Human Resources Director

Job Title: Human Resources Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Status: Full Time

Responsibility Level: Non-Supervisory

Department Name: Human Resources

Reports to: Deputy Superintendent

Position Qualifications

Individual must be able to work well under pressure. Must have the ability to organize and set appropriate priorities to meet deadlines. Able to work as part of a highly functioning team. Ability to interpret data collected and make appropriate and meaningful recommendations as required.

Job Specifications and Requirements

· Experience working with federal and state education and employment laws and other state rules and regulations governing employment, civil rights laws and school finance is required

· Previous experience in Human Resources is an advantage but not a requirement

· Candidate must be familiar with human resources management including compensation and benefits

· Must possess skills related to problem-solving, planning, supervising, organizing, and scheduling

· Must have the ability to handle highly sensitive personnel matters in a timely and professional manner

· Candidate must have interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with people varying levels of socio-economic and educational backgrounds

· Be organized

· Have good verbal and written language skills

· Be detail-oriented and committed to accurate record-keeping

· Follow and give directions

· Use sound judgment in decision-making

· Be fair-minded and maintain confidentiality

· Candidate must possess competent computer skills in Microsoft Office

Certifications and Licenses

Skills and Abilities

· Strong writing proficiency in conjunction with excellent time management capability

· Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and related software

· Sound interpersonal and team coordination skills with demonstrated ability to listen and evaluate opinions, suggestions and recommendations of others

Position Summary

The Human Resources Director will oversee pre-employment and employment issues and activities. Administers a wide variety of personnel policies, processes, and employment to conform to District policies, relevant laws, contracts, and agreements.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Coordinates the recruitment process to maintain a highly qualified staff

· Maintains employee manual, electronic documents, files and records (background information, personnel files, vacancy listings, applicant tracking, HR website, Websmart etc.)

· Recommends policies, procedures, and/or activities for the purpose of providing direction for meeting the district’s goals and objectives

· Investigates grievances and/or complaints from employees (e.g., sexual harassment, pay disputes, etc.) to reach resolutions that provide for a healthy working environment

· Serves as system coordinator and complaints officer for all employment discrimination issues, complaints and training programs and respond to alleged Office of Civil Rights (OCR) violations and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC) complaints

· Schedule all training as required by the Employee Manual

· Monitor personnel injuries, worker’s compensation, and unemployment

· Participates in meetings, workshops, job fairs and seminars to convey and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out HR responsibilities and to keep the district informed of legal and risk management issues

· Maintain and review current job descriptions for accuracy and consistency with grant requirements if needed

· Counsel with employees regarding various employment issues as needed

· Develop, implement, and maintain current applications and employment procedures including but not limited to the development of forms, notices, procedures, and contracts

· Monitor and maintain employee evaluation documents

· Assure that all employees are fingerprinted for criminal background reports and maintain records of background checks

· Conduct new staff orientations

· Submit accurately and timely personnel reports to regulatory agencies

· Maintain correspondence with all benefits providers

Minor Job Duties and Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and other equipment utilized by this position. The person in this position frequently communicates with students, teachers, and administrators must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Light to moderate lifting is required. Regular, predictable attendance is required. The noise level is low.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person