Director of Human Resources

Human Resources Director

Lead human resource functions in the district including a focus on recruitment, hiring, retention and engagement, employee wellness, compliance training, developing and maintaining HRIS, teaching licensure and certification.

Job Summary:

• Lead district recruitment efforts, effectively communicating the benefits of joining the district using online tools, job fairs and by establishing relationships with universities and professional organizations
• Administer equal employment opportunity programs and effective diversity recruitment initiatives
• Coordinate and implement orientation and onboarding processes
• Track staff learning and development through traditional salary lane change movement and internal programs such as mentoring and internal university
• Research and evaluate techniques to assess and improve employee engagement and retention efforts
• Develop and administer employee rewards, recognition, and wellbeing programs
• Meet with staff regularly to determine and understand needs, provide resources that help them fulfill their potential, and help cultivate a culture that values work-life integration
• Oversee job description maintenance, licensure requirements and position reviews
• Participate in the administration of district's compensation and benefits programs
• Assist with transition processes to ensure compliance with procedures, policies, contracts, and legislation
• Implement inclusive and equitable policies and practices that meet the needs of a diverse workforce
• Assist in developing reports to the Board of Education regarding employment decisions
• Manage FMLA and other types of leaves in accordance with the bargaining contracts, IL School Code, state and federal regulations
• Implement and maintain Human Resource Information Systems
• Apply analysis tools and human resource data, including strengths, weaknesses, and trends to determine and develop departmental and organizational strategies
• Provide overall implementation and oversight to guest teachers and temporary staff, including recruitment, selection, and scheduling
• Assist in preparing Board of Education policy recommendations and revisions
• Responsible for coordination of state reporting
• Participates in committees as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Qualifications:

• Qualifications as set by the Board of Education and the School Code
• A minimum of five years of experience in Human Resources
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Working Conditions:

12-Month Position, with benefits. Reports to Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 - Dependent upon experience

Application Procedure: Apply online

Selection Procedure: Assistant Superintendent HR to review applications and will notify if interested.