Director of Human Resources

About this role

Bermuda College is the island's public post-secondary institution, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Guided by its Strategic Plan 2025-2030, Innovate, Inspire, Impact, the College is strengthening institutional excellence, employee development and its capacity to respond to Bermuda's changing educational and workforce needs.

The College is seeking an experienced HR leader to fill the post of Director of Human Resources. The successful applicant shall serve as a strategic partner to the President and senior leadership team. Reporting to the President, the Director will lead the Human Resources and Development Department and reposition it as a modern, proactive and people-centred function that supports faculty, staff and the College's long-term development.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the President and senior leadership on all people matters and align HR strategy, policy and practice with the Strategic Plan.
• Lead workforce planning, talent management, leadership development and succession planning across faculty and support staff.
• Strengthen employee engagement, trust and a culture of performance, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Assess departmental operations, set clear service and performance standards and lead, coach and develop the HR team.
• Advance performance management (EPCR) and professional development so that development needs translate into practical plans.
• Champion HR technology, streamline manual processes and use workforce data and reporting to inform institutional decisions.
• Provide strategic advice on employee and labour relations, support collective bargaining with the Bermuda Public Services Union and administer the collective agreement.
• Ensure compliance with Bermuda employment legislation, College policy and NECHE accreditation standards and strengthen HR governance and risk management.
• Manage the departmental budget and serve on College committees, including Occupational Health and Safety.
• Qualifications and Experience
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organisational Development or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree combined with a senior professional designation such as CPHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP or CIPD Level 7.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Experience managing and developing teams of experienced and junior staff
• Demonstrated experience in a unionised environment, including collective bargaining and the administration of collective agreements.
• Prior HR experience within higher education is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of all relevant legislation is essential
• Proven experience leading HR technology implementations and process improvement initiatives.
• The Successful Candidate Will Bring
• Credibility and presence with faculty, staff and executive leadership.
• Sound, fair judgement in sensitive employee relations matters and a high degree of discretion.
• A collaborative, service-focused leadership style with the ability to lead change and build a high-performing team.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

How to Apply

Performance Solutions Limited is managing this search on behalf of the Bermuda College. Please submit a cover letter and CV in confidence and direct any questions to Kelly Francis at kelly_francis@psolutions.bm or 441-232-5270.