflect the demographics of our student population.
- Culture, Learning, & Talent Development: Promote a workplace culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and employee development. Implement strategies to retain talent and support employees’ professional growth in alignment with institutional goals.
- Labor & Employee Relations: Foster strong labor relations through proactive engagement with union leadership. Serve as hearing officer for grievances and lead contract interpretation and compliance in collaboration with legal counsel.
- HR Operations & Compliance: Oversee all core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, records management, performance management, training, benefits, and compensation. Lead and support a team of four professionals. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and collective bargaining agreements.
- Organizational Support: Advise leadership on workforce planning, job design, performance management, and restructuring. Provide coaching and HR guidance to managers and offer access to tools and resources that support employee success.
- Data & Systems Management: Leverage HRIS and technology tools to improve HR processes, reporting, and decision-making. Partner with IT to promote efficiency and data-informed practices.
- Investigations & Compliance: Lead internal investigations and collaborate with the Director of Compliance on matters related to Title IX, ADA, and Affirmative Action.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, including experience supervising professional staff.
- Experience in a unionized, public higher education or government environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Experience managing HR functions such as recruitment, performance management, compensation, and benefits.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, labor relations, and collective bargaining processes.
- Proven ability to lead organizational changes and promote employee engagement, learning, and retention.
- Experience using HRIS and applying data to guide HR decision-making.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business, or a related field.
- SHRM or HRCI certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR).
- Demonstrated success fostering a workplace culture that reflects institutional values and supports employee development.
- Familiarity with federal- and Massachusetts-specific employment laws, Title IX, ADA, and Affirmative Action requirements.
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