Primary Purpose:

Responsible for overall management of the district’s human resource’s function. Supports the strategic planning and implementation of human resources programs to include professional and auxiliary staffing, wage, and salary administration, leave administration, performance appraisal, employee relations, and benefits. Implement legally sound and effective human resources management programs, policies, and practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of school related operating systems

Knowledge of selection, training, and supervision of personnel

Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, 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, writing and interpersonal skills

Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, the school board, or other organizations

Experience:

2 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management or public-school administration

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Human Resources Department Management

Implementing plan for addressing HR training needs throughout the school district and develop and plan training programs to meet the established Oversee and implement both on- going and special interest training programs.
Direct the day-to-day operations of the human resources department, including planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of operations and implementing department goals and objectives
Oversee and coordinate employee performance appraisal system and ensure that supervisors have proper Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, where needed.

Assist with selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of HR staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal when applicable
Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations

Employment

Support efforts to work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies and a screening and selection process for all employees.
Ensure that all teachers are highly qualified and have the appropriate credentials for assignments
Maintain a system for new employees to acquire appropriate information, support, and training necessary for success on the job.

Compensation and Benefits

Oversee and manage the district’s compensation program including job descriptions, salary surveys, and position reclassifications.
Implement, administer, and monitor procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires
Provide oversight of the district’s leave, health insurance, optional employee benefits, risk management, workers’ compensation, and unemployment compensation benefit programs including overseeing relationship with insurance vendors and third-party administrators.

Employee Relations

Take a proactive role in identifying and responding to employee issues; work in collaboration with district leadership to ensure preemptive and effective employee communications.
Support administration of the employee grievance procedure adopted by the board. Conduct employee grievance Assist CSSO with investigation, analysis, and decision-making process regarding personnel problems and/or other related policy issues.
Interpret policies and procedures and ensure support of 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 through analysis of data and exit Coordinate effective districtwide employee recognition programs.
Update employee handbook and personnel directory annually and distribute to Ensure procedures are followed to inform employees of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them. Update employee job descriptions as needed.

Records

Support personnel records management and help ensure compliance with the state records management program

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required

Other

Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations on HR and management issues to employees
Stay abreast of current research and best practices in human resources management and development in educational and non-education-related settings, and adjust plans, policies, and procedures accordingly
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment Stay abreast of state and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise, evaluate, and recommend hiring and firing of human resources department employees.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

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

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of 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

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required.