Deadline: April 2, 2024
District/Organization: SAGINAW TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Position/Type: Central Office – 1st Line Admin, full time
Salary: $105,543-$123,134 commensurate with experience

Position Details

Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations (REPOSTED)
Board of Education – Central Office
Saginaw Township Community Schools
Saginaw, Michigan

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply ONLINE on or before 12:00 PM, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 .
You may apply until the job is filled. This position will remain posted until filled.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Saginaw Township Community Schools are located in a multi-cultural and vibrant community in mid-Michigan. We are proud to have ‘National School to Watch’ and ‘Blue Ribbon Award’ winning schools.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Saginaw Township Community Schools is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations to join our school district. As the Director of HR & Labor Relations, you will serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources management, including recruitment, employee relations, policy development, and compliance. This is a critical leadership role that will contribute to the success and well-being of our educational community.

GENERAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

• Oversee and execute all Human Resources functions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, assignment, scheduling, attendance, compensation, training, legal compliance, labor negotiations, labor contract administration, employee discipline, policy development, and budgeting.
• Responsible for managing the open enrollment process, Schools of Choice, student residency requirements and student discipline.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelors in Business Administration or other related fields, with consideration for experience in HR and Labor Relations in lieu of college education.
• Master Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, Management, Education Leadership or a Law degree, highly desirable.
• The position requires a minimum of three years of successful employment experience in managing human resources/labor relations.
• Work with a large employer and/or in public education, highly desirable.
• Significant experience as the chief spokesperson for collective bargaining negotiations, highly desirable.
• Experience with the “Interest Based Bargaining” model, highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvement strategies, including technology efficiencies.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manages an effective and efficient human resources department; maintains personnel files for all district staff.
• Assumes responsibility for recruitment, selection, appointment, and assignment of competent and qualified personnel.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of district personnel policies, rules and administrative regulations including employee in-service.
• Attends all meetings of the Board of Education and prepares reports requested by the Superintendent of Schools for Board action and/or information.
• Serves as the lead representative of the Board of Education in all contract negotiations and contract administration.
• Determines appropriate compensation level for each employee.
• Provides accurate information in the preparation of the annual budget as it relates to staffing.
• Serves as the district’s Title IX Coordinator.
• Acts as compliance officer for the district.
• Oversees annual safe schools training for all staff.
• Administers district’s worker’s compensation and unemployment programs.
• Coordinates student teacher placements in schools.
• Assumes responsibility for the operation and supervision of the open enrollment program in elementary schools.
• Assumes responsibility for the operation and supervision of the schools of choice program in district schools.
• Consults with principals and department heads in planning and anticipating personnel needs.
• Assists with/or evaluates personnel and makes recommendations to the Superintendent on the appropriate status of employees.
• Develops job descriptions for new staff positions and coordinates the periodic revisions of existing job descriptions to maintain accuracy.
• Develops and implements district personnel policies, rules and administrative regulations.
• Plans and provides training for staff in the areas of human resources management, labor relations, legal compliance, and other related topics.
• Provides interpretation of labor contract language for administrators.
• Develops and maintains appropriate performance evaluation plans for all levels of staff.
• Oversees substitute teacher program through a third party, as well as direct hires.
• Assists principals with student disciplinary issues that may involve suspension or expulsion.
• Chairs the Superintendent Level Hearing Committee, which meets once a week during the school year, to collaboratively decide appropriate discipline for more serious violations of student code of conduct.
• Supervises the district’s school nurse and school nurse program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Daily, in-person attendance required
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to use sound judgment, tact and courtesy in a variety of situations
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Prolonged use of computer
• Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending and kneeling and possible occasional lifting or pushing of up to 25 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Work will be accomplished primarily in an office setting within the district’s Central Office.

COMPENSATION :

• 2023-2024 salary range $105,543 – $123,134; commensurate with experience
• Full year-round calendar
• Benefits package includes vacation, sick days, personal business days and 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision benefits available
• Following successful completion of initial one-year contract, successive contracts are two-year rolling contracts.

Pursuant to Public Act 68 of 1993 and Public Act 83 of 1995, selected new employees shall submit to fingerprints and a criminal background check at the employee’s expense.
It is the policy of STCS that the district will not discriminate against any person based on sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation), race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, disability, handicap or age in its programs, services or activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations, STCS, PO Box 6278, 3465 N. Center Rd, Saginaw, MI 48608. Phone 989-797-1800. www.stcs.org

E-mail: jkemmend@stcs.org