Director of Human Resources

About the role

The Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all Human Resources and Payroll functions of the district, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, compliance, policy administration, organizational development, and workforce planning. The Director serves as a member of the district leadership team and works collaboratively with district administrators to develop and implement human capital strategies that support the district's mission, goals, and organizational effectiveness.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all Human Resources and Payroll operations, programs, services, and personnel.
• Develop and implement strategic workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
• Advise district leadership on personnel matters, organizational development, employee relations, and employment law compliance.
• Develop, recommend, and administer personnel policies, procedures, and regulations in accordance with federal and state laws and governing board directives.
• Ensure payroll and employee service functions comply with applicable laws, regulations, district policies, and auditing requirements.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution processes.
• Oversee compensation, classification, benefits, leave administration, substitute management programs and employee wellness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, certification requirements, audits, reporting obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Direct labor and employee relations activities and serve as the district's primary HR representative in legal and employment matters.
• Oversee HR/Payroll information systems, personnel records, and department operations to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Develop and manage the Human Resources budget and monitor departmental expenditures.
• Provide leadership for employee training, professional development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the district leadership team and provide reports, recommendations, and presentations to executive leadership and the Governing Board.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Educational Leadership, or a related field. Five (5) years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including supervisory or management experience. Experience in employee relations, payroll functions, compliance, policy administration, and organizational leadership. Strong working knowledge of school finance software. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Google Apps.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Educational Leadership, or a related field. SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or comparable senior-level HR certification. Experience in school district, governmental, or public-sector human resources and payroll administration.