Director - Human Resources

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for supporting the chief human resources officer (CHRO) in overall management of the district's human resources 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/Certifications

Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business, public administration or Education

Texas Teacher or Administrator Certification (Preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to interpret and implement policy and procedures
• Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the selection, training and supervision of personnel
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Knowledge of wage, salary and benefits
• Ability to interpret data
• Knowledge of certification, school employment law and hearings
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, the school board, or other organizations

Experience:

• Must have 2 years of successful administrative experience
• Must have 2 years of Human Resource Management experience in the private or public sector

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Human Resources Department Management

Assist in implementing a plan for addressing HR training needs throughout the school district and develop and plan training programs to meet the established needs. 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 systems and ensure that supervisors have proper training. 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.

Ensure district compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Maintain and ensure implementation of the department's section of the District Improvement Plan.

Employment

Support efforts to work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans. 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.

Oversee and coordinate employee performance appraisal systems and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, where needed.

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.

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. Assist CHRO 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 interviews. Coordinate effective district wide employee recognition programs.

Update employee handbook and personnel directory annually and distribute to employees. Ensure procedures are followed to inform employees of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them.

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,…