Director of Human Resources

POSITION TITLE

Director of Human Resources

REPORTS TO

Superintendent Supervises:

Human Resources Manager/Assistants

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

12 months

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED

Master's degree in education administration, advanced degree preferred. A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a principal

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, develops, coordinates and evaluates the operation of the Human Resource Services Department. Provides advice, support and assistance by interpreting policies and procedures and by counseling the superintendent, directors, officers, employees and other government agencies on employment, record keeping, retirement, grievance and other personnel matters and procedures. Plans, directs, supervises, assigns and evaluates the school's recruitment activities, such as applicant interviewing, determination of applicant qualifications, background investigations and reference checks. Establishes goals and objectives for the Department; attends meetings as required representing the Department in personnel matters. Investigates, analyzes and formulates methods for handling performance evaluation programs, including job descriptions, salary surveys and position re-classifications. Determines the HR training needs throughout the school system; develops and plans training programs to meet the established needs; coordinates the implementation of both ongoing and special interest training programs. Plans, directs and oversees process for evaluating all school personnel. Serves as an internal consultant to the superintendent, directors, coordinators and principals on organizational development, including philosophy and goals, service standards, job performance and productivity standards and special program development and implementation. Investigates, analyzes and makes decisions regarding personnel problems and/or issues. Administers Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action programs; develops effective minority/female/handicapped recruiting programs. Develops methods for interaction between employees and managers concerning job responsibilities in order to enhance job satisfaction, solve job-related problems and improve organizational effectiveness; assists in creating a work environment that emphasizes a commitment to service as a means to achieving personal satisfaction. Provides oversight for the placement and supervision of student teachers and other interns, including administrative interns. Oversees the district's employee recognition programs including Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Retiree, and Classified Employee Recognitions. Manages the Human Resources Services' departmental budget. Collaborates actively with district level administration to complete projects and support the mission of the school district Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent