Director of Human Capital

Job Title: Director of Human Capital Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Deputy Chief of Human Capital & Talent Development


Pay Grade 07: Administrative Education

Dept./School: Human Capital & Talent Development Date Initiated: April 2025

WHO WE ARE


La Joya Independent School District (LJISD) is committed to the success of every student and staff member. With a century-long tradition of excellence in the Rio Grande Valley, we are proud to serve over 22,000 students across more than 30 campuses. Our mission- Educational Excellence: The Right of Every Student -drives our work every day.


We are grounded in five district priorities:

1. Customer Service
2. Trust & Transparency
3. High-Quality Instruction
4. Excellence in Leadership
5. Integrity & Accountability

We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining high-quality talent is essential to student success.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR


We seek a Director of Human Capital who is an inspiring leader, a systems-thinker, and a strategic operator. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of developing high-performing teams, advancing equitable talent systems, and implementing innovative human capital initiatives that improve student achievement.


This leader must bring urgency, innovation, service-mindedness, and a deep commitment to supporting staff growth at all levels. They will champion data-driven strategies, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and drive the development of a best-in-class workforce to ensure every campus is staffed with excellence.

WHY LA JOYA ISD


You will be joining a district that is building on a strong tradition of athletic and academic excellence while rapidly evolving to create innovative systems that elevate student outcomes through athletics. You will receive strategic, targeted support in your leadership journey and have access to high-quality, research-based professional development and resources. La Joya ISD is deeply committed to continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and fostering a culture of growth-for our students, staff, and athletic programs.

Education/ Certification:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Public/Business Administration, Educational Administration, or a related field required
• Mid-Management/Principal Certification preferred
• Certified T-TESS Appraiser required

Experience:

• Minimum of five (3) years of leadership experience managing human capital, organizational development, or school district staffing operations
• Proven record of driving improvements in HR operations, employee engagement, and workforce outcomes in a complex organization

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Strategic Human Capital Leadership

• Lead the district's workforce planning strategy to forecast staffing needs, optimize allocations, and align talent management to student enrollment, budget, and academic goals
• Develop and implement a comprehensive human capital plan encompassing recruitment, retention, onboarding, professional development, evaluation, and succession planning
• Drive adaptive change across Human Capital systems to ensure efficiency, service excellence, and employee satisfaction
• Collaborate with Academic Services, School Leadership, Business Services, and Communications to ensure seamless execution of staffing initiatives and culture-building efforts

Recruitment, Selection, and Retention

• Build innovative recruitment strategies focused on hard-to-staff areas, leadership pipelines, and equity in hiring
• Ensure the district attracts and retains high-quality talent by leading targeted marketing campaigns, job fairs, and candidate pipelines
• Design and oversee a streamlined onboarding experience that promotes immediate employee engagement and understanding of La Joya ISD's mission and expectations

Compliance, Policy, and Risk Management

• Ensure district wide compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., Title VII, FMLA, ADA, Title IX, TEA regulations)

• Lead internal investigations related to grievances, employee discipline, and compliance matters, maintaining integrity, fairness, and legal due process
• Update and disseminate HR-related policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures to ensure transparency and consistency

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Maintain and analyze HR dashboards tracking staffing ratios, turnover rates, employee satisfaction, certification compliance, and pipeline health
• Conduct quarterly workforce analysis to identify emerging staffing risks and opportunities
• Use data to drive continuous improvement in HR services, organizational structures, and staff supports

Budget and Operations Management

• Collaborate with Finance to develop and monitor the Human Capital budget, ensuring strategic use of funds to support recruitment, retention, and professional growth
• Oversee salary structures, compensation benchmarking, and staffing models to ensure equity and competitiveness
• Manage open records requests, audits, and compliance submissions with accuracy and responsiveness

Community Engagement and Employee Relations

• Actively engage with campus leadership, employee organizations, and community partners to strengthen staff morale and district branding as an employer of choice
• Plan and lead employee recognition programs that reinforce La Joya ISD's culture of service, excellence, and accountability
• Foster two-way communication structures to ensure staff voices are heard and drive HR service innovation

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and evaluate Human Capital department personnel to ensure alignment with district goals and operational excellence
• Build a high-performing, customer service-oriented Human Capital team that exemplifies professionalism, urgency, and responsiveness
• Serve as the lead evaluator for HR managers, specialists, and support staff, maintaining high standards for service delivery and compliance

Working Environment:

• Office-based with frequent districtwide travel to campuses and community events
• Extended hours, evenings, and weekends as needed during peak staffing seasons and board cycles
• Frequent use of computer, phone, and digital systems; must be able to lift light equipment/materials for events
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and critical deadlines

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under pressure
• Frequent interruptions; adaptability to shifting priorities
• High-volume workload requiring critical thinking and attention to detail

Positon Working Days: 226