Director of Human Resources Alpine School District•4.0 American Fork, UT Job Details $122,790•$181,819 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Master's degree

Full Job Description JobID:

16829

Position Type:

Basic application•admin/Admin•basic application

Date Posted:

7/27/2026

Location:

Timpanogos School District Date Available:

07/01/2027

Closing Date:

08/02/2026 Director of Human Resources•

Timpanogos School District Starting Date:

July 1, 2027

Supervisor:

Assistant Superintendent of People, Culture, and Talent Deadline:

08/02/2026 at 11:59 pm. Candidate is responsible to submit their application before the deadline.

CONTRACT

242 contract days, 24 vacation days

Salary :

$122,790-181,819 (Salary will depend on experience)

Contact Information:

Name:

Todd Dawson Phone:

801-610-8548

Email:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of People, Culture, and Talent, the HR Director provides leadership for the Human Resources Department, ensuring consistent service delivery, clear execution of workflows, and effective support to schools and district leadership. This person oversees the HR Department's daily operation in its support of complex employee relations matters, internal coordination, and department consistency. Position Purpose HR Director provides leadership for the Human Resources Department, ensuring consistent service delivery, clear execution of workflows, and effective support to schools and district leadership. This person oversees the HR Department's daily operation in its support of complex employee relations matters, internal coordination, and department consistency. This role is intended to serve as the department's primary implementation and operational leadership role. Typical First Contact For escalated employee relations matters ownership confusion or cross-functional workflow breakdowns higher-risk corrective action or separation issues operational consistency concerns across HR functions higher-level leader support needs Key Responsibilities HR Department Leadership & Oversight Oversee day-to-day HR operations Ensure consistent application of HR processes, workflows, and service standards Monitor workload distribution and adjust support as needed Provide coaching and direction to HR team members and managers Employee Relations & Escalation Support Lead or support complex and escalated employee relations matters Handle employee relations issues involving senior leaders (above principal / department level) Ensure consistency in corrective action, investigations, and separation decisions Partner with district administration on high-risk or sensitive cases Support escalation review when legal, political, or reputational sensitivity may be present Cross-Functional Coordination Ensure effective coordination between department members and roles Resolve ownership or workflow gaps across the HR team Support alignment with legal, risk management, and Title IX functions Help ensure internal handoffs are clear and that work does not stall or become duplicated Operational Execution & Process Improvement Ensure HR workflows are followed consistently across the district Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, systems, and service delivery Support implementation of HR systems, tools, and process improvements Maintain visibility into operational bottlenecks and address them proactively Support implementation of practical role clarity, workflow consistency, and process discipline throughout department. Leadership Support Provide guidance and support to principals, supervisors, and district leadership as needed Support the Assistant Superintendent of People, Culture, and Talent in implementing strategic initiatives Serve as a point of escalation when additional leadership involvement is needed Other duties as assigned Key Decisions This Role Typically Influences whether a matter should remain with another department member or team when an issue requires elevated review or legal partnership how complex employee relations issues should be handled how work should be distributed when priorities or volume shift how internal HR workflows should operate consistently Scope of Responsibility Directly supervises Assistant Director of Human Resources and other department members/teams. Oversees execution of HR services across approximately 3000+ employees Supports district-wide consistency in HR practices, workflows, and decision-making

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Educational Leadership/Administration/Legal or an HR related field

Preferred Qualifications:

School district experience preferred

Clearances:

Candidate must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal background check. Key Competencies Judgment and decision-making Ability to manage complexity and competing priorities Leadership and team development Clear communication and practical problem-solving Ability to balance consistency with flexibility Physical Demands & Work Environment 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.

Physical Demands:

Primarily sedentary office environment; frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

Travel:

Regular travel to various school buildings and district sites may be required.

Mental Demands:

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle high-volume, complex legal and personnel matters with strict confidentiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Aspen Peaks School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other classification protected by law in its programs, activities or employment practices.