JOB TITLE
Director of Human Resources
DEPARTMENT
Human Resources
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Full-Time Employee
REPORTS TO
Vice President for Administration
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all human resources functions of the college. This position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating policies and programs related to recruitment, employment, compensation, employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, compliance, and professional development. The Director of Human Resources serves as a trusted advisor to institutional leadership and supports the college’s mission by fostering a positive, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace environment for faculty, staff, and administrators.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Human Resources Leadership and Administration
• Develop, implement, and oversee human resources policies, procedures, and programs that support the college’s mission and strategic goals.
• Provide leadership and supervision to human resources staff and operations.
• Advise senior administrators and supervisors on employment practices, personnel matters, and organizational development.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Evaluate and improve HR systems, workflows, and operational effectiveness.
Recruitment and Employment
• Direct and coordinate recruitment, screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes for faculty, staff, and administrative positions.
• Partner with department leaders to develop effective recruitment strategies and workforce planning initiatives.
• Ensure equitable and inclusive hiring practices that align with institutional values and legal requirements.
• Oversee employment advertising, applicant tracking systems, background checks, and employment documentation.
• Support employee orientation and onboarding initiatives to promote successful integration into the college community.
Employee Relations and Performance Management
• Foster positive employee relations and a collaborative campus work environment.
• Provide guidance and support regarding conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, grievances, and employee concerns.
• Coordinate employee performance evaluation processes and professional development initiatives.
• Assist supervisors in addressing performance management and employee engagement issues.
• Promote programs and practices that support employee wellness, morale, and retention.
Compensation, Benefits, and Compliance
• Administer employee compensation and benefits programs in coordination with institutional leadership and external providers.
• Ensure compliance with Government of Liberia and local employment laws and regulations.
• Monitor and interpret changes in employment legislation and recommend policy updates as needed.
• Coordinate HR-related reporting, audits, and required institutional filings.
• Manage workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and related employment matters.
Training and Organizational Development
• Develop and coordinate employee training and professional development programs.
• Support leadership development initiatives for supervisors and administrators.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through HR programs and campus partnerships.
• Assist in organizational planning, succession planning, and change management efforts.
Teaching & Instruction
• Teach a partial course load (2 courses per semester or equivalent), including lecture, lab, or online instruction.
• Develop course materials, syllabi, assignments, and assessments in line with institutional and departmental standards.
• Maintain scheduled office hours to advise and support students.
Other Duties
• Performs other duties as assigned by Vice President for Administration.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Higher Education Administration, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
Experience
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible human resources experience preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience in human resources preferred.
• Experience in higher education or other mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with recruitment, employee relations, policy administration, and employment law compliance.
Skills
• Strong knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and employment regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with HR information systems, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across departments.
Character
• Preferably be an Evangelical, born-again person with a clear testimony of faith in Christ.
• Indicate God’s leading to service with LICC.
• Attitude of self-sacrificial servant leadership.
• Evidence of cooperative and positive relationship with LICC stakeholders.
Preferred Attributes
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of a private undergraduate college.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee engagement.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust and positive working relationships.
• Strategic thinker with strong administrative and operational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and senior leadership in a collegial academic environment.
ABOUT LICC
Vision Statement: We envision a sustainable school with deep long-term relationships among administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni and global partners.
Mission Statement: We equip people with the knowledge to serve Christ and build their nations.
Core Values: Christ Centeredness, Cultural Engagement, Church Connectedness, Committed Faculty, Comprehensive Biblical Education
Philosophy: Liberia International Christian College (LICC) is a faith-based higher education institution set in the context of a creationist Evangelical Biblical Christian tradition. It is concerned about providing excellent, context-relevant, affordable and diversified wholesome education for transforming the human situation and environment. LICC holds that essential and worthwhile education is on the back of real experience of God through Jesus Christ and the spirituality and lifestyle that spring up from it.
Revised: June 19, 2026