Director of Human Resources

Director Of Human Resources

Waconia Public Schools—ISD 110 is seeking candidates for the position of Director of Human Resources. The position is available beginning October 26, 2026, but the start date is negotiable. Waconia Public Schools is a growing school district located in the western suburbs of Minneapolis. The district serves approximately 4,000 students from the communities of Waconia, Victoria, Minnetrista, Saint Bonifacius, and New Germany. District facilities include an educational services and enrichment center, an area learning center, three elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Director of Human Resources is responsible for providing leadership for all school district personnel functions including recruiting, staffing, hiring, counseling, policy administration, and employee record keeping. The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the negotiation and administration of the school district's labor and employment contracts, serves as a member of the Superintendent's administrative team, and ensures compliance with personnel-related district policy, state and federal law.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, Education Administration, or related field. Master's Degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of Human Resources, Education Administration, Law, Business Administration, or related field experience required. Experience in the public education setting is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve school district goals.

Compensation: $135,000 to $165,000 depending upon qualifications, plus an excellent benefits package, pursuant to the Unaffiliated Directors and Managers work agreement. Date Available: Available October 26, 2026, with start date negotiable.

Qualified candidates to apply online at Application materials must include an ISD 110 application, letter of introduction, resume, three letters of recommendation, and educational transcripts. Closing Date: Monday, October 5, 2026.

Confidential Inquiry: If you would like to make a confidential inquiry about this position, please contact Superintendent Brian Gersich by telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

All job offers from Waconia Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 110 School Board approval.

Waconia Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.