Human Resources Lead

Human Resources Lead

Position Purpose: Takes the lead in the district's recruitment and hiring function, ensuring positions are posted, candidate pipelines are managed, and hiring processes are coordinated consistently across the district. Supports schools and departments in attracting and hiring qualified candidates while maintaining an organized, responsive, and effective hiring experience. This role is intended to provide clear ownership of the hiring pipeline, and operational ownership and execution discipline across the assigned elements of the department.

Typical First Contact For Vacancies and staffing requests Posting and recruitment process questions Hiring process coordination Candidate pipeline concerns Recruiting events or outreach efforts Hard-to-fill hiring support Operational workflow breakdowns HR service and employee support process issues Records, data, or administrative execution concerns Onboarding and employee processing coordination Leave/benefits administration workflow concerns Operational continuity and cross-training needs

Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Hiring Process Leadership Oversee the district's recruitment and hiring processes from request through onboarding handoff Ensure hiring workflows are followed consistently across schools and departments Manage position postings, candidate movement, and overall hiring process coordination Support timely and organized movement of candidates through the hiring pipeline Ensure hiring leaders understand where their role begins and ends within the hiring process Support coordination of internal transfer and promotion processes, ensuring appropriate alignment where workforce planning or employee relations context is present Oversee day-to-day HR functions, including employee services, leave and benefits administration, onboarding processing, employee records, data workflows, and operational support Ensure HR processes are completed accurately, consistently, and on time Monitor workload distribution and support clear ownership across operational anchor areas Maintain visibility into service volume, workflow bottlenecks, and operational risk areas Help ensure the HR personnel function as a coordinated operational unit rather than a collection of disconnected tasks. Talent Pipeline & Recruiting Strategy Support sourcing and recruiting efforts for district positions Help identify strategies for hard-to-fill roles and priority staffing needs Coordinate or support recruiting events, outreach efforts, and job fairs Maintain visibility into hiring trends, vacancies, and recruiting needs across the district Support cross-training and continuity planning across the HR Department Ensure the team balances clear ownership with flexibility during peak periods and launch demands Leader Support in Hiring Support principals, supervisors, and department leaders throughout the hiring process Help leaders navigate timelines, process steps, and candidate movement Ensure leaders understand their role in interviews, selection, and final hiring decisions Ensure HR workflows are followed consistently across the district Oversee internal handoffs related to onboarding, employee changes, leave processing, records, employee service requests, and administrative support Support timely completion of notices, forms, documentation, and recurring HR transactions Leadership & Coordination Ensure strong coordination with HR Department members, as needed Support onboarding handoff and hiring-related internal communication Help ensure the hiring process moves clearly from staffing need to employee start Process Improvement & Candidate Experience Help improve hiring systems, communication, and overall candidate experience Identify workflow gaps, bottlenecks, or process improvements related to recruiting and hiring Support a hiring experience that is clear, timely, and professional for candidates and leaders Maintain visibility into HR records, system updates, administrative documentation, and process integrity Ensure operational ownership of data accuracy, records quality, and routine reporting support Help identify and resolve operational gaps, inefficiencies, or process bottlenecks Support implementation of tools, tracking methods, and system improvements

Key Decisions This Role Typically Influences How hiring workflows should move and be coordinated When recruiting support should be intensified for hard-to-fill roles How candidate movement and communication should be handled When staffing requests are ready to move forward through the hiring process How hiring process consistency should be maintained district-wide How operational work should be distributed within the department How internal workflows should function How employee service requests should be routed and completed How cross-training should be balanced

Scope of Responsibility Focuses on district-wide recruitment and hiring coordination Supports hiring activity across schools, departments, and district functions Focuses on HR operations functions district-wide Supports operational consistency across leave and benefits, onboarding, records, data, employee service, and transactional HR support

Minimum Qualifications 3+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR operations Experience coordinating or managing hiring processes 3+ years of experience in HR operations, HR administration, or process-oriented HR support Experience coordinating or overseeing administrative workflows

Preferred Qualifications Experience in K12 education, public sector hiring, or a multi-site organization Experience supervising staff or leading recruitment efforts Familiarity with hiring systems, applicant tracking, or position management workflows

Key Competencies Strategic thinking and recruitment planning skills Ability to build effective working relationships with others Organization and process management Strong communication and responsiveness Ability to manage timelines and competing priorities Customer service and candidate experience mindset Problem-solving and follow-through Ability to read and apply district compensation policy and salary placement matrix Process management and organization Operational follow-through Attention to detail and accuracy Coordination and leadership Customer service and problem-solving Familiarity with district compensation policy and salary matrix Clearances: Candidate must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal background check. Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary office environment; frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally. Travel: Travel to various school buildings and district sites may be required. Mental Demands: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle high-volume, complex matters with strict confidentiality. Equal Opportunity Employer: Timpanogos School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other classification protected by law in its programs, activities or employment practices.