Executive Director Human Resources

Executive Director Human Resources

Direct and manage the district's human resources function. Lead the strategic planning and implementation of human resource programs, including professional and auxiliary staffing, wage and salary administration, leave administration, and performance appraisal administration.

Recommend and implement legally sound and effective human resource management programs, policies, and practices.

Education/Certification

• Master's Degree in human resources, public or business administration, education administration, or equivalent
• Principal certification or equivalent SHRM, pHCLE, or PHR certification
• Superintendent Certification or in progress
• Doctorate Degree, preferred

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of selection, training, and supervision of personnel
• Knowledge of wages and salaries, and performance appraisal administration
• Knowledge of general and education employment law and hearing procedures
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, the school board, or other organizations

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Human Resource Department Management

• Create and execute a human resources plan aligned with the district's core values, as adopted by the board, and the district's strategic plan. Identify the district's current and future needs and align processes and procedures across recruitment, selection, onboarding, professional and leadership development, training, evaluation, and retention strategies.
• Determine human resources training needs across the school district and develop a plan for training programs to meet the established requirements and special interest programs.
• Direct the planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of operations of the human resources department, including establishing department goals and objectives.
• Direct and monitor the employee performance appraisal system and ensure supervisors have proper training. Where needed, assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due process procedures.
• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate HR staff, and make sound recommendations on assignments, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Supervise and maintain the integrity of the district's Position Control process, and interface with the Business/Finance department on the ongoing maintenance of those position control systems.
• Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Employment

• Work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop plans. Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies, as well as a screening and selection process, for all employees.
• Ensure that all teachers are highly qualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments.
• Provide a system for new employees to acquire the appropriate information, support, and training necessary for success on the job.
• Oversee all aspects of employment contract administration.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct the administration of the district's compensation program, including job descriptions, salary surveys, and position reclassifications.
• Develop, implement, administer, and monitor procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires.
• Oversee the management of the district's leave, substitutes, compensation, and unemployment compensation benefits programs.

Employee Relations

• Take a proactive role in identifying and responding to employee issues; collaborate with district leadership to ensure preemptive, effective employee communications.
• Interpret policies and procedures and ensure support of the directors, officers, employees, and other government agencies on employment, record keeping, retirement, grievance, and other personnel matters and procedures.
• Conduct annual research regarding employee satisfaction, morale, and communications. Monitor employee retention and turnover by analyzing data and conducting exit interviews. Implement and oversee effective district-wide employee recognition programs.
• Ensure that the compensation manual is updated annually and distributed. Distribute and verify notice of salary and assignment notice to all employees at the beginning of each year. Implement procedures to ensure employees are informed of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them.

Budget

• Develop and administer the human resources budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.

Records

• Oversee personnel records management and ensure compliance with the state records management program. May serve as a designated records management officer.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Other

• Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on human resources and management issues to the board, principals, teachers, parents, and community groups. Attend regular meetings of the board.
• Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and development in educational and non-educational-related settings, and adjust plans, policies, and procedures accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws governing human resources management and development. In addition, stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
• Serve as a records management officer.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend hiring and dismissing employees in the human resources department. Directly supervises the Executive Director Secretary, office manager, recruitment coordinator, district investigator, and director of information systems and human resource directors for elementary, secondary, and auxiliary staffing.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including a personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress