Position Goal:
The Director of Human Resources is responsible for providing leadership according to the District’s vision, mission and goals and provides supervision and support for Human Resources and matters related to the schools. The Director of Human Resources will work collaboratively with the Leadership Team to administer methods, programs and procedures to maximize the district strategic plan and goals. The position reports directly to the Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develop and Implement HR Policies:
Create and enforce policies and procedures in line with federal and state regulations as well as district guidelines.
Recruitment and Selection: Oversee the recruitment process for all district positions, ensuring fair and unbiased selection procedures. Also responsible for managing the Student Teacher Program.
Employee Relations: Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures.
Benefits Administration: Oversight of the employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
Performance Management: Develop and implement performance evaluation systems for all staff members, providing guidance and support to supervisors.
Training and Development: Coordinate professional development opportunities for staff to enhance skills and knowledge in their respective roles.
Compensation Management: Oversee salary structures, compensation plans, and salary adjustments in accordance with district budget and policies.
Compliance and Legal Matters: Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Workforce Planning: Develop strategies for attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and qualified workforce to meet the district's needs.
HR Data Management: Maintain accurate records of employee information, including personnel files, attendance records, and performance evaluations.
Conflict Resolution: Mediate disputes and conflicts between employees or between employees and management to promote a positive work environment.
Employee Wellness Programs: Implement initiatives to promote employee wellness, including health and wellness programs, stress management, and work-life balance initiatives.
Safety and Health Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace, including OSHA standards and emergency preparedness.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with district leadership to align HR strategies with the overall goals and objectives of the district, contributing to long-term planning and organizational development.
Combs Education Foundation: Oversee the Combs Educational Foundation as the Executive Director. Provide planning, communication and implementation of Foundation events.
Title IX District Coordinator: Ensures the district's adherence to Title IX regulations, overseeing investigations of complaints related to gender-based discrimination or harassment and implementing policies and procedures to promote a safe and inclusive educational environment for all students and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
? Arizona Administrative Certificate
? Minimum 3 years of successful teaching experience
? Minimum 3 years of school administrator experience
? Minimum 2 years of district administrator experience
? Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, organizational skills, integrity, a strong work ethic, and knowledge of all aspects of K-12 education
? Master’s Degree in Education or related field
? Ph.D. or Ed.D preferred
? Human Resource administrative experience preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to reach with hands and arms, stand, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the District. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to dust and windy conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX , Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 301 E. Combs Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.
J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religión, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las polízas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Director Atlético 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 301 E. Combs Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.