Director of Human Resources

To apply, candidates must go to https://greenbush.schoolspring.com/

Greenbush – The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for a Director of Human Resources at the Greenbush Main Campus in Girard, KS.

Anticipated Start Date: 03/03/2025. Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Must have legal ability to work in the United States without sponsorship. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Job Summary: The Director of Human Resources is responsible for developing and executing HR policies in alignment with the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center - Greenbush's mission and vision statement. The role oversees talent management, organizational development, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, compliance with labor laws, and the implementation and optimization of HR technology systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

A valid driver’s license is required for employment. REAL ID is required if air travel is necessary to complete job duties.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and three years of professional experience.

Preferred:

• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

• Oversee payroll and employee benefits programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with Greenbush’s mission and goals.
• Advise leadership on talent management, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Foster a positive culture that drives employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Manage HR data systems, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and security.
• Collaborate with IT teams to optimize HR systems, including workflows and reporting tools.
• Generate and analyze HR metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting and develop effective onboarding programs.
• Create career development frameworks and promote internal growth opportunities.
• Implement performance evaluation systems and guide employee development.
• Drive initiatives to recognize and reward high-performing employees.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws at all levels.
• Design competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain talent.
• Conduct market analyses to maintain equitable salary structures.
• Oversee employee benefits administration (insurance, retirement, wellness).
• Identify training needs and oversee learning and development initiatives.
• Manage employee relations, resolve conflicts, and foster a positive work environment.
• Lead HR policy updates to ensure alignment with best practices and legal requirements.
• Manage the HR team and department budget, ensuring effective service delivery and resource allocation.

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain timely documentation.
• Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center (SEKESC).
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.
• Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.
• Maintain professional relationships with families.
• Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to effectively and regularly communicate with other employees of the SEKESC and constituents.
• Complete all assignments in a timely manner including communication with other staff and families.
• Follow all safety requirements as directed by the SEKESC.
• Regular and predictive attendance in the designated work location as determined by the Executive Director designee.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lifting to pounds.
• Manage all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.
• Sit/stand for long periods.
• Work in loud/stressful environments.
• Ability to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions.
• Being exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
• Being exposed to hazardous materials.
• Being exposed to work settings that offer a risk to personal security and that are not ADA-compliant.

Excellent benefit package: Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. Additionally, Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403b plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employee’s retirement plan by matching up to $100 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403b plans. All employees and their families can also benefit from the personal services available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Greenbush also offers Student Loan Planning from Certified Financial Planners and Student Loan Professionals for employees and their immediate family members.

Employees are provided with vacation days, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract.

In addition to the benefit package, Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employee’s career and offers an Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1,004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1320 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Education Reimbursement Application Form. In addition, Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program, which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).

For complete benefit package information, direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,320