Director of Human Resources

Position Title:     Director of Human Resources

Department:       Human Resources

Reports To:         Superintendent

FLSA Status:        Exempt

SUMMARY: 

Under limited direction, works with schools and divisions across the district to ensure that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently; implements and applies personnel policies for all employees of the School District, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations; assists and directs all human resource functions, including but not limited to employee recruitment and selection, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation and classification, employee relations and related functions; and serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Senior Staff.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Master’s Degree required with a concentration in human resources, school administration, or related field.  Minimum of five years of experience in human resources leadership or school administration.  Must have demonstrated skills in leadership, organization, administration, and public relations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Oversees the operation of the Department of Human Resources in such a way as to enhance the morale of school district personnel, promotes the overall efficiency of school personnel, and maximizes the educational opportunities and benefits available to each individual child.
• Ensures implementation of strategic recruitment and staffing plan for all levels and classifications of employees.
• Recommends to the Superintendent employee promotions, transfers, reassignments, leaves of absence and terminations.
• Provides leadership for managers and supervisors in human relations skills, conflict resolution, sexual harassment issues, drug awareness and human diversity issues, and other issues pertaining to employee management.
• Oversees a system for personnel record-keeping, processing of new employees and preparation of contracts for all personnel.
• Serves as the District Superintendent’s designee for grievances.
• Implements the policies of the Board of Education, and appropriate administrative regulations, at the District level.
• Provides leadership to ensure that initiatives related to administration are results-oriented and aligned with the District’s purpose and strategic goals.
• Coordinates the district’s long-range strategic planning team for growth and development, school renewal planning, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Work with Chief Financial Officer for annual school and district enrollment forecasts and determines school allocations.
• Advises school and district administration on personnel matters.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with various groups such as administrators, teachers and staff, Board Members, State Department of Education personnel, personnel of other school districts and attorneys.
• Communicate with the District’s public relations program to keep the public informed of the activities, needs and successes of the schools.
• Verifies all termination procedures and documentations.
• Supervises employees to resolve complaints and other personnel matters in accordance with state and district policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Develops and ensures compliance with administrative regulations.
• Assist the school board in compliance with federal, state, and school board policies and procedures.
• Ensures appropriate staffing in relation to student population growth, long-range and short-range personnel needs.
• Identifies and seeks solutions for problems on all administrative matters and when appropriate bring to the attention of the superintendent and/or designee.
• Attends training seminars and conferences, and conducts research to stay current in trends in human resources and educational administration.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Manages and directly supervises certified and classified staff in the Department of Human Resources. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 

EVALUATION: 

Performance of this job evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

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

Salary : $84,000 - $108,250