Executive Director of Human Resources

Admin

260 Day contract

Admin Salary Schedule Grade S: $146,806 min base - $176,176 max base

Contract Starting Date:  July 1, 2025

Executive Director of Human Resources

Purpose Statement
The Executive Director of Human Resources manages the overall delivery of the human resources programs and services to ensure that the personnel employed provide the best possible educational program for all students; provides information and serves as a resource to others; achieves defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing, and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and serves as an integral member of the leadership team.

This job reports to the Superintendent of Schools

Essential Functions

• Administers a wide variety of complex federal, state, and local compliance and labor codes/regulations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with a wide variety of internal and external groups (e.g. board of trustees, department heads, community organizations, regulatory agencies, etc.) for the purpose of implementing program components; creating long and short-term plans; and addressing district objectives.
• Compiles data from internal and external sources for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
• Develops a wide variety of documents and presentation materials, independently and/or through delegation to other personnel (e.g. plans, proposals, policies, budgets, grant opportunities, procedures, forms, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
• Develops staffing and compensation models for the purpose of meeting district staffing requirements while complying with regulatory requirements.
• Manages human resources programs and related departments (e.g. Benefits, Risk Management, etc.) for the purpose of achieving organizational objectives while complying with established requirements.
• Monitors assigned programs and/or department activities for the purpose of ensuring that performance objectives are met within budget and in compliance with established operational practices.
• Negotiates contracts and agreements (e.g. bargaining groups, employee interest groups, etc.) for the purpose of achieving outcomes consistent with the district's long and short range goals.
• Participates as a member or facilitator in meetings, workshops and seminars that frequently involve a range of issues (e.g. labor relations, goals attainment, problem resolution, personnel and staffing, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs a wide variety of personnel functions (e.g. recruiting, interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, investigating grievances, alleged violations of policy and law, enhancing personnel productivity and achieving objectives within budget.
• Presents information on a wide variety of topics for the purpose of conveying information, gaining feedback and/or making recommendations regarding district services.
• Recommends solutions to a wide variety of complex issues for the purpose of addressing the Human Resource needs of the district.
• Recruits candidates for classified, certificated, and administrator job openings for the purpose of filling vacant positions within the district.
• Researches a wide variety of topics related to employment and labor law for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and established guidelines; securing information for planning; and/or responding to requests.
• Provides consultation and advice to managers, supervisors and employees on human resources issues; Responds to a wide variety of inquiries from internal and external sources for the purpose of identifying relevant issues and recommending or implementing action plans.
• Supports the Superintendent, Board, and department administrators for the purpose of developing and implementing services and programs and achieving operational goals.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned to support district objectives.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: developing and administering budgets; operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing multiple projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and training, strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced 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: budgeting; pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; human resource processes and procedures; education policies; workforce management; collective bargaining and contract administration; and compensation structures.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often 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; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on district objectives; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; dealing with frequent and sustained interruptions; developing and maintaining positive working relationships; facilitating communication between persons with divergent positions; implementing organizational change; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; providing direction and leadership; and setting priorities.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: work independently under broad organizational policies to achieve district objectives; oversee major HR functions and determine resource allocation. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. Plays a critical role in shaping the district’s HR strategies and workforce policies.

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience: Significant job-related experience within a specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Education: Masters degree preferred
Required Testing: None Specified
Certificates and Licenses: SHRM or HRCI preferred
Continuing Educ./Training: Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Approval Date: 2/12/2025
Salary Grade: Admin Grade S

Salary : $146,806