Director of Human Resources

TITLE: Director of Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools (or designee)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Manager Handbook. Salary range A2: $95,324 - $112,146.  Year round position-full time. Hours during summer may vary, as determined by District administration.

EVALUATION: Annually until reaching maximum; refer to Manager Handbook

START DATE: This position is expected to begin as early as May 1st, 2025 and no later than July 1, 2025

INTRODUCTION

Come join Midland Public Schools as our next Director of Human Resources.  Midland Public Schools encompasses approximately 140 square miles and serves approximately 7,400 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The District operates 12 schools with an operating budget of $113 million with a 35% fund balance.

The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEM-degreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strong-skilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters of Dow Chemical as well as large employers, such as MyMichigan Health, Dupont, and Corteva. Midland provides big-city amenities with a small-town feel and is the home to Midland Center for the Arts, Greater Midland Community Center, Great Lakes Loons/Dow Diamond, Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest home of the 1,400-foot-long canopy walk, soaring up to 40 feet above the ground.

Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information along the Midland Awaits video where you’ll learn more about why Midland is the perfect place for you!

POSITION SUMMARY

Midland Public Schools is seeking an innovative, transformative, progressive, and collaborative leader to serve as the Director of Human Resources. This position reports to the Superintendent and is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources operations and related administrative tasks as assigned by the Superintendent Team. The Director will work collaboratively to support the district vision: Lead with respect, trust, and courage. Ensure an equitable, collaborative, and inclusive culture. Enable all to achieve success.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education:
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Human Resources, SHRM-CP and MSBO certification; if not certified, must be willing to pursue certification
• Experience:
• Required: Broad experience in personnel matters; experience in supervising and evaluating employees
• Preferred: 3-5 years of Human Resources work experience in education; knowledge of K-12 systems
• Demonstrated Technical Skills:
• Required: Advanced level computer skills using Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel), Google Suite and other computerized systems (experience with human resources information systems preferred)
• Required: Clearly and consistently demonstrated high quality leadership over an extended period of time

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Communication: knows and demonstrates vibrant two-way communication with school leaders and staff members. Must write accurately, using technical language and serve as a solid verbal communicator. Capable of presentations that make technical, complex issues accessible and comprehensible for all.
• Teamwork: creates and motivates a diverse team. Assists team members in seeing their role as part of an overall effort and something greater than themselves.
• Leadership: demonstrates extraordinary leadership ability to include strategic planning and visioning, project management, goal setting, and program planning and implementation.
• Motivation: works to motivate staff members to excel.
• Knowledge: demonstrated supervisory ability to include selection, development, evaluation, and management of professional staff members.
• Emotional Intelligence: capable of strong human connection; the ability to manage both their own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you; exhibits self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
• Focus: proven ability to set goals and measures of achievement for said goals, and provide multiple strategies to achieve these goals
• Multitasking: has excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Flexible team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done; adaptable and enjoys a challenge.
• Sound Judgement: someone who exhibits sound judgment with the ability to prioritize and make decisions.
• Self-starter: a detail-oriented self-starter with prior experience in facilitating success, energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas. 
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices
• Experience in collective bargaining
• Understanding of state and federal regulations, and state licensing requirements as they relate to the scope of public education
• Ability to make sound decisions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to adapt to changes in plans or activities on short notice
• Ability to work an irregular work schedule/hours
• Pass background check

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Successfully complete district assigned trainings, per established deadlines – job specific training will be provided as available
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Maintain an organized environment
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Work with various employee groups
• Work collaboratively to support the District vision: Lead with respect, trust, and courage. Ensure an equitable, collaborative, and inclusive culture. Enable all to achieve success.
• Develop, track, and manage the Department Budget, including alignment to strategic initiatives
• Strategic planning and implementation of recruitment and selection for instructional and non-instructional staff
• Handle investigations and employee discipline
• Manage District employee and labor relations
• Manage District staffing, including recommending assignments, transfers, dismissals, promotions, leaves of absence, and tenure placements
• Maintain adequate personnel records for the district
• Supervise HR Managers, Administrative Assistants, and/or Office Professionals
• Oversee HR Department including issue resolution related to FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Unemployment, Workers’ Compensation, and other HR compliance areas
• Serve as District FOIA Coordinator, Title II, VII, and IX Compliance Officer
• Participate and assist in planning of new employee orientation and induction programs
• Complete Federal, State, and local reports pertaining to the school district and the Human Resources office
• Develop guidelines and procedures for staff evaluations
• Support Superintendent in overall administrative efforts
• Fine motor skills and ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, to lift and move equipment and supplies

• Able to stand or sit for long periods of time (up to entire shift as tasks require), as well as stoop, squat, bend, crouch, reach, kneel, and climb stairs frequently during the shift
• Able to ride in a vehicle, as necessary (e.g., training on occasion)
• Able to work indoors during all seasons/weather/temperatures as permitted

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate effectively via district-assigned email on a daily basis as determined by supervisor
• Accurately complete electronic time sheets and absence reporting via time keeping system, per assigned deadlines
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Consistent and reliable performance of job responsibilities
• Perform other job responsibilities deemed appropriate by the supervisor/building administrator and/or Superintendent

Salary : $95,324 - $112,146