Executive Director, Human Resources

Executive Director, Human Resources

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director of Human Resources plays a key role in shaping the future of Talent Management in the Clarke County School District (CCSD) workforce. We are looking for a people-focused, experienced Human Resource leader who can apply HR best practices to support the schools and district offices. In this key leadership position, you’ll shape the future of our workforce, driving strategy to attract, grow, and retain top talent across our schools and central offices. You'll work closely with district leaders to build strong leadership pipelines, enhance organizational culture, and align HR goals with our broader mission to serve students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversees the development of talent pipelines and career progression frameworks, ensuring clear paths for career advancement.
• Works with cabinet-level leadership to develop leadership talent programs, including succession plans for critical roles, and monitors bench strength to address gaps.
• Leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of leadership and management development programs.
• Develops strategies directing CCSD’s talent to significantly impact district performance; acts as the organizational development expert within HR and supports major organizational initiatives.
• Defines and implements an internal mobility strategy to optimally position talent across the district.
• Manages the staffing allocation process, ensuring schools and facilities are appropriately staffed based on student needs.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to align both long-term and short-term talent acquisition strategies.
• Oversees talent acquisition, working with Hiring Managers and HR to enhance processes and manage the recruitment team.
• Develops and leads organizational assessments, engagement surveys, and cultural initiatives, creating action plans based on results.
• Guides organizational changes to enhance workforce productivity and align with district values.
• Regularly meets with key personnel to ensure effective talent management communication and goal-setting across the district.
• Manages the HR team, fostering a cohesive environment while ensuring compliance with legal standards and district policies.
• Manages HR Benefits and Leave areas
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Educational Administration, or related field required
• Master’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Educational Administration or related field preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Hold or eligible for Georgia Leadership Certification and/or Support License preferred
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint
• Background Clearance

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three (3) years’ progressively responsible management-level experience, including substantial experience in at least one of the following functional areas: Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Skills-based Competencies

Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment, including pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; preparing budgets and reviewing financial information; developing effective working relationships; and administering personnel policies and procedures.

Knowledge-based Competencies

Required to perform basic math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: personnel processes; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws.

Ability-based Competencies

Required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with detailed information; working as part of a team; working with multiple projects; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; maintaining confidentiality; and facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment which may be required of positions in this class. Clarke County School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.

It is the policy of the Clarke County School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. 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, management and 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.