Director of Human Resources

 JOB DESCRIPTION

EDWARDSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #7

Position Title: Director of Human Resources

Department: Administration

Location: Central Office

Reports to: Superintendent

FLSA Class: Exempt

SUMMARY

 Oversees all Personnel matters, employee relations, negotiations, supervision of employees, substitute staff, staff files & reports, labor relations, and staffing. 

DUTIES

• Oversee the hiring process of the District from beginning to end. Recruit, screen and recommend employment of applicants.
• Oversee staffing assignments for all employees
• Assure instructional staff members are properly certified.
• Coordinate all aspects of contract administration and assist with negotiations for all employee organizations.
• Advise supervisors about matters involving discipline, job performance, employee duties and assignments.
• Administer the District’s grievance procedure.
• Consult with and advise administrators and supervisors on contract interpretation and implementation.
• Monitor Personnel policies and record keeping.
• Oversee the District employee performance evaluation process.
• Supervise a substitute service for absent certified staff.
• Authorize salaries and/or wages (in close concert with Business Office).
• Administer provisions of collective bargaining agreements and/or district procedures dealing with staffing, transfers, discipline, leaves, resignations, retirement, benefits, vacations, absences, and supplemental pay.
• Interface with District legal counsel on personnel, contract, and grievance matters
• Coordinate staff development for certified and classified staff.
• Coordinate certified staff workshop credit and movement on the salary schedule.
• Oversee employee leaves, including workman’s compensation leaves, sick leave banks, and accident/injuries.
• Oversee the District employee awards programs. 
• Oversee the effectiveness of student placements in and out-of-district.
• Attend Board meetings and prepare such reports for the Board as the Superintendent may request.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management; Master's Degree preferred 
• At least 10 years of Human Resource Management Experience; School Human Resources experience preferred
• Establishes and maintains effective and courteous work relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, staff, and parents).
• Possesses the ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
• Possesses the ability to communicate to and maintain relationships with volunteers, community members, and outside agencies in an acceptable/courteous manner.