Director of Human Resources

Director of Talent Management

Under the supervision and direction of the Chief of Schools, the Director of Talent Management will
serve as a member of the AZACS Executive Leadership team and is responsible for aligning all business operations to the school's strategic goals and mitigating risk for the organization. Candidates must be experienced in school human relations, department budget preparation, payroll, benefits, grants, insurance, and related human resources school operations.

Supervises:
● Talent Management Team, including HR Generalist, Coordinator, and Assistants

Duties:
● Oversee all aspects of HR operations within AZACS as the charter network expands, including
employee relations, employee training (pertaining to employment functions), talent acquisition,
benefits administration, payroll operations, legal compliance related to employment practices,
and other traditional HR functions
● Advise Executive Leadership on HR performance, risks, needs, and capabilities, ensuring that
these stakeholders are informed ahead of any foreseeable occurrences or initiatives
● Work with outside counsel to develop and implement legal compliance initiatives related to
employment programs and practices
● Oversee the organization’s relationship with all outside vendors and regulatory agencies related
to employment practices, including benefits brokers, payroll, time management, and other
providers, regulatory agencies, and staffing vendors
● Provide day-to-day direction and leadership for the talent management team, disseminating
information to the Chief of Schools as needed, and ensuring talent management initiatives are
completed on time and consistent with objectives
● Create salary recommendations and create staff employment agreements
● Review and update the staff handbook, revising policy initiatives, and communicate relevant
updates 
● Develop performance management goals of the HR team, ensuring that team members are able
to perform their roles appropriately and are able to serve as a trusted adviser/consultant to the
organization’s leadership
● Maintain visibility and confidentiality of all sensitive HR issues, including talent acquisition
concerns and employee relations risks, providing direction to staff to ensure the timely and
appropriate resolution of the issues

● Manage onboarding and separation processes
● Manage the Talent Management team to administer and communicate with the organization's HR
initiatives, projects, performance, and other related communications
● Assist with developing staffing models to ensure effective and efficient operations
● Maintain awareness of the organization’s employment-related policies and practices, including
those related to industrial safety
● Support and/or lead the administration of employee benefit plans, including 401(K), FSA, and
COBRA coverage
● Review healthcare benefits and ensure communication with AZACS staff for open enrollment
and qualifying life events 
● Serve as the Title IX Coordinator
● Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
● 5 years of HR management experience, preferably in a traditional public or charter school
● HR Certification preferred (SHRM-CP,  PHR, or equivalent)
● Maintain a valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card
● Bachelor’s Degree in HR

Benefits:
● Competitive pay based on experience  
● $1,000 in annual professional development reimbursement
● Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical
care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet
insurance
● Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
● Paid Time Off (128 hours)
● Paid federal holidays, and school breaks (fall, winter, spring, and summer)
● Eligible to participate in our 401 (k) (traditional or Roth) with company match

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class require:  stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping,
feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Light Work:  
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a
negligible amount of force is constantly to move objects. 

Working Conditions:  
Work is routinely performed in an indoor and outdoor classroom setting.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the
provisions of benefits and services to students.

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