Director of Human Resources

POSITION:    Director of Human Resources

BEGINNING: July 1, 2025 (or sooner based on final candidate’s availability)
SCHEDULE: Full-time, Year-round (260-day) position

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 1 year / continuing contracts subject to performance reviews

SALARY: $117,500 - $132,000
BENEFITS: A generous fringe benefit package is authorized by the Board of Education

Position Overview:

Kenowa Hills Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Director of Human Resources to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, this position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the HR function with a particular focus on labor relations. This role will play a critical role in developing and implementing HR policies and programs that support the District's Strategic Plan, talent acquisition and retention, and ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• SHRM certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in administration, with a focus on labor relations and HR leadership roles preferred. Central office or executive level administrative experiences is strongly preferred. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic HR Planning: Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the District's overall objectives and growth plans, with a specific focus on promoting diversity and inclusion.
2. Labor Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for all labor relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, grievance resolution, and staff relations, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.
3. HR Policy Development: Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures that promote fairness and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
4. Talent Acquisition and Retention: Oversee the recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring the company attracts and retains top talent from diverse backgrounds while fostering a culture of inclusivity.

• Performance Management: Develop and implement performance management systems to support employee development and drive organizational performance.

• Training and Development: Develop and implement training and development programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities, with a focus on diversity and inclusion training.

• Compensation and Benefits: Oversee the design and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract, motivate, and retain a diverse workforce.

• Legal Compliance: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations, staying abreast of changes and proactively addressing compliance issues. 

• Contract Administration: Administer provisions of collective bargaining agreements and/or district procedures dealing with staffing, transfers, discipline, leaves, resignations, retirement, benefits, vacations, absences and supplemental pay.

• HR Analytics: Utilize HR data and analytics to drive informed decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives.

• Leadership: Grow and support the growth of the directors of the district’s support service teams.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities (SKA) Required:

• Knowledge of Public Employment (PERA), the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), PA 54 or 2011, PA 152 of 2011, PA 300 of 2012, Worker’s Compensation, unemployment compensation, and other applicable employment and school laws required.
• Knowledge of skills and abilities related to diversity and cultural competence.
• Understanding of own competence in the area of diversity, how this influences own behavior and a desire to learn about others identities. 
• Knowledge of school software systems (e.g. Unified Talent, LINQ, Vector) and related human resources processes and procedures. 
• Experience with completion of state reporting requirements (e.g. REP).
• Ability to utilize data including strong technical, analytical presentation and oral/written communication skills, computer proficiency, including Google applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate Strategic Plan goals and objectives into HR initiatives and programs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing HR team, while overseeing and supporting the growth of directors of the district’s support service teams.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, confidentiality, resourcefulness, and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, the Board of Education, and other schools.
• Ability to work independently, must be able to be in compliance and understand Board policies to determine the use of funds. 
• Must be able to work with other departments to perform job functions.
• Effectively manage competing priorities.
• Ability to manage pressure situations and effectively negotiate in complex environments.
• Growth mindset committed to professional growth through active participation in local groups (Kent Human Resources) and state organizations (Michigan Association of School Personnel Administrators and Michigan Negotiators Association).

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested applicants can submit their application online @ https://khps.schoolspring.com/.

Please include all transcripts, certifications, resumes, and letters of reference. Questions should be directed to Gerald Hopkins, Superintendent of Schools.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2025 or until filled.

Note to New Employees: Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to the offer of employment. The candidate is responsible for the background check fee.

It is the policy of the Board that no staff member or candidate for a position in this District on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital or family status, height, weight, military status, genetic information, political belief or disability which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in the individual's particular position or activity, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

Salary : $117,500 - $132,000