Director of H.R./R.O.E. Services **ANTICIPATED**

Director of Human Resources/Regional Office of Education

Organization: Will County Regional Office of Education

Location: Will County, Illinois (Joliet)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $90,000 - Minimum Salary (pending experience/certification/endorsement)

Reports To: Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools and/or Designee

Position Title: Director of Human Resources/Regional Office of Education Services

Supervisor: Assistant Regional Superintendent (and/or designee)

Status: This is a full time (1.0 FTE) position working with the Will County Regional Office of Education 56 supporting a staff of approximately 35 full-time employees

Job Summary

Candidate will be responsible for the overall delivery of the human resources ROE 56/Lincoln School.

Minimum Qualifications

• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification or supervisory experience in either a human resources department or business department
• Must have an ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with Principal Evaluator Endorsement
• Strength in situational leadership, ethics, problem-solving, strategic thinking
• Previous administrative experience, preferably in personnel management/financial leadership and/or education

Preferred Skills

• General knowledge of the principles of personnel leadership, supervision, organization and administration
• Understanding of Illinois School Code and/or experience in the education field
• Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email, organizing
• Excellent verbal and written communications and strong interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Direct a program of recruitment, screening, selection, employment and onboarding/orientation for all licensed and non-licensed educational, office and support staff in collaboration with department directors
• Works with the Lincoln School Principal and supervises the Lincoln school
• Supervises assigned human resources and personnel staff. Coordinates personnel-related work with department directors, school administrators, and office leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all laws, policies and protocols related to hiring, interviewing, background checks, mandated trainings and licensure/certification
• Stay abreast of new laws, regulations, trends and other topics related to human resources
• Direct a program of personnel administration that addresses salary and benefits, attendance, time off, evaluation/supervision and retirement (IMRF and TRS)
• Maintain complete and accurate records
• Work in collaboration with administrators to create and update job descriptions to ensure that the duties and skill sets are clearly defined, aligned and optimize productivity
• Develop and maintain employee handbook
• Process all aspects of employee information updates (hires, transfers, terminations, etc.)
• Maintain and organize all personnel department documents, including individual personnel files
• Assist with creating and updating all procedural documentation related to hiring, interviewing, background checks, I-9s, employee files and any other reporting as assigned
• Help staff and administration navigate personnel issues that arise and optimistically and creatively problem solve to identify solutions that lead to an emotionally safe, healthy and cohesive work setting
• Assist with audit requests as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Salary: Minimum $90,000 (The salary is regionally competitive and is dependent on experience and level of education. A comprehensive benefits package will be discussed with the selected candidate).

Application Procedure: Individuals interested in applying for this position must complete the online application in its entirety, including a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional letters of reference.

Equal Opportunity Employer Regional Office of Education 56 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community it serves.