Chief Human Resources Officer

Posting Information

Butler Community College is an equal opportunity employer

Posting Information

Position Title Chief Human Resources Officer Job Duties

Butler Community College is seeking a Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

Reporting directly to the College President, the Chief Human Resources Officer serves as the institution's senior human resources leader and provides strategic vision and leadership for all HR functions. These include talent acquisition and onboarding; compensation and classification; benefits administration; payroll; human resources information systems; professional and organizational development; and employee and labor relations.

The CHRO is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive human resources policies and practices, while ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. This role serves as a trusted advisor to college leadership, providing expert guidance on HR strategy, employment practices, and regulatory matters.

As an administrative appointment, the CHRO is a member of the President's Cabinet and Executive Council and plays a key role in advancing the College's operational effectiveness and long-term strategic goals.

Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:

• 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)

Campus Locations El Dorado Nature of Position Full Time If Part Time, list Working Hours Salary (Commensurate with education and experience) Salary range is $85,000 - $140,000 DOQ Open Date 04/22/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary

Qualifications

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.

Qualifications

Required knowledge and skills

A. Proficiency in the practical application of laws and regulations governing employment practices.

B. Proficient knowledge of wage and salary classification systems, and skill in the application of such systems.

C. Proficient knowledge of human resources enterprise information systems.

D. Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

E. Proficient knowledge of policy development as it relates to human resources and payroll.

Required experience

A. Minimum of 7 years human resources experience that includes supervisory and leadership responsibilities.

B. Experience in higher education preferred.

C. Collective bargaining experience preferred.

Required educational background

A. Bachelor's degree required in Human Resources Management or related area.

B. Master's and/or terminal degree preferred.

C. Recognized human resources certification is preferred.

Supplemental Questions

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

Applicant Document

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Transcripts (2)
• Reference Contact Information