Coordinator of Human Resources

• Assist in the management of the daily department operations in Human Resources – including, but not limited to, attendance and daily work schedule.

• Promote and plan the district application, recruitment, selection, and retention program. Determine employment eligibility.

• Oversee the substitute system.

• Plan, evaluate, and administer equal employment opportunity provisions, and work cooperatively with others to ensure compliance with federal and state personnel laws and regulations.

• Provide training and in-service to employees and supervisors as appropriate.

• Assist in the daily management of the HR/Technology applications, including the applicant tracking system, Winocular, Eduphoria Strive, E-Separations, Internal Jobs, and the department website.

• Assist in planning and attending job fairs.

• Use management practices that promote collegially, teamwork, and collaborative decision making among staff members.

• Provide for an effective two-way communication channel with staff, District employees and community.

• Ensure that personnel operations contribute to the attainment of District goals and objectives.

• Ensure that the employee handbook is created, updated annually, and distributed.

• Assist in evaluating job performance of department staff to ensure effectiveness.

• Monitor the maintenance of personnel records as required by the Texas Education Agency and Board policies and prepare necessary reports.

• Administer and oversee the orientation program for new employees within Human Resources.

• Collect survey data from other school districts and provide related district data to other educational organizations, as necessary.

• Manage the District’s unemployment compensation claims.

• Assist in the development of revisions to the Department’s contribution to the District Improvement Plan. Facilitate frequent evaluations of the Department’s progress toward achieving Goal 3 of the District Improvement Plan.

• Develop and maintain employee job descriptions.

• Serve as a liaison between the Human Resources Department and the Auxiliary departments.

• Work cooperatively with principals, departments, and staff.

• Use information and insights provided through assessment instruments, the District appraisal process, evaluative feedback from line supervisors, and professional development programs to improve performance.

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of human resource rules, regulations, and practices.

• Articulate the District’s mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.

• Demonstrate awareness of District/community needs and assist in initiating activities to meet those identified needs.

• Maintain confidentiality of information.

• Regular attendance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree
• Administrator certificate
• Instructional Leadership Training (ILT) or Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL)
• District approved teacher appraisal system

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge in the selection, training, and supervision of personnel
• Effective communication skills for dealing with applicants, staff, and public
• Ability to exercise judgment in decision making
• Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and employee communications programs
• Knowledge of school employment law and hearing procedures
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in supervising and evaluating the performance of Human Resources office staff

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.