What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Human Resource Officer position at Butler Community College?
Posting Information
Butler Community College is an equal opportunity employer
Posting Information
Position Title
Chief Human Resource Officer
Job Duties
The Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) functions as the human resources officer reporting to the College President. This position provides vision and leadership for the human resources department to include talent acquisition; onboarding; compensation and classification, benefits; payroll; human resources information systems; professional and organizational development; and employee and labor relations. The CHRO is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and application of policies related to human resources administration, and provides expertise to the College in technical areas of law and regulations regarding employment practices.
This is an administrative position and is a member of the President’s Cabinet, and Executive Council and contributes to the College’s operational and strategic priorities.
Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:
This is an administrative position and is a member of the President’s Cabinet, and Executive Council and contributes to the College’s operational and strategic priorities.
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)
Commensurate with education and experience.
Open Date
11/06/2025
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.
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.