Director of Human Resources

Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Supervises: Staff as need
FSLA Status: Exempt, 1.0 FTE (12 month position)

Position Summary:
Plans, implements and directs the District’s Human Resources services; serving as a resource and maintaining staffing to ensure that personnel functions conform to District, state and federal requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and implements human resources management strategic plans.
• Aligns strategic plans with mission statement and strategic goals keeping student outcomes as a top priority.
• Strives for continuous improvement by analyzing data, evaluating systems and timelines, and making necessary recommendations to enhance human resources procedures and strategies.
• Facilitates the creation of District-wide and other collaborative committees and teams to accomplish the strategic goals set forth by the Superintendent and the Governing Board.
• Interprets and administers the Employee Handbook, Policies and Regulations set by the Governing Board.
• Chairs the Classified Tempe Employee Council (CTEC) a functioning council, recognized by the Governing Board and designed for classified staff to have a voice for improvements in working conditions.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with colleges, universities, businesses and municipalities.
• Builds positive and productive relationships with various stakeholders.
• Oversees the recruitment, selection, hiring, transferring, onboarding and orientation processes for all employees hired by the District.
• Trains and advises supervisors and staff on various human resources policies, regulations, procedures and best practices.
• Oversees and maintains personnel files, including accuracy and integrity of the current human resources database system (e.g. iVisions).
• Assists in the oversite of the compensation program and prepares and approves compensation offers.
• Oversees and provides guidance on staff discipline and performance evaluations procedures and practices.
• Defines and measures the effectiveness of various human resources processes.
• Researches and remains current with federal and state laws and human resources management strategies; adheres to and acts as a resources for state and federal employment laws.
• Provides up-to-date turnover statistics to support recruitment strategies.
• Coordinates with the Assistant Superintendent the annual certified staffing process.
• Completes surveys, organizational tables, reports and statistical information.
• Handles and processes all subpoenas, litigation cases, EEOC claims, etc. and provides information accurately and timely.
• Follows the guidelines and retention schedules set down by the Arizona State Library with regards to Human Resources personnel files and committee records.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Administration or similar program of study.
• Five to ten years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions
• Master’s Degree in Human Resources Administration or equivalent experience preferred.
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning and development, employee relations, safety, training and preventative labor relations preferred.
• Human Resources experience in a school district preferred.
• Negotiation skills a plus.

Knowledge Of:

• Engaging in and fostering positive and productive relationships with various stakeholders.
• Making decisions based on analyzing various human resource management data and other metrics.
• Facilitating groups of individuals in committee, negotiations and other collaborative teams.
• Interpreting and administering federal and state laws and district policies and regulations.
• Employment compensation and benefit programs and best practices.
• Understanding current employee recruitment and retention strategies.
• Researching and identifying new human resource management concepts and practices.
• Forecasting trends.
• Applying project management techniques.
• Evaluating programs and processes and seeking continuous improvement.
• Planning and implementing short- and long-range goals.

Skill In:

• Interpersonal relationships, communication, organization, leadership, decision making and problem solving.
• Various Human Resources Information Systems (e.g. iVisions) and the ability to maximize the efficient use of those systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Windows environment including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database management and record keeping.
• High level of skill in customer service.

Applicant Instruction: Please complete the online application found at www.tempeunion.org "Work at TUHSD " link.

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

When duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person