Assistant Director of Human Resources

Job Description

The Assistant HR Director provides leadership for the Human Resources function, ensuring consistent service delivery, clear execution of workflows, and effective support to schools and district leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Department Leadership & Oversight
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations across HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and HR Operations
• Ensure consistent application of HR processes, workflows, and service standards
• Maintain workload distribution and adjust support as needed
• Provide coaching and direction to HR team members and managers
• Help ensure the Talent function is operating in alignment with intended role ownership and service design
• Employee Relations & Escalation Support
• Lead or support complex and escalated employee relations matters
• Handle employee relations issues involving senior leaders (above principal / department level)
• Ensure consistency in corrective action, investigations, and separation decisions
• Partner with HRBPs on high-risk or sensitive cases
• Support escalation review when legal, political, or reputational sensitivity may be present
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Ensure effective coordination between HRBP, Talent Acquisition, and HR Operations functions
• Resolve ownership or workflow gaps across the HR team
• Support alignment with legal, risk management, and Title IX functions
• Help ensure internal handoffs are clear and that work does not stall or become duplicated
• Operational Execution & Process Improvement
• Ensure HR workflows are followed consistently across the district
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, systems, and service delivery
• Support implementation of HR systems, tools, and process improvements
• Maintain visibility into operational bottlenecks and address them proactively
• Support implementation of practical role clarity, workflow consistency, and process discipline across the Talent function
• Leadership Support
• Provide guidance and support to principals, supervisors, and district leadership as needed
• Serve as a point of escalation when additional leadership involvement is needed

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership/Administration or an HR related field required
• School district experience preferred

Key Competencies

• Judgment and decision-making
• Leadership and team development
• Clear communication and practical problem-solving
• Ability to balance consistency with flexibility

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Primarily sedentary office environment; frequently required to sit, talk, and hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally
• Travel: Regular travel to various school buildings and district sites may be required
• Mental demands: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle high-volume, complex legal and personnel matters with strict confidentiality

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aspen Peaks School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other classification protected by law in its programs, activities or employment practices.