Director of Human Resources

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of 2024 Best Employers in Arizona.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
  
  

Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Salary:

$91,040

Salary Procedures:

Years of administrative experience and education beyond Master's applied

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

Calendar:

Administrative Exempt, 261 workdays

Reports To:

Executive Director – Human Resources

Job Summary:

The Director of Human Resources works collaboratively with administration and has oversight of various human resources management strategies, procedures and practices.

The starting date for this position is approximately July 1, 2024. The salary placement for this 12-month position is commensurate with experience and education.

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Develops and implements human resources management strategic plans
• Aligns strategic plans with the MPS’ Student Portrait of a Graduate
• Strives for continuous improvement by analyzing data, evaluating systems and timelines, and making necessary recommendations to enhance human resources procedures and strategies
• Facilitates the collaboration of various committees and other teams
• Supervisors, evaluates and provides guidance to assigned personnel
• Oversees the selection, hiring, transfer, onboard and orientation processes for district employee positions
• Interprets and administers the employee working conditions and benefits documents
• Collaborates and participates in goal setting and key performance indicators
• Builds positive and productive relationships with various stakeholders
• Participates with the Next Education Workforce (NEW@MPS) with the Arizona State University MLFTC
• Trains and advises supervisors and staff on various human resource policies, procedures, and practices
• Oversees the maintenance of personnel records, including the accuracy and integrity of the Human Resources Information Systems
• Oversees and/or provides guidance on staff discipline and performance evaluation procedures and best practices
• Establishes and maintains partnership with college / universities, businesses, and municipalities
• Leads the charge in helping to define and measure effectiveness of various human resource processes
• Participates in the district’s employee recruitment and retention efforts.
• Researches and remains current with federal and state laws and human resources management strategies
• Assists in the completion of surveys, table of organization, reports, and other statistical information
• Other tasks as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, leadership, human resource management, or related field
  
  

Experience:

• Administration or supervisory experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

Education:

• Master’s degree in education, leadership, human resource management, or related field
  
  

Experience:

• Human Resource Management experience
• Public school or school district experience
  
  

Skills & Competencies:This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

• Understanding the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Understanding of the Next Education Workforce (NEW@MPS).
• Engaging and fostering positive and productive relationships with various stakeholders.
• Making decisions based on analyzing various human resource management and other metrics.
• Facilitating groups of individuals in committee, negotiations and other collaborative teams.
• Interpretating and administering federal and state laws and district personnel policies and procedures.
• Understanding of employment compensation and benefit programs and best practices.
• Collaborating with employee organizations.
• Having effective skills in interpersonal relationships, communication, organization, leadership, decision making and problem solving.
• Understanding current employee recruitment and retention strategies.
• Researching and identifying new human resource management concepts and practices.
• Maximizing use of various Human Resources Information Systems (e.g. iVisions).
• Forecasting trends.
• Applying project management techniques.
• Evaluating programs and processes and seeking continuous improvement.
• Planning and implementing short- and long-range goals.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.