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Job Description
Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply - we would like for you to consider joining us.
General Description:
Responsible for performing essential functions to support schools and facilities by resolving complex employee relations issues. Complex work is performed within specific departmental objectives and policies; employee works independently and coordinates with others as necessary. Contacts are regularly and frequently made at all organizational levels within and outside the school system to explain programs and policies and to recruit for new positions. Contacts are on behalf of the school system and may obligate the organization to a course of action. Actions impact the entire system; the position requires extensive professional judgment.
Job Description:
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Essential Job Functions:
Leads investigations of employee relations issues and produces cogent reports; provides support in a variety of other employee relations situations Plans sequence of investigations, conducts interviews utilizing neutral, fact-finding techniques Communicates outcomes of investigations as necessary Proposes refinements to standard operating procedures for investigations as needed May coordinate with CCPS safety and security, law enforcement, and Child Protective Services as necessary May conduct, coordinate or review employee investigations related to allegations of harassment and discrimination Participates in the management of matters related to EEOC complaints in coordination with supervisors and legal counsel Works with administrators and employees in the identification and resolution of personnel issues and complaints; review recommendations for employee disciplinary actions, including suspension, demotions, promotions and terminations. May assist in the development and implementation of training materials to inform and educate employees and supervisors Collaborates with supervisors and legal counsel to resolve complex labor relations matters Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws and school board policies Performs other related duties as assigned.
Budgetary Responsibility:
N/A Report Preparation:
Responsible for providing essential information related to employee relations trends.
Equipment Operation:
Computer, Copier, Telephone Contacts:
Contacts are regularly and frequently made at all organizational levels within and outside the school system. Contacts are on behalf of the school system and may obligate the organization to a course of action. Actions impact the entire system; position requires extensive professional judgment.
Work Direction/Supervision:
May provide work direction and supervision to a Human Resources Assistant.
Decision Making:
Actions and decisions impact the entire system; the position requires extensive professional judgment.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
Provides feedback to Human Resources and Talent Management on personnel policy and procedures.
Physical Demands:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; handle paper files, records, computer and equipment controls; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit and drive. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource management and employment law to include EEOC, ADA, and employee relations management. Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Strong analytical skills and preference for detail. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high volume work environment.
Additional Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience in a human resources environment in a professional, licensed, or administrative capacity.
Preferred:
Master's Degree, or human resources certification (e.g.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
). Collective Bargaining experience and Investigative training and certification. Valid VA Driver's License. This position requires the incumbent to drive. In accordance with Policy 5431, an employee who occupies the position and is assigned a district-owned or leased motor vehicle will be subject to annual driving checks and must maintain acceptable records pursuant to the standards set forth in the policy. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation Tuberculosis Screening/Test Compensation $78,740.21 - $133,869.26 Hours Per Day 8 Days Per Year 260 Benefits Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status. Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract. As one of the largest and most innovative school divisions in the nation, Chesterfield County Public Schools is committed to creating a better tomorrow through authentic and captivating learning experiences. With work guided by the values of equity, integrity, teamwork and ingenuity, we believe that a better tomorrow is created one student at a time. Through our strategic plan, Imagine Tomorrow, our focus is to create an infinite learner mindset while encouraging students and staff to exemplify personal responsibility and supportive relationships. We think our schools are pretty amazing, but we aren't the only ones. Our award-winning school division - which includes six National Blue Ribbon Schools, seven National Title I Distinguished Schools and six Middle Schools to Watch - is often cited as the reason people choose to live and work here. Educators from outside of our school division routinely visit our nationally-recognized schools to learn more about what we are doing, how we are doing it and why we are doing it. Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply - we would like for you to consider joining us. You have a choice to make, and we would like for you to choose Chesterfield.
