Director, Employee Relations

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Director, Employee Relations Status Regular Full Time/Part Time Full-time Location Jamestown Campus Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Director of Employee Relations is the College's primary advisor on employee relations and workplace culture. This strategic leader partners with managers and employees to foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing work environment through employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, workplace investigations, policy guidance, and leadership coaching. As a member of the HR Leadership Team, the Director advances employee engagement, supports organizational effectiveness, and ensures fair, consistent, and compliant employment practices.

Min Salary $77,811.75 Mid Salary $87,538.22- We offer a competitive salary package that will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications related to the job. Compensation will be commensurate with your level of experience. Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field

Education Preferred

• PHR /SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)/SHRM certification is a plus but not required.

Experience Required

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in employee relations, human resources, labor relations, organizational development, or a closely related field.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Experience interpreting and applying employment laws, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Experience advising managers and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, and workplace conduct matters.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems.

Experience Preferred

• Prefer experience in higher education, including employee relations experience involving academic faculty.

KSA Required

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations, trends, and changes related to human resources in the public sector.
• Ability to handle difficult employment issues in a highly professional and expeditious manner.
• Skilled in writing clearly and concisely, including presenting technical analyses and agreements with precision.
• Ability to diffuse stressful situations in a constructive manner.
• Ability to lead with both a decisive and consultative style, foster open communications, and proactively build positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, and diverse constituencies.
• Ability to build strong working relationships, instilling trust and confidence in colleagues at all levels.
• Self-motivated and able to meet critical deadlines; flexible at setting and revising priorities while managing multiple projects.
• Exceptional presentation, facilitation, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Strong conceptual, strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment; high level organization skills.
• Experienced mediator with well-developed conflict resolution skills who can handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines related to affirmative action, disabilities, EEO, and civil rights.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in workplace policies and practices.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Ability to use good judgment and knowledge of legal requirements/ college policies as needed.
• Strong skills in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word are essential.
• Knowledge of /ability to obtain knowledge of the NC Community College System policies and procedures as related to employment.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements

• Must pass a background check.
• The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter:
• Ethics
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
• Other training may be required as determined applicable.

Physical Demands

Physical Activity: Primarily sitting

Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
Lifting: <=20lbs. Posting Type Staff

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-080-REG Open Date 06/29/2026 Close Date 07/29/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

• Do you have strong communication, leadership, organizational, and analytical skills and demonstrate the ability to solve problems?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience guiding supervisors and management in employee relations issues?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have 7+ years of experience in employee relations?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other
• License/Certification