Human Resources Partner

Human Resources (HR) PartnerThe Providence Public School District (PPSD) is committed to supporting, developing, and enriching the lives of all children through world-class teaching in a culturally and linguistically diverse district. We serve approximately 22,000 students across 37 schools.The primary role of the HR Partner is to ensure that all hiring and staffing needs are met at the school and department level. This team will manage the staffing function for both instructional and non-instructional employee groups. The HR Partners support Senior Staffing Partners as the first point of contact for principals and department leaders on all hiring and staffing requests and staffing issues including recruitment, selection, hiring, staffing, evaluation, development, and retention. They are responsible for ensuring principals and department leaders are responded to quickly and for ensuring that the resources and support from other appropriate departments are delivered accurately and within target timelines. HR Partners will utilize data and information to measure, monitor, and identify support to principals and department leaders.Under the direction of the Senior HR Staffing Partner, this position works closely with school and central office staff to proactively assess HR-related needs and implement actions that effectively develop and leverage organizational talent. The HR Partners will become experts in each school and will attend and participate in routine and strategic meetings at school and/or central office. The HR Partner will also provide support on day-to-day employee related concerns as they arise.**Contingent upon funding**EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent professional experience preferredSHRM or PHR certification preferredMinimum of 3 years experience serving in human resources or related roleExperience working in an urban education setting preferredQualifications:General knowledge of research around key human resources areas including recruitment, selection, retention, development, and evaluationStrong interpersonal and communication skills and experienceDemonstrated success in providing high levels of customer serviceAbility to analyze and communicate analysis of dataExperience working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse communityDemonstrated ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environmentBilingual candidates preferredDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT AND PLANNINGSupport Senior Staffing Partners as principals' and department heads' point of contact to provide thoughtful advice and guidance; includes brokering services and making connections between principals and other teams, as necessary, while retaining primary responsibility for ensuring that all needs are addressed and resolvedAssist Senior Staffing Partners in supporting principals and department heads in the planning for and assignment of staff, including projected vacancies, displacement and transfer actions, and other HR implications of budgetary and staffing decision-makingMonitor, interpret, and provide school and department-level hiring and staffing metrics and data, as well as other significant levers in improving workforce excellenceSupport hiring manager on staffing efforts by reviewing vacancies, reviewing licensure requirements, and approving new hiresIdentify inefficiencies in existing processes and make recommendations for improvement Identify and verify budgeted vacancies caused by terminations, leaves, transfers and promotions;Compose correspondence, reports, memorandums, meeting agendas and other documents using GoogleSuite and Microsoft Office software;HIRING & STAFFING SUPPORT AND EXECUTIONDevelop relationships and maintains regular contact with principals and department leaders through regular, proactive, and responsive communicationsManage and oversee the hiring functions for all instructional and non-instructional areasMonitor the reporting and coordination of applicable licensure and certification requirements for staff in coordination with the licensure teamSupport and collaborate with the recruitment team to hire high quality talentSupport Senior Staffing Partners in actively managing vacancies in order to reduce the time it takes to fill each positionGuide new hires through the on-boarding process to ensure timely completion which includes all hiring documentation and requirements are metProvide support and management oversight for all staffing policies and procedures for all employees in the district including instructional and non-instructional employeesUtilize all HR information technology and adapt to new technologies quicklyImplements screening and selection procedures and finalizes candidate eligibility before final processingUtilize data to make informed decisions and support principals in HR managementLiaison and collaborate with other teams within Human Resources to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of human resources services to school administrators and department managersSupport effective ongoing professional development opportunities to help principals manage hiring and staffing functions, including "just in time" training to principals on hiring and staffing related topics as requestedMaintain professional knowledge and experience; build functional and/or technical knowledge and skills necessary; keep up to date with hiring practices, and tools to effectively manage workloadManage hiring and onboarding records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive informationMaintain impartiality and fairness in orienting new hires to Providence Schools policies and proceduresAdditional related duties as assigned.