Executive Director of Human Resources

Kingman Unified School District #20 is seeking a strategic, experienced professional in Human Resources to join the District’s executive leadership team. This position is open until filled; first review of applications will be on January 30, 2025.

Summary/Objective

Provide overall direction of the human capital resources of the District within the guidelines of the Governing Board and Superintendent. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of staff manager(s). Serve as a member of the organization’s executive cabinet responsible for the sustainable and day-to-day operations of the District and strategic initiatives.

Essential Functions

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

1. Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the job, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner.
2. Analyze operations, as a member of the executive cabinet, to evaluate performance of District functional areas in meeting strategic objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement or policy change.
3. Direct human resource functions at the District-level including recruitment, staffing, classification and compensation, policies and procedures, compliance, leave programs, workplace accommodations, employee performance management program, training, benefits, records management, substitute teacher program, and employee relations.
4. Direct the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department and its work products, including annual staff work calendars, wage schedules, employment contracts and at-will notices of employment, employee handbook, annual state reports, mandatory employee training, and staff certification.
5. Advise managers on District policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes; serve as a member of the Title IX team.
6. Advise administrators and managers on matters involving employee discipline, job performance, accommodations, employee duties and assignments.
7. Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, investigating complaints and issues, and administering disciplinary procedures.
8. Analyze and propose changes to District compensation schedules to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
9. Represent the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
10. Prepare and/or present information or reports for staff, the Governing Board, and others concerning activities, proposals, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting District or department services.
11. Monitor changes in statutes and laws; implement appropriate changes in policies, practices and procedures to ensure compliance.
12. Administer the District’s grievance procedure.
13. Lead and participate in committees, as assigned, to include the Classroom Site Fund Committee.
14. Oversee other departments or functional areas of the organization, as assigned.
15. Consult with District legal counsel on personnel and other matters, as appropriate.
16. Maintain the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed.
17. Perform related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner.

Other Duties

This job classification is not a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

1. Skill in communicating with others to convey information effectively.
2. Skill in developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
3. Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
4. Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
5. Skill in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
6. Skill in providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
7. Skill in identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
8. Skill in researching and understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
9. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership technique and coordination of people and resources.
10. Knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures applicable to the position.
11. Ability to evaluate and analyze complex data and prepare accurate, timely reports.
12. Ability to present facts and recommendations in a clear, concise, logical manner, verbally and in writing to the Governing Board, subordinates, other district staff and the public.
13. Ability to simultaneously manage a department and multiple projects, using good judgment to prioritize work.
14. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 
15. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
16. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
17. Ability to use, with a high level of proficiency, Microsoft Office Suite, Google docs and spreadsheets, and all other financial, business and human resources software required to successfully perform job functions.
18. Ability to operate most standard office equipment.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office setting at the district office. 

Physical Demands

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.

1. Constantly required to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information with others
2. Constantly required to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess details as needed to complete job functions
3. Regularly required to remain stationary, type, and focus on a computer screen for long periods of time
4. Regularly required to be mobile
5. Occasionally required to move, transport, position, put, install, and remove items up to 10 pounds as needed

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an exempt, 12-month, full-time position. Employee will regularly need to work extended hours to meet deadlines. Occasional travel to conferences, with overnight stays, may be required.

Required Education and Experience

1. Master’s or more advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited educational institution, and
2. A minimum of seven years of professional human resources experience, and
3. A minimum of three years’ supervisory experience, or
4. Any equivalent combination of education and job-related experience that would allow the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Experience working in school human resources
2. Certification as a human resources professional through Society for Human Resource Management and/or HR Certification Institute

Required Certifications/Licenses

Valid driver’s license

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Salary : $95,000 - $105,000