Director of Employee Relation

Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) is an urban school division in Roanoke, Virginia, serving approximately 14,000 pre-K through 12th-grade students. With a commitment to fostering a student-centered culture, RCPS empowers students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners and contributing members of the community. The division encompasses 17 elementary schools, five middle schools, two high schools, and four program locations, including the Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science & Technology and two Career Technical Education Centers.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly responsible for assisting with the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources function. Reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Participates in the development and administration of an effective retention program; develops and maintains relationships with current employees.
• Supervises Coordinator of Benefits, Benefits Specialist, and front office staff.

• Assists in the hiring process of all personnel, to include screening applications, interviewing, conducting reference checks, recommending candidates for hire, and extending job offers; applies knowledge of teacher licensure requirements, endorsements, and regulations to assist in applicant selection.

• Manages Classified staffing; monitors and evaluates processes and procedures for position control, job postings and advertising, hiring, on-boarding, payroll, benefits, training and development, and personnel management.
• Involved in training new department staff.
• Responsible for employee relations, including conducting investigations, compiling event reports, administering disciplinary actions, scheduling of grievance hearings, and other related activities; assists with Department of Labor and other agency claims.
• Supervises office staff, including delegating responsibilities, problem solving, assisting with performance evaluations, and making employment recommendations.
• Notifies and counsels with employees relative to non-renewal of contracts, terminations, and suspensions.
• Advises management staff on policies and procedures, including progressive discipline procedures, attendance policy, and drug and alcohol policy.
• Develops and administers various human resource plans and procedures for all District personnel, including employee handbook changes and policy recommendations.
• Coordinate information for requests submitted under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, budgets, and systems.
• Attends orientation programs, including New Educator Orientation.
• Processes and monitors unemployment claims and appeals through Virginia Employment Commission (VEC).
• Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of the department in relation to established goals; recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Assists with the maintenance of statistical information and completion of DOE reports and surveys as appropriate.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of, and ability to stay current on, legal and regulatory issues impacting the District, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPPA, ACA, and others. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, phones, printers, and calculators. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong command of the English language, both oral and written. Excellent problem solving skills. Excellent customer relations and interpersonal skills. Team player and ability to work on interdepartmental teams. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, plus databases, applicant tracking systems, and websites.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must possess a Master’s Degree in Human Resources or Educational Leadership. Preferred: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) designation and/or Certified Professional (SHRM-CP); experince in Human Resources and Education Leadership; and Public school based experience.

BENEFITS

Roanoke City Public Schools is committed to a comprehensive employee compensation package that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

RCPS offers great, competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Medical Plans and Vision Plans
• Dental Plans
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Access to the Virginia Retirement System
• 403(b), Non-VRS 457 and Roth Retirement Account Options
• Cancer & Accident Plans

RCPS also offers tuition assistance, referral bonus opportunities, and access to high-quality courses and workshops through high quality professional learning.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is typically performed in an office setting with occasional extended periods of time at computer terminals. Primarily temperature-controlled and clean environment. Travel to off-site schools, City locations, and in-state and out-of-state job fairs is required. Occasional program necessity requires working hours beyond set hours and days. Frequent telephonic and personal contact with Department Heads, Principals, applicants, internal and external organizations at City and State levels, employees, and the general public is required.