Position Details
As part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking a highly qualified Director of Human Resources to join our leadership team.
Responsible for personnel functions including staffing, hiring, counseling, policy administration and record keeping for all certified and non-certified staff. Plans, coordinates and supervises the operations of the human resource office. Participates in labor negotiations and relations, benefits administration and special projects as requested.
Qualifications :
- Minimum of 5 years of Human Resource Experience Preferred. Central office or executive level administrative experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with K-12 experience will be prioritized.
- Masters degree, Labor and Industrial Relations, Personnel Administration, or related field (Business with a Human Resource endorsement)
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To :
An ability to establish and maintain good working and supervisory relations with staff and to maintain in strictest confidence personal information regarding employeesOversees recruitment, interview process and recommends employment of all staff with focus on employee retentionCoordinates employee performance evaluation programs; recommends new or revised employee relations policies and proceduresResearch, design and implement classification, salary, and comparability studies. Authorizes salaries and / or wages.Administers provisions of collective bargaining agreements and / or district procedures dealing with staffing, transfers, discipline, leaves, resignations, retirement, benefits, vacations, absences and supplemental payPrepares legal research reports required by the District, Federal, State and outside agenciesAssures that all staff members are properly certifiedAdvocate for the district’s interests when assessing and collaborating with consortiums and third parties.Maintains and administers COBRA, ADA, ACA and FMLA complianceCollaborates with the business office and payroll to streamline the systems of implementation and management.Interfaces and consults with District legal counsel on employment matters and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws.Responsible for district benefit administration, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and coordinates annual open enrollmentsServes as district representative coordinating response to Title IX complaints.Represents the Board as the chief negotiator in negotiating all collective bargaining agreements.Prepares, collects and compiles statistical and other pertinent data for effective collective bargaining.Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, and employment law.Skills & Abilities :
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, administrators, and the public.Strong organizational and multitasking skills.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.Knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and collective bargaining procedures.Ability to manage pressure situations and effectively negotiate in complex environments.Strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all aspects of the HR process.Salary : $125,000-135,000 Commensurate With Experience
Full job description available in the Superintendent’s Office
Okemos Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all.
Salary : $125,000 - $135,000
