Chief Human Resources Officer
: Job Details :

Primary Purpose:Evaluates and provides leadership for human resources functions for the district. Responsible for human resource activities to ensure high quality staffing and retention of district personnel.Education / Certification:Master's degree in human resources, business administration,education, or equivalent.Special Knowledge / Skills:* Knowledge of overall school district operations as related to human resources.* Ability to get along and work with others. Knowledge of the selection, training, and supervision of personnel.* Knowledge of wage and salary, benefits, and performance appraisal.* Knowledge of school employment law, personnel law, and hearing procedures.* Knowledge of the Public Information Act, Open Meetings Act, FERPA and Emergency Operations.* Ability to implement policy and procedures.* Ability to analyze and interpret data and statistics.* Ability to manage budget and personnel.* Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.Experience / Other Requirements:* Five (5) years successful administrative experience in human resources or public schools preferred.* Personal cell phone is required to handle district related business, including after hours, or when away from the office on district business.Major Responsibilities and Duties:Division Leadership* Oversee the overall human resources functions of the district.* Work cooperatively with principals and departments.* Coordinate effective communication with district personnel, community stakeholders, other school systems, agencies, and professional and community groups.* Provide updated communications and human resources training for the district.Human Resources* Develop and oversee the recruitment and retention strategies for district personnel; screening and selection process for all employees.* Work with principals and other administrators to forecast staffing needs and develop staffing plans.* Administer and oversee orientation programs for new employees; employment contracts and supervises contract renewals and nonrenewals.* Provide equal employment opportunity and work cooperatively with others to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.* Assist supervisory personnel in conducting due-process procedures.* Direct and monitor employee performance appraisal and ensure that supervisors have proper training. Assist supervisors and principals with employee counseling and improvement plans where needed.* Analyze wage and salary data and recommend effective compensation plans.* Develop and implement procedures for salary administration and placement of new hires.* Administer leave benefit programs and monitor employee attendance patterns.* Develop and implement procedures for the preparation and updating of job descriptions and for the proper classification of positions in the district compensation plan.* Administer the teacher salary schedule and service records.* Oversee compliance with federal wage and overtime laws and ensure proper timekeeping for nonexempt personnel. Works with finance to calculate cost estimates for compensation and benefit recommendations.* Oversee employee benefits program.* Promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decision making among staff.* Implement procedures to ensure that employees are informed of personnel policies, procedures, and programs that affect them.* Coordinate communication and mediation processes for employee complaints, grievances, and concerns.* Monitor employee retention and turnover through analysis of data and exit interviews.* Ensure that the employee handbook and personnel directory are created, updated annually, and distributed.Budget* Ensure that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed prudently.* Develop and monitor the annual budget for Human Resources.* Implement the policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area assigned.Records* Supervise personnel records management and oversee compliance with the state records management program.* Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs.* Compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and electronic reports, records, and other required documents.Department Personnel* Hire, organize, and direct the work activities of department staff.* Evaluate job performance of department staff to ensure effectiveness.* Provide training and development for department staff.* Ensure that department operations contribute to the attainment of district goals and objectives.* Develop and monitor the annual budget for the division.Other* Attend board meetings regularly and make presentations to the board.* Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of human resource and communication rules, regulations, and practices.* Assists the Superintendent and Board in developing policies and programs.* Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance ad learning the records retention schedule for department records.* Perform all other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervise and evaluate the performance of human resources department staff.